Senior EHS Consultant

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We exist to create positive change for people and the planet. Join us and make a difference too! BSI Consulting Services is a trusted and agenda-shaping partner providing ‘best practice’ technical, regulatory, and business expertise and intelligence for our clients’ most critical EHS, Supply Chain, and Digital risks and opportunities to achieve greater resilience, impact, and future-readiness.

Job Title : Senior Construction Safety Consultant

Location : San Jose, California

About the role

BSI Consulting Services is seeking an experienced Senior Construction Safety Consultant to support clients with complex, high-risk construction projects. This role partners closely with Owners, General Contractors, and subcontractors to drive regulatory compliance, strong safety culture, and consistent execution of best-practice construction EHS programs.

The ideal candidate brings deep construction safety expertise, strong leadership presence, and the ability to operate independently across multiple active job sites while serving as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Serve as the on-site EHS representative ensuring General Contractors and subcontractors comply with Owner safety standards and applicable federal, state, and local OSHA regulations (Fed OSHA, Cal / OSHA, Title 8).

Conduct regular construction site inspections, audits, and hazard assessments to identify risks and verify effective controls.

Develop, implement, and review construction safety programs and policies (e.g., IIPP, Fall Protection, Hazard Communication, Excavation & Trenching, Confined Space, Hot Work, LOTO, Crane & Hoisting, Heat Illness Prevention, Emergency Response).

Lead pre-construction and pre-task safety meetings, including Pre-Project Safety Kickoffs and Job Hazard Analyses.

Provide oversight of high-hazard construction activities such as excavation, crane and hoisting operations, work at heights, energization / shutdowns, confined space, and hot work.

Investigate incidents and near misses, identify root causes, and track corrective and preventive actions through completion.

Prepare clear, concise safety reports and metrics for Owners, contractors, and senior leadership.

Partner with project teams to integrate safety into design reviews and pre-construction planning.

Support subcontractor prequalification and ongoing performance monitoring using safety management software.

Act as liaison with regulatory agencies, municipalities, and insurance carriers as needed.

Exercise stop-work authority when unsafe conditions exist to protect workers and the public.

Promote positive safety culture by recognizing strong performance and engaging field leadership.

Provide EHS leadership across multiple projects or mentor site-specific safety personnel.

To be successful in this role, you will have

10+ years of EHS experience, preferably in construction with ground-up project exposure.

Strong working knowledge of OSHA construction and general industry regulations (29 CFR 1926 & 1910; Cal / OSHA Title 8).

OSHA 30-Hour Construction certification (required).

Bachelor’s degree in EHS, Engineering, Sciences, or related field (or equivalent experience).

BCSP certification (CSP, ASP, or equivalent) preferred.

Experience leading safety programs, investigations, audits, and high-risk work reviews.

Proven ability to influence contractors, site leadership, and executive stakeholders.

Strong written and verbal communication skills; Spanish fluency preferred.

Ability to work independently, manage multiple active projects, and perform in fast-paced construction environments.

Proficiency with safety management software and Microsoft Office.

Willingness to travel regularly and work in active construction environments requiring PPE.

Working Conditions

Frequent travel between active construction sites.

Exposure to construction site conditions, including outdoor environments and elevated noise levels.

Use of required personal protective equipment (PPE).

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The salary for this position can range from $110,250 - $161,700 annually; actual compensation is based on various factors, including but not limited to, the candidate's competencies, level of experience, education, location, divisional budget and internal peer compensation comparisons.

About Us

BSI is a business improvement and standards company and for over a century BSI has been recognized for having a positive impact on organizations and society, building trust and enhancing lives.

Today BSI partners with more than 77,500 clients in 195 countries and engages with a 15,000 strong global community of experts, industry and consumer groups, organizations and governments.

Utilizing its extensive expertise in key industry sectors - including automotive, aerospace, built environment, food and retail, and healthcare - BSI delivers on its purpose by helping its clients fulfil theirs.

Living by our core values of Client-Centricity, Agility, and Collaboration, BSI provides organizations with the confidence to grow by partnering with them to tackle society’s critical issues – from climate change to building trust in digital transformation and everything in between - to accelerate progress towards a better society and a sustainable world.

BSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.