Demolition Managing Consultant (Mid-Senior Level)

ERM is seeking a committed Demolition Manager to join our Liability Portfolio Management and Remediation team in Japan. The primary role is to carry out and monitor day-to-day operations on site for all matters of Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality in line with the agreed scope of works. Ensure works are carried out as per the agreed upon scope of work and methodology.

In this critical role, you will be part of the project team that supports ERM client’s needs for decommissioning, decontamination and demolition (DDD) of industrial assets. You will team with project managers and field safety personnel to oversee contractors for the safe implementation of fieldwork. You will be present during all site activities and responsible for all project execution and health and safety activities.

This is an excellent career opportunity to work with an expert consulting team committed to a strong health & safety culture.

RESPONSIBILITIES :

Planning and assisting with DDD projects, including developing scopes of work, reviewing contractor work plans, evaluating scope options, supporting project cost estimates, attending pre-construction interviews, supervising specific tasks, participating in client and progress meetings, documenting progress and updating schedules, performing field safety walks, and summarizing and preparing final reports.

Reviewing contractor submittals including but is not limited to, Requests for Information, contract clarifications, contract-required submittals, change order requests, and other documents related to compliance with project specifications.

Serving as a Demolition Manager or as a Field Safety Officer during site work, by coordinating daily site work with contractors, reviewing scope documents against project activities, coordinating with the contractor’s site superintendent and project manager for daily tasks and fieldwork schedules, documenting field work progress.

Supporting site investigation efforts to identify existing building conditions and support the sampling to identify the presence of hazardous materials for special handling during remediation and demolition.

Serving as a Demolition Manager or as a Field Safety Officer during site work by preparing site-specific Health & Safety Plans, including monitoring conformance with safety and emergency procedures, conducting daily safety briefings and interacting with contractors and the ERM and Client project team, and maintaining site safety records.

Communicating with the field team and Project Manager, supporting project tasks to assess project conformance with project plans and specifications, and assure that clarifications and interpretations required for proper execution of the contract are implemented.

Support Project Manager’s effort to identify and track upcoming management requirements, meet with clients to identify upcoming work, and assist in business development activities, including preparation of proposals, interviews, and project contracting

Conduct behavior-based safety observations and coordinate internal Event Communication System activity.

Investigate and correct Incidents & Near Misses.

Maintain records.

Complete and maintain required training, including :

ERM Field Safety Officer Training Modules

40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER

30-hour OSHA Construction Safety Management

8-hour OSHA HAZWOPER Supervisor

CPR / First Aid

Bloodborne pathogens

Confined space and excavation awareness

Emergency preparedness

Hazard recognition and job hazard analysis

Incident investigation and root cause analysis

REQUIREMENTS :

Bachelors or Master’s Degree in occupational health, safety, industrial hygiene, Engineering, or related discipline.

10 years or more of experience in demolition / heavy construction / remedial project execution and safety and health leadership

Strong commitment to safety, including implementing strict Health and Safety protocols.

Completed training and certifications for OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER, DOT basic Hazmat awareness, OSHA 30-hour construction, confined space entry training, and fall protection / prevention training.

Strong initiative (self-starter), problem-solving and communication skills, and attention to detail and QA / QC.

Ability to support cost estimates, track project costs, track project transmittals / submittals and review invoices.

Ability to provide excellent client service and communication; detailed project deliverables.

Excellent leadership, communication, organizational skills.

As the world’s leading sustainability consulting firm, ERM is uniquely positioned to contribute to the environment and society through the expertise and energy of our employees worldwide. Sustainability is what we do, and is at the heart of both our service offerings and how we operate our business. For our people, our vision means attracting, inspiring, developing and rewarding our people to work with the best clients and on the biggest challenges, thus creating valuable careers. We achieve our vision in a sustainable manner by maintaining and living our ERM values that include Accountability, Caring for our People, Client Focus, Collaboration, Empowerment, and Transparency.