Senior Field Consultant, Construction Health and Safety

** This Opportunity*
* WSP USA is seeking a knowledgeable Senior Field Consultant, Construction Health & Safety to implement, monitor, and continuously improve our safety program for a major, long-term utility project in the greater New York City area.

The successful candidate will be a key resource for interpreting health, safety, and construction regulatory requirements, assuring compliance and best practices. As an integral part of our cross-services collaborative team, you will contribute to a growing organization dedicated to meeting our client's objectives and solving complex challenges. This position will report directly to the Program's HSE Senior Safety Manager and will be a fully dedicated project position.

The candidate can be based near any office in the NY/NJ metro area, provided they can mobilize to various project sites (Queens, Bronx, Nassau, Suffolk, and Westchester counties) and attend office meetings (Manhattan) within a daily commute. They will provide ongoing communication to supervision and project management regarding the assessment of the HS program's performance and will implement recommended actions to enhance safety and compliance.

** Your Impact*
* + Provide HSE guidance to WSP's Program Management team

+ Assist with the review of subcontractors Hazard Analyses and Project-Specific Safety Plans prior to start of services to verify that subcontracted work methods address identified and potential hazards and comply with WSP and client safety SOPs

+ Assist WSP's Program Management team with the development and implementation of a robust HSE site inspection schedule across all active construction sites.

+ Conduct field safety inspections at project locations to ensure compliance

+ Conduct, document, and timely submit required safety reports and project safety deliverables

+ Review, document, track, and comment on contractor compliance with OSHA, contractual safety requirements, and local regulations to identify potential safety-related exposures

+ Review subcontractors daily hazard assessments and verify implementation of controls

+ Document daily safety observations using project document managing tools as directed

+ Deliver safety training not limited to daily safety briefings and safety awareness campaign(s) as required

+ Interface with contractors, managers, supervisors, team leads, and team members on safety aspects of work efforts to promote open communication and foster a climate of continuous improvement

+ Perform, participate in, lead,  &/or monitor active incident investigations and root cause analysis to identify and implement corrective actions necessary to prevent future incidents.

+ Proactively manage time, assignment schedule, work flow, and expenses

** Who You Are*
* ** Required Qualifications*
* + 5-7 years construction HSE experience

+ 5+ years' experience in HSE on large construction projects; preferably high voltage utility and heavy civil roadway experience

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Experience with /knowledge of New York State and New York city construction regulations and standards

+ Ability and willingness to travel daily throughout the greater NYC area & Long Island regions

+ Ability and willingness to work day or night shifts, with flexibility in shift start and end times

+ Must pass background check, Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) and client mandated drug tests as applicable

** Required Capabilities:*
* + Able to build relationships with internal stakeholders, clients, contractors, and construction personnel

+ Strong leadership and communication skills

+ Excellent project management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

+ Demeanor that promotes collaboration, teamwork, safety consciousness, open-mindedness with a positive approach to problem solving

+ Promote a culture of caring throughout the lifecycle of the program

+ Comprehensive knowledge of health and safety regulatory standards and safety best practices

+ Experience in presenting safety training materials

+ Effective and efficient use of MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and digital applications

** Current Training certifications or the eligibility to obtain:*
* + OSHA 29 CFR Part 1926 10hr,…