On a project with a private owner and multiple primes, who is primarily responsible for delivering a unified safety program when the CM provides agency CM services?

On a project with a private owner and multiple primes, who is primarily responsible for delivering a unified safety program when the CM provides agency CM services?

• A. The owner
• B. The lead designer
• C. The lead construction manager
• D. The prime contractor for each task

Answer: (C)

The person on the ground who coordinates safety across all contractors is responsible for delivering a unified safety program. In a project with multiple primes and agency CM services, the lead construction manager oversees the on‑site construction management team and acts as the focal point for implementing a single, cohesive safety plan across every trade. This includes developing the Site Safety Plan, aligning safety procedures, coordinating safety training, conducting inspections, and ensuring consistent compliance among all primes. The owner sets policy and provides resources, but day-to-day safety coordination across multiple contractors is handled on site by the lead construction manager. The lead designer focuses on design-related safety considerations but does not manage the overall safety program for the entire construction effort. Prime contractors manage their own safety for their work, but the unified program that governs all work on the site is driven by the on‑site construction leadership.

The person on the ground who coordinates safety across all contractors is responsible for delivering a unified safety program. In a project with multiple primes and agency CM services, the lead construction manager oversees the on‑site construction management team and acts as the focal point for implementing a single, cohesive safety plan across every trade. This includes developing the Site Safety Plan, aligning safety procedures, coordinating safety training, conducting inspections, and ensuring consistent compliance among all primes.

The owner sets policy and provides resources, but day-to-day safety coordination across multiple contractors is handled on site by the lead construction manager. The lead designer focuses on design-related safety considerations but does not manage the overall safety program for the entire construction effort. Prime contractors manage their own safety for their work, but the unified program that governs all work on the site is driven by the on‑site construction leadership.