Principal Technical Consultant, Construction Safety

ERM

Principal Technical Consultant guiding clients on EHS risks and safety management throughout capital project lifecycle. Leading safety culture improvement initiatives and compliance strategies in construction projects.

Posted 7/24/2026full-timeIndianapolis • Illinois, North Carolina, Ohio, Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $137,330 - $170,592 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and implementing EHS management systems and governance frameworks for large capital projects, with a strong focus on Safety-by-Design integration and risk management. Proven ability to influence stakeholders and deliver strategic recommendations that enhance EHS performance and project execution.

Highest-signal resume keywords

EHS Management Systems DevelopmentSafety-by-Design IntegrationOSHA Standards KnowledgeCapital Project EHS ExperienceContractor Safety Governance

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Hard Skills

EHS FrameworksRisk GovernanceConstructability ReviewsPHA/PSM-Informed Risk ReviewsField AuditsSafety Documentation ReviewIncident-Free Execution StrategiesCorrective Action TrackingProject Closeout ProcessesOperational Readiness

Soft Skills

Influencing StakeholdersCommunication SkillsStrategic ThinkingTeam AlignmentProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office Applications

Certifications & Qualifications

CHSTASPCSPOSHA 30Confined Space TrainingFall Protection/Prevention Training

Industry Keywords

Capital ProjectsPharmaceutical IndustryHigh-Tech IndustryChemical IndustryLNG IndustryManufacturing Industry

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Partner with client EHS, Engineering, Project Controls, and Capital Project leadership to evaluate program effectiveness, identify gaps and emerging risks, and drive improvement opportunities across all project phases.
Challenge existing approaches and facilitate strategic discussions with stakeholders regarding program maturity, organizational capability, contractor management practices, and risk governance.
Develop and deploy scalable EHS frameworks, standards, procedures, tools, and management systems aligned with project objectives and enterprise risk management goals.
Advise clients on Safety-by-Design integration, constructability risk management, contractor safety governance, operational readiness, and long-term sustainability of EHS programs.
Lead assessments, benchmarking activities, maturity evaluations, and strategic improvement initiatives that strengthen safety performance and organizational capability.
Translate technical observations and project execution challenges into executive-level recommendations and actionable roadmaps.
Lead Safety-by-Design integration and risk-based decision making throughout the project lifecycle.
Design and execute project EHS governance processes including risk reviews, assurance routines, site audits, escalation pathways, and corrective action tracking.
Align multidisciplinary teams on safety expectations, communication protocols, and incident-free execution strategies.
Review contractor safe work documentation including JHAs, pre-task plans, permits, lift plans, energy isolation/LOTO plans, training records, and emergency response plans.
Conduct field observations and audits to verify critical controls, assess contractor conformance, and escalate corrective actions.
Support commissioning, startup, and turnover readiness by verifying safety planning for equipment, systems, and operational transitions.
Support project closeout by confirming safety documentation, lessons learned, corrective action closure, and proper handover of EHS records.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Demonstrated experience developing, implementing, and transforming EHS management systems, governance frameworks, and construction safety programs for large capital projects.
Ability to influence executive stakeholders and deliver strategic recommendations that improve project risk management and EHS performance.
Bachelor’s degree in safety, occupational health and safety, engineering, construction management, or related field or equivalent experience.
6–8+ years of capital project EHS experience, including owner-side safety support, contractor oversight, construction execution, and commissioning/start-up.
Experience with Safety in Design, constructability reviews, PHA/PSM-informed risk reviews, and project EHS governance processes.
Strong knowledge of OSHA construction/general industry standards, LOTO, permitting, emergency response, fire protection, and high-risk construction controls.
Experience reviewing contractor safe work documentation including JHAs, pre-task plans, permits, lift plans, energy isolation plans, training records, and toolbox talks.
Strong field presence, communication skills, and ability to influence contractors, project teams, and client EHS personnel.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and ability to manage multiple priorities, travel as needed, and deliver high-quality client service.
Preferred CHST, ASP, CSP, OSHA 30, confined space, fall protection/prevention, or equivalent certifications/training.
Experience supporting complex capital projects in pharmaceutical, high-tech, chemical, LNG, manufacturing, or similar industries.

Benefits

Comp & perks

paid time off
parental leave
medical, dental, vision, life, disability, AD&D insurance
401(k) or RRSP/DPSP
other applicable benefits to eligible employees