Construction Safety Program Manager/ Program Manager - 4775

Verista’s600 experts team up with the world’s most recognizable brands in the life science industry to solve their business needs. The nature of our business is to empower growth and innovation within the scientific community and to help researchers, organizations, and companies solve some of the world’s most pressing healthcare challenges. Verista provides innovative solutions and services that empower informed decision-making and are the result of our significant investment in our people and our capabilities.
Our ability to grow is driven by world-class people who thrive in a team environment and share our mission to enable life sciences clients to improve lives. Our talented and dedicated professionals are committed to making an impact every day.
Company Culture Guidelines &
Values:
We empower and support our colleagues
We commit to client success at every turn
We have the courage to do the right thing
We encourage an inclusive environment where our colleagues feel respected, engaged, and challenged.
We constantly acquire new skills and learn from our experiences to enhance our collective expertise
Construction Safety Program Manager Specific Responsibilities:

Support client's on-site safety assessment efforts, the primary role of the personnel provided throughout projects on two sites will include the following
1. Oversight of Construction Activities
- Review and observe site-specific Health and Safety Plan in order to achieve conformance
- Request compliance with the requirements set forth in the project specifications
- coordinate with individual contractor personnel about their understanding of the safety, technical, and administrative aspects of the project
- Review contractor(s) approach to project activities, including contractor(s) inspections of structures and surrounding area conditions and development of pertinent documents and plans to insure safe work
- Work with contractor personnel, review evaluate performance of pre-work safety assessments, surveys, evaluations, or inspections
2. Communication
- Communicate and coordinate project activities and status to the designated project personnel based on an agreed upon communication plan
- Engage and work in partnership with the owner, developer, and workers to promote safe behaviors, safe work practices, to the ultimate end of the prevention of accidents
- Inform Contractor and Management immediately of any significant events or issues that arise as identified in the Contractor Safety Program
- Notify the general contractor or subcontractor of observed non-compliance and with requirements of the site-specific Health and Safety Plan and work with BMS to review their implementation of corrective actions to return to compliance
- Report unsafe working conditions or safety hazard exposures to the appropriate personnel when observed
- Attend and participate in regular project meetings
3. Safety Compliance
- Proactively intervene to stop work when observing an unsafe act or condition that could be of immediate danger to life, health, or property and will notify appropriate personnel according to the established communication plan
- Support response efforts in the event of emergencies at the site
- Hold contractor personnel accountable to confirm that safety orientation training is completed by all new personnel before beginning work
- Attend safety meeting sand carry out periodic project audits
- Have basic understanding of OSHA construction safety guidelines and enforce those on the job site
- Confirm that required safety permits and approvals are obtained, submitted, and maintained as necessary for construction activities
Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree in chemical, biomedical/biochemical engineering, biological/chemical sciences or equivalent required
5+ years of project management experience in site operations and an engineering degree or;
3+ years of industry experience and a mechanical engineering background preferred
Project management skills, experience in office/lab planning, move coordination and small construction management
Experience in managing a portfolio of small projects
Experience in pharmaceutical/biotech industry involving cGMP a plus
Experience and training in reading construction drawings (Architectural, Mechanical, Electrical, Process, Plumbing, Structural, Fire) and construction specifications
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal skills required
Effective in multitasking, managing time and prioritizing projects to meet established deadlines
Demonstrated knowledge and active use of Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, Power Point, Project)
Benefits
Why Choose Verista?
High growth potential and fast-paced organization with a people-focused culture
Competitive pay plus performance-based incentive programs
Company-paid Life, Short-Term, and Long-Term Disability Insurance.
Medical, Dental &
Vision insurances
FSA, DCARE, Commuter Benefits
Supplemental Life, Hospital, Critical Illness and Legal Insurance
Health Savings Account
401(k) Retirement Plan (Employer Matching benefit)
Paid Time Off (Rollover Option) and Holidays
As Needed Sick Time
Tuition Reimbursement
Team Social Activities (We have fun!)
Employee Recognition
Employee Referral Program
Paid Parental Leave and Bereavement
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