Onsite Construction Safety Lead - Biotech (Field-Based)

Environmental Resources Management, Inc. in; Malvern (Chester County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

ERM in Spring House, PA is hiring an onsite Construction Safety Specialist (Field Based) to support a biotech client's pharmaceutical facility project. The role focuses on on-site observation of construction activities from an EHS perspective, ensuring health and safety compliance with applicable regulations and company standards.

You will be present during all site activities, responsible for health and safety activities, and contribute to a culture of safe work.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in safety, construction management, engineering, occupational health, or related field.
• Experience with construction EHS on major capital projects is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA construction regulations and client/owner safety expectations.

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.

Skills

Field safety oversight

OSHA regulations knowledge

Contractor safety onboarding

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in safety, construction management, engineering, occupational health, or related field

Tools

JHAs

RAMS

Lift plans

Job description

ERM in Spring House, PA is hiring an onsite Construction Safety Specialist (Field Based) to support a biotech client's pharmaceutical facility project. The role focuses on on-site observation of construction activities from an EHS perspective, ensuring health and safety compliance with applicable regulations and company standards.

You will be present during all site activities, responsible for health and safety activities, and contribute to a culture of safe work.