Description

Do you ever see a safety story on the news and wonder how and why that could happen? Could you determine who was responsible when multiple contractors share a work site? What about explaining complex technical findings so a jury can understand them? If these challenges excite you, this role is your opportunity to answer those questions every day.  You’ll investigate incidents, analyze safety practices, collaborate with experts, and provide testimony that shapes outcomes in legal proceedings.

Essential Job Functions & Responsibilities:

• Conduct investigations into construction site accidents, injuries, and fatalities
• Analyze construction safety practices and compliance with OSHA regulations and other applicable codes and standards
• Evaluate standard of care for the various parties involved in construction, including workers, superintendents, engineers, safety managers, etc.
• Assess causation and responsibility for accidents/injuries
• Evaluate responsibilities, duties, and scope for the parties on a multi-employer work site
• Evaluate safety practices/protocols involving heavy equipment, machine guarding, cranes, rigging, scaffolding, excavation, and trenching
• Review work site safety programs and assess implementation and quality
• Collaborate with engineers and subject matter experts during investigations
• Provide technical findings and conclusions in laymen's terms, both verbally and in writing
• Provide testimony in legal proceedings, which may include depositions and court proceedings
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional societies
• Responsible for development and retention of clients
• Regular and predictable presence at work
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Position Requirements:

• Minimum 10 years of construction safety/management experience, with overall responsibility for safety
• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Industrial Hygiene, or related safety field. Advanced degrees are a plus
• Professional certifications, such as Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or OSHA 500
• Broad-based experience in a variety of construction project environments, including residential, commercial, municipal, industrial, and institutional projects
• PE registration is a plus
• Construction experience in New York City, and familiarity with Section 240, is a plus
• Active involvement in professional affiliations, such as American Society of Safety Professionals or National Society of Professional Engineers, is a plus
• Public speaking experience is a plus
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills

Physical Requirements:

• 35 - 40% travel
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds
• Ability to climb a ladder and maneuver in and on buildings and structures
• Ability to drive to site locations in all conditions
• Ability to fly on airplanes
• Ability to effectively communicate with clients and colleagues
• Ability to visually inspect job sites and relevant artifacts
• Ability to wear personal protective equipment as required by the work site