Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is a dynamic, 100% employee-owned consulting firm of more than 2,000 professionals that provides a full range of construction management, multi-disciplined engineering, architecture, information technology, and related services to public agencies and private clients throughout the United States.

Position summary: The Facilities/CM department is searching for a Site Safety Representative (CM-SSR) to perform duties in Manhattan, NY. The candidate shall have the capability to perform Constructability Reviews, Quality Assurance Monitoring, monitoring a contractor’s adherence to standards in order to meet the specifications and to avoid deficiencies in the work. Other requirements include the level of work performed daily, performing weekly and monthly reviews and reports; change order proposal reviews and schedule development adherence; recommendations pertaining to the integrated master schedules (IMS), written and oral communications and coordination efforts as required.

The annual salary range for this position is $90,000.00 - $140,000.00.

Essential functions and responsibilities

• The CM-SSR shall evaluate, monitor the construction contractors’ performance, as it relates to compliance with the Site Safety Specification for each contract and recognized laws and standards for construction and VA safety.
• The CM-SSR shall assess the contractors Accident Prevention (APP) and/or Construction Safety & Health Plan as coordinated with the VA SRE and the Medical Center management staff.
• The CM-SSR shall establish and maintain a safety awareness and prevention program, as coordinated with the SRE, the General Contractor and the local Management, that will safeguard against work site safety incidents.
• The CM-SSR shall continuously evaluate the construction activity and prepare hazard analysis and technical positions on the appropriateness of the proposed mitigation strategies.
• The CM-SSR shall monitor the contractor’s adherence to the contract safety requirements and report identified concerns and deficiencies to the SRE.
• The CM-SSR shall coordinate all Interim Life Safety Measures (ILSM) with the Medical Center staff and maintain a system for traceable concurrence and adherence to the approved procedures for each activity.

Nonessential functions and responsibilities

• Perform other related duties as assigned

• It is preferred, but not required, that the CM Site Safety Representative (SSR be a Certified Safety Professional (CSP) and/or Certified Health and Safety Technician (CHST) and/or possess a NYC Site Safety Manager Certification. The Government may consider equivalent or better safety related certifications.
• The CM Site Safety Representative (SSR) shall possess a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution of higher learning.
• Ability to recognize potentially hazardous construction activity and perform a risk analysis as needed to assure the health and well-being of patience, visitors, staff and tradesmen.
• Must maintain a working knowledge of major construction activity and the typical risk associated with specific construction activity.
• Must have a working knowledge of the specific requirements and mitigations defined by current OSHA standards.

• The CM Site Safety Representative (SSR) shall possess a minimum of 5 years’ experience as a major Construction safety official. (12 years’ experience is strongly preferred)

Preferred Experience

• Experience working with governmental agencies at the city, county and state levels
• Knowledgeable in construction testing and inspection requirements
• Experience working in hospitals or medical facilities

Working Conditions

Work is performed in both an office and field (construction) environment. Office to field time is approximately 25% to 75% respectively. Field work requires climbing, walking and standing at a construction site and may be outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions. Some lifting (up to 50 lbs) may be required.

Job Competencies

• Attention-to-detail
• Building Relationships and Teamwork
• Client Focus
• Communication
• Dependability
• Job Proficiency
• Planning and Organizing/Time Management

JMT is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Vet/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity, and we are proud to be building an inclusive and diverse workforce.