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Overview The Environmental Health and Safety Officer (EHSO) will partner with the CM Services team, Client, and contractor teams to provide support in managing health and safety for PhaseForward projects. The ideal candidate will have excellent verbal and written communication skills, be highly organized and responsive, and able to work in a diverse team with multiple priorities. This position is located at a wastewater treatment facility and requires monitoring projects on-site and off-site as needed for multiple project locations overseen by the CM team. Responsibilities Serve as the Environmental Health and Safety Officer on the CM Services project located in Alexandria, VA. Work closely with the Environmental Health and Safety Lead, Project Manager (PM), Construction Manager (CM), Resident Engineer (RE) and other staff to identify EHS concerns, suggest improvements, and implement solutions. Understand the client\'s EHS Manual, communicate requirements, and identify non-compliance. Provide project-specific safety orientations to CM team members and other applicable parties as needed. Collect and maintain project EHS metrics and provide trending analysis. Implement the requirements of the Environmental Health and Safety Management Plan (EHSMP) and the Environmental Health and Safety Plan (EHASP). Review all health and safety related submittals by Contractors (e.g., EHASP, JHAs, monthly reports, hazardous material management and sampling plans, waste management plans, hazardous waste contingency plans, erosion and sediment control plans, SWPPP) to ensure comprehensive oversight of site activities. Facilitate EHS meetings with Contractor Site Safety Representatives and other project personnel to discuss upcoming construction activity and ensure Contractors adequately address EHS risks and hazards. Perform daily inspections of ongoing contractor work activities and submit daily reports identifying potential non-conformances with EHASPs and JHAs. Prepare monthly trending analysis of contractor performance to proactively address non-conformances. Notify CM team leadership, report, investigate, and provide root cause analysis for all hazard identifications, incidents, and near misses using ePMIS (e.g., Procore, Trimble) and established reporting procedures. Oversee Emergency Action Plan (EAP) and drills for CM team office in coordination with client operations and security staff. Submit EHS monthly status reports and metrics. Prepare and participate in client EHS audits. Desired Skills and Experience Bachelor\'s degree in Health and Safety (e.g., Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Health and Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Construction Management, Engineering, Safety Management) or comparable degree. 10+ years of professional experience, preferably on active construction sites for municipal water and wastewater projects. Foundational knowledge of environmental, health, safety and chemical hygiene principles. Experience in leading audits to determine adherence to the project\'s EHS requirements. Current BCSP professional certification (e.g., CSP, CHST). Advanced technical skills with the ability to articulate ideas and concepts visually and contextually. Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to work independently and in team environments. Experience managing EHS on client infrastructure improvement projects. Positive, flexible, reliable, responsive, punctual, self-motivated; able to multi-task and work independently and in a team. Advanced skills in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) and proficiency with Internet applications. Experience using ePMIS (e.g., Procore, Trimble) for safety reporting and accountability. Valid driver\'s license and good driving record. Willing to work in the field year-round, potentially for extended periods, and perform physically demanding work, including: Ability to work for short periods in extreme temperatures (hot and cold). Ability to wear required safety equipment at sites (hard hats, safety-toed boots, safety glasses, etc.). Ability to stand for several hours observing and documenting field conditions or critical construction operations. Ability to walk on sites of varying size with uneven, muddy, and/or rocky ground to perform inspections and take photographs. Ability to lift objects weighing 30 pounds. Ability to remain alert and walk swiftly for short distances to clear hazards. Ability to climb stairs (2–3 flights) or ladders (up to 24 feet) to access structures for visual inspection. Salary Range and Location Salary Range: The anticipated starting pay range is based on the employee\'s primary work location and may vary with skills, experience, and education. Location C: $116,000-$158,000. You can view which BC location applies to you here. If you have questions, please speak with your Recruiter. Benefits and Other Compensation Benefits and Other Compensation: We provide a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, employee assistance program, paid time off and parental leave, paid holidays, 401(k) with employer match, performance-based bonus eligibility, employee referral bonuses, tuition reimbursement, pet insurance, and long-term care insurance. See our full list of benefits. About Brown and Caldwell Headquartered in Walnut Creek, California, Brown and Caldwell is a full-service environmental engineering and construction firm with 50 offices and 2,100 professionals across North America and the Pacific. For 77 years, we have delivered environmental solutions for municipalities, private industry, and government agencies. We are committed to client service, collaboration, and innovation. For more information, visit This position is subject to a pre-employment background check and a pre-employment drug test. Notice to Agencies Brown and Caldwell does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume without a signed agreement, the company reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidates without any obligation to the recruiter or agency. Brown and Caldwell is an EEO/AAP Employer. We encourage protected veterans, individuals with disabilities, and applicants from all backgrounds to apply. We ensure nondiscrimination in all programs and activities in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act. #J-18808-Ljbffr Brown and Caldwell

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