Principal Technical Consultant, Construction Safety

Helpshapethefutureofsafe,high-impactcapitalprojectsthroughexpertleadershipinconstructionsafety.AsaPrincipalTechnicalConsultantinConstructionSafetybasedinIndianapolis,Indiana (or other locations), you will play a pivotal role in guiding clients through the full capital project lifecycle—from early planning and design to construction, commissioning, start-up, and closeout.WhyThisRoleMatters?You will help organizations proactively identify and manage EHS risks, strengthen safety culture, and ensure compliance while driving continuous improvement across complex, high-value projects. Thisisahigh-impactopportunitytoleadtechnicalexcellence,mentorteams,andcontributetoERM’srapidlygrowingSafetyServicespractice.WhatYourImpactIs:Large-scale capital projects present dynamic and evolving risks. Your expertise will directly influence how organizations design and execute safer, more efficient projects, ensuring that safety is integrated fromconceptthroughoperation.Youwillenableclientstoachievebothregulatorycomplianceandoperationalexcellencewhilefosteringastrong,sustainablesafetyculture.WhatYou'llBring:RequiredDemonstratedexperiencedeveloping,implementing,andtransformingEHSmanagementsystems,governanceframeworks,andconstructionsafetyprogramsforlargecapitalprojects.AbilitytoinfluenceexecutivestakeholdersanddeliverstrategicrecommendationsthatimproveprojectriskmanagementandEHSperformance.Bachelor’sdegreeinsafety,occupationalhealthandsafety,engineering,constructionmanagement,orrelatedfieldorequivalentexperience.6–8+yearsofcapitalprojectEHSexperience,includingowner-sidesafetysupport,contractoroversight,constructionexecution,andcommissioning/start-up.ExperiencewithSafetyinDesign,constructabilityreviews,PHA/PSM-informedriskreviews,andprojectEHSgovernanceprocesses.StrongknowledgeofOSHAconstruction/generalindustrystandards,LOTO,permitting,emergencyresponse,fireprotection,andhigh-riskconstructioncontrols.ExperiencereviewingcontractorsafeworkdocumentationincludingJHAs,pre-taskplans,permits,liftplans,energyisolationplans,trainingrecords,andtoolboxtalks.Strongfieldpresence,communicationskills,andabilitytoinfluencecontractors,projectteams,andclientEHSpersonnel.ProficiencywithMicrosoftOfficeapplicationsandabilitytomanagemultiplepriorities,travelasneeded,anddeliverhigh-qualityclientservice.PreferredCHST,ASP,CSP,OSHA30,confinedspace,fallprotection/prevention,orequivalentcertifications/training.Experiencesupportingcomplexcapitalprojectsinpharmaceutical,high-tech,chemical,LNG,manufacturing,orsimilarindustries.KeyResponsibilities:PartnerwithclientEHS,Engineering,ProjectControls,andCapitalProjectleadershiptoevaluateprogrameffectiveness,identifygapsandemergingrisks,anddriveimprovementopportunitiesacrossallprojectphases.Challengeexistingapproachesandfacilitatestrategicdiscussionswithstakeholdersregardingprogrammaturity,organizationalcapability,contractormanagementpractices,andriskgovernance.DevelopanddeployscalableEHSframeworks,standards,procedures,tools,andmanagementsystemsalignedwithprojectobjectivesandenterpriseriskmanagementgoals.AdviseclientsonSafety-by-Designintegration,constructabilityriskmanagement,contractorsafetygovernance,operationalreadiness,andlong-termsustainabilityofEHSprograms.Leadassessments,benchmarkingactivities,maturityevaluations,andstrategicimprovementinitiativesthatstrengthensafetyperformanceandorganizationalcapability.Translatetechnicalobservationsandprojectexecutionchallengesintoexecutive-levelrecommendationsandactionableroadmaps.LeadSafety-by-Designintegrationandrisk-baseddecisionmakingthroughouttheprojectlifecycle.DesignandexecuteprojectEHSgovernanceprocessesincludingriskreviews,assuranceroutines,siteaudits,escalationpathways,andcorrectiveactiontracking.Alignmultidisciplinaryteamsonsafetyexpectations,communicationprotocols,andincident-freeexecutionstrategies.ReviewcontractorsafeworkdocumentationincludingJHAs,pre-taskplans,permits,liftplans,energyisolation/LOTOplans,trainingrecords,andemergencyresponseplans.Conductfieldobservationsandauditstoverifycriticalcontrols,assesscontractorconformance,andescalatecorrectiveactions.Supportcommissioning,startup,andturnoverreadinessbyverifyingsafetyplanningforequipment,systems,andoperationaltransitions.Supportprojectcloseoutbyconfirmingsafetydocumentation,lessonslearned,correctiveactionclosure,andproperhandoverofEHSrecords.For the PrincipalTechnicalConsultant,ConstructionSafetyposition, the anticipated annual base pay is $137,330 – $170,592 (USD). Actual pay will depend on factors such as education, experience, skills, location, performance, and business needs. In some cases, pay may fall outside this range. This role may be eligible for bonus pay (casual and fixed term/flex force employees are not bonus eligible).We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, parental leave, medical, dental, vision, life, disability, AD&D insurance, 401(k) or RRSP/DPSP, and other applicable benefits to eligible employees.Note: Bonuses, commissions, and other forms of additional compensation are not guaranteed and subject to the sole discretion of ERM and its policies and procedures.Who We Are:As the largest global pure play sustainability consultancy, we partner with the world’s leading organizations, creating innovative solutions to sustainability challenges and unlocking commercial opportunities that meet the needs of today while preserving opportunity for future generations.At ERM we know that creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment is an essential part of making our company a great place to build a career. We also see our diversity as a strength that helps us create better solutions for our clients. Our diverse team of world-class experts supports clients across the breadth of their organizations to operationalize sustainability, underpinned by our deep technical expertise in addressing their environmental, health, safety, risk and social issues. We call this capability our “boots to boardroom” approach for its comprehensive service model that allows ERM to develop strategic and technical solutions that advance objectives on the ground or at the executive level.Please submit your resume and brief cover letter.ERM does not accept recruiting agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, ERM employees or any other company location. ERM is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.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.Thank you for your interest in ERM!#LI-HybridSummaryLocation: Indianapolis, Indiana; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Raleigh, North Carolina; Ewing, New Jersey; Richmond, Virginia; Nashville, Tennessee; Atlanta, GeorgiaType: Full time