Contract Construction Consultant – EHS, Risk Assessment, and Analysis

Consulting Safety And Health Specialist

Seeking independent contractor to work ~700-1200 hours per year (~14-24 hours per week) within construction. Hourly pay rate will depend on experience level. This role will provide Health, Safety, and Environmental consultative services to assigned clients in a specific territory. Travel required to support Chubb Global Risk Advisors clients regionally and occasionally throughout the US. Assists clients in the development and implementation of written HSE policies, programs and practices. Work as an individual consultant or as a member of a team to conduct HSE audits and assessments to provide best practice risk avoidance and mitigation recommendations and techniques. Develop and deliver technical safety and health training. Conducts risk evaluation surveys pre-and post-bind, to assist in the underwriting process of new and renewal business. Evaluate compliance with federal, state and local regulations. Prepare technically detailed reports providing a clear assessment of risk and appropriate recommendations. Assist clients on implementation of Safety and Health programs and audit recommendations. Build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders that may include underwriters, brokers/agents, and clients. Performs special assignments and projects as assigned.

Requirements: A minimum 7 years of Construction Safety and Health Consulting safety experience supporting customers across multiple industries. Must have a minimum of 3 years working for or directly with a heavy civil contractor. BS degree in safety related sciences, engineering, related field, or equivalent. CHST designation essential, ASP, CSP, ARM, and CRIS strongly desired. Must be an OSHA Authorized Construction Trainer (OSHA 10-30 hour) Expertise in safety and health compliance, practices, problem solving and verification. Must be able to understand the processes related to heavy civil work, understand the hazards associated with the phases of and best practice mitigation techniques. Possesses understanding and application of risk control principles and techniques as it relates to Hazard/Exposure Identification, Analysis, Control, Risk Assessment and Management. Thorough knowledge of safety regulations and recognized safe work practices is required. May be required to pass a Federal security clearance, e.g. SIDA (Security Identification Display Area) or SWAC (Secure Worker Access Consortium for access to secure areas and sites. Ability to access remote job locations, climb ladders to inspect elevated work sites, work at heights and traverse difficult terrain is required. Must be able to meet all of OSHA's respirator standard and respiratory protection program guidelines in the event respirators are required. Strong oral and written communication skills are essential. Good interpersonal and collaboration skills required. Proficient personal computer skills with Microsoft Office programs. Demonstrates consistent quality in delivering desired results and meeting operational needs. Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision, is self-motivated, self-managed and disciplined. Must possess a valid driver's license. Location – New York City / New Jersey Region Travel – Yes, 60% of the time