Safety Advisor - Owner's Rep

SMG is a nationally recognized professional service organization that provides workplace safety consulting, training, staffing, program planning, and implementation. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending, a 401 (k) with employer matching, paid holidays, Life and Disability Insurance, and additional supplemental products.

SMG is seeking a local Safety Advisor - Owner's Rep with Construction experience in the South Central, Indiana. Project location sites include: Paoli, Bedford, Bloomington, and Morgan Hospital.

The key function is to put safety at the forefront of their job, prioritize the client’s needs, work well in a team setting, be self-managed, and be flexible regarding change and travel. This person will travel to different project sites and provide safety coverage to constrution and maintenance work. 

Overview of Job Responsibilities

• Check qualifications and safety/compliance software updates.
• Ensure compliance with infection control precautions
• Represent the Owner in progress meetings
• Conduct Pre-Construction Risk Assessments (PCRA) and Interim Life Safety Measures (ILSM) assessments and track for conformity
• Conduct Facilities Staff Safety Training and other job-specific training as necessary
• Conduct accident investigations, coordinate post-incident review meetings, and provide after-action reporting
• Provide Program Management for the Contractor Safety Prequalification Program
• Site safety observations, including documentation of findings
• Site safety responsibilities in a hospital setting supporting Facilities, Design, and Construction.
• Facilitate corrective measures where warranted
• Representing the contractor or Owner in progress meetings
• Verify compliance with safety policies and procedures as required by law and the Owner
• Performing and documenting site safety assessments
• Working with contractors to review and complete Job Hazard Analysis
• Auditing company safety manuals and reviewing documentation for prequalification
• Conduct Safety Orientations for Contractors
• Owner's Rep on a new construction project

• 7+ years of construction safety experience (preferred experience within the Healthcare industry)
• Knowledgeable of safety/risk on a large-scale construction project through the various phases of work being conducted
• Knowledgeable on infection control
• Previous experience with OCIP a plus
• Ability to add value in the field and project meetings
• Degree in Safety or related fields
• OSHA 30-Hour Construction Course
• First-aid/CPR certification from the American Red Cross or the American Heart Association

Physical Demands of the job may include

• Moving about long distances
• Ascending/Descending stairs and ladders
• Remaining in a stationary position for a prolonged period
• Working in extreme weather
• Being exposed to loud noises
• Wearing personal protective gear correctly

Join an elite group of Safety Professionals!

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