Environmental Health Safety Consultant

EHS Consultant — Global Engineering Construction Projects

Position Overview

Intuitive Safety Solutions (ISS) is seeking an experienced Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Consultant to support a large-scale construction project within a global engineering environment. This role provides governance, oversight, and strategic safety leadership throughout project planning, mobilization, and execution phases.

The EHS Consultant will function as a trusted advisor to project leadership, working closely with Construction Management (CM), General Contractors (GC), and operations stakeholders to ensure effective implementation of safety programs and alignment with Global Engineering Safety & Health Assurance expectations.

This position blends administrative leadership with field engagement, focusing on proactive risk management, safety culture development, and performance monitoring across multi-employer construction environments.

Reporting Structure

• Functional reporting to the Project Manager.
• Secondary reporting to the Americas Lead for Global Engineering Construction Safety.
• Close collaboration with Operations Safety teams and project stakeholders.

Work Environment

• Approximately 75% office/administrative responsibilities.
• Approximately 25% field-based engagement supporting project safety oversight.

Project Phases & Responsibilities

Early Stage Planning (March–April | ~8–16 hours/week)

• Provide project orientations and safety indoctrination sessions for project teams and construction management personnel.
• Support CM/GC teams with lower-tier contractor outreach and onboarding alignment.
• Assist in reviewing early safety and health project plan submittals for compliance with regulatory and organizational requirements.
• Contribute to early risk planning and safety program alignment.

Execution & Mobilization (May–June onward | Full-Time | 40 hours/week)

• Lead periodic project safety meetings and contribute to weekly project tier meetings.
• Participate in Global Engineering safety peer forums and knowledge-sharing initiatives.
• Review pre-planning safety documentation including JHAs, AHAs, and RAMs for regulatory compliance and adherence to Global Engineering Safety & Health Assurance Program standards.
• Conduct periodic team walks to evaluate field safety performance and compliance.
• Perform documented audits, inspections, and performance assessments.
• Monitor CM efforts to establish and maintain a strong safety culture, including workforce understanding and perception.
• Track leading indicators, analyze trends, and provide insight to project leadership.
• Provide governance and oversight for root cause investigations and corrective actions following incidents.
• Support alignment between construction execution teams and global safety expectations.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 10+ years of environmental, health, and safety experience with strong emphasis on construction safety.
• Experience supporting multi-employer construction environments.
• Demonstrated leadership presence and ability to influence across multiple organizations.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA Construction regulations and regulatory compliance frameworks.
• Excellent communication skills with ability to engage both executive stakeholders and field teams.
• Strong analytical and reporting capabilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• 2–3+ years in a leadership or oversight role on complex construction projects.
• Experience in highly regulated or mission-critical environments such as:
• Pharmaceuticals
• Biotechnology
• Data center construction
• Oil & gas
• Chemical or industrial facilities
• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety & Health or related field.
• Nationally recognized certification such as:
• BCSP CSP
• BCSP CSM
• BCSP CHST
• BCSP CSHM
• BCSP ASP
• NASP MSP
• NASP CSD

Key Traits for Success

• Strong governance mindset balanced with practical field awareness.
• Ability to influence without direct authority.
• Analytical thinker focused on leading indicators and proactive risk reduction.
• Collaborative leader who builds alignment across diverse teams.
• Detail-oriented with strong documentation and reporting skills.