Construction Safety Specialist

ERM; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

<p>ERM is seeking a full-time Construction Safety Specialist in Spring House, PA to support a pharmaceutical client's project. The role involves ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations, providing onsite oversight, and collaborating with various teams.</p><p>Applicants should have a Bachelor's degree in a related field and a minimum of 7 years of construction EHS experience. Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and documentation practices is important. ERM values diverse backgrounds and is committed to equal employment opportunities.</p>

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years of construction EHS experience on major capital projects.
• Experience in owner, EPC, or general contractor environments.
• Certificates like OSHA 30-Hour Construction training (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Serve as on-site representative for construction health and safety.
• Develop project health and safety plans and performance metrics.
• Conduct regular site inspections and ensure controls are effective.
• Maintain clear documentation of site conditions and safety observations.

Skills

Strong communication skills

OSHA construction regulations knowledge

Documentation practices

Independence on construction site

Education

Bachelor’s degree in safety, construction management, engineering, or related field

Job description

ERM is hiring an onsite Construction Safety Specialist in Spring House, PA to support a key pharmaceutical client’s manufacturing facility project. In this critical role, you will be responsible for providing on‑site observation of construction activities from an EHS perspective, ensuring health and safety compliance with applicable regulations and existing company standards, and contributing to an environment where employee health and safety is preserved. You will be present during all site activities and responsible for all health and safety activities. This is a full‑time (40+hrs/week) limited‑term role for a duration of 1 year, renewable.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the client’s on‑site representative for construction health and safety, providing daily field oversight and ensuring alignment with client expectations, project requirements, and regulatory standards.
• Develop project health and safety plans, performance metrics, and contractor onboarding materials; review and provide input on contractor safety documentation such as JHAs, RAMS, and lift plans.
• Lead and participate in routine site coordination activities, including daily work planning, toolbox talks, and site impact meetings, to anticipate risks, align work fronts, and support safe execution of construction and commissioning activities.
• Conduct regular site inspections and observations, verify effectiveness of contractor controls (e.g., LOTO, exclusion zones, heavy lifts), and collaborate with contractor leadership to identify and implement corrective actions.
• Support culture‑building initiatives by promoting visible safety leadership, engaging with work crews, and reinforcing safe behaviors and expectations across all contractor teams.
• Collaborate with project management, operations, and EHS teams to integrate emergency planning, commissioning/qualification readiness, and other cross‑functional requirements into day‑to‑day construction activities.
• Maintain clear, accurate, and timely documentation of site conditions, safety observations, and project H&S performance, and provide routine updates to client stakeholders.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in safety, construction management, engineering, occupational health, or a related field strongly preferred.
• Minimum of 7 years of construction EHS experience on major capital projects, with experience supporting owner, EPC, or general contractor environments.
• Strong working knowledge of OSHA construction regulations and client/owner safety expectations.
• OSHA 30‑Hour Construction training strongly preferred; additional certifications (CHST, ASP/CSP, CIH, or similar) preferred.
• Demonstrated experience reviewing contractor safety documentation (e.g., JHAs, RAMS, lift plans) and supporting contractor onboarding to client safety programs.
• Strong communication, coordination, and engagement skills, with the ability to work independently while representing the owner’s interests on a busy construction site.
• Excellent documentation practices, attention to detail, and ability to maintain high‑quality reporting in a fast‑paced environment.

Equal Employment Opportunity

ERM is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.