Construction Safety Program Manager

consultpharmatek; Chester (Delaware County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated safety oversight professional to enhance safety and compliance on construction sites. In this critical role, you will monitor and enforce safety protocols, ensuring that all construction activities adhere to established health and safety standards. You will collaborate with contractors and project personnel to foster a culture of safety, intervene in unsafe situations, and support emergency response efforts. This is a fantastic opportunity to leverage your project management skills and contribute to a safer work environment in the pharmaceutical and biotech sectors. Join a team where your expertise will make a significant impact!

Qualifications

• 5+ years of project management experience in site operations.
• Experience in pharmaceutical/biotech industry involving cGMP is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee construction activities and ensure compliance with safety plans.
• Communicate project activities and promote safe work practices.

Skills

Project Management

Communication Skills

Safety Compliance

Construction Oversight

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering

Bachelor’s Degree in Biomedical Engineering

Bachelor’s Degree in Biological Sciences

Job description

West Chester, United States | Posted on 07/16/2024

• Industry: Pharma/Biotech/Clinical Research
• Job Type: Contract
• Work Experience: 5+ years
• City: West Chester
• State/Province: Ohio
• Country: United States

Job Description

Support client's on-site safety assessment efforts. The primary role of the personnel provided throughout projects on two sites will include the following:

1. Oversight of Construction Activities:
   • Review and observe site-specific Health and Safety Plan to achieve conformance.
   • Request compliance with the requirements set forth in the project specifications.
   • Coordinate with individual contractor personnel about their understanding of the safety, technical, and administrative aspects of the project.
   • Review contractor(s) approach to project activities, including contractor(s) inspections of structures and surrounding area conditions and development of pertinent documents and plans to ensure safe work.
   • Work with contractor personnel to review and evaluate performance of pre-work safety assessments, surveys, evaluations, or inspections.
2. Communication:
   • Communicate and coordinate project activities and status to the designated project personnel based on an agreed-upon communication plan.
   • Engage and work in partnership with the owner, developer, and workers to promote safe behaviors and safe work practices to prevent accidents.
   • Inform Contractor and Management immediately of any significant events or issues that arise as identified in the Contractor Safety Program.
   • Notify the general contractor or subcontractor of observed non-compliance with the requirements of the site-specific Health and Safety Plan and work with BMS to review their implementation of corrective actions to return to compliance.
   • Report unsafe working conditions or safety hazard exposures to the appropriate personnel when observed.
   • Attend and participate in regular project meetings.
3. Safety Compliance:
   • Proactively intervene to stop work when observing an unsafe act or condition that could be of immediate danger to life, health, or property and notify appropriate personnel according to the established communication plan.
   • Support response efforts in the event of emergencies at the site.
   • Hold contractor personnel accountable to confirm that safety orientation training is completed by all new personnel before beginning work.
   • Attend safety meetings and carry out periodic project audits.
   • Have a basic understanding of OSHA construction safety guidelines and enforce those on the job site.
   • Confirm that required safety permits and approvals are obtained, submitted, and maintained as necessary for construction activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in chemical, biomedical/biochemical engineering, biological/chemical sciences, or equivalent required.
• 5+ years of project management experience in site operations and an engineering degree, or 3+ years of industry experience with a mechanical engineering background preferred.
• Project management skills, experience in office/lab planning, move coordination, and small construction management.
• Experience in managing a portfolio of small projects.
• Experience in pharmaceutical/biotech industry involving cGMP is a plus.
• Experience and training in reading construction drawings (Architectural, Mechanical, Electrical, Process, Plumbing, Structural, Fire) and construction specifications.