Chst Joe Barry Cit, Cris

Joe Barry, CHST, CIT, CRIS has a diverse work experience spanning over several years. Joe is currently serving as the Vice President of Safety, Risk, and Controls at Methuen Construction Company, Inc., where they are responsible for overseeing safety, risk management, and controls. Prior to this role, they held the position of Corporate Safety Director at the same company.

Before joining Methuen Construction Company, Inc., Joe worked at KATERRA as the HSSE Learning and Development Lead, where they contributed to the development and implementation of health, safety, security, and environmental learning programs.

Joe has also worked at PC Construction Company, where they held various roles, including Director of Craft Training and Development, Craft Development Manager, and Regional Safety Manager. In these positions, they were responsible for identifying and implementing craft training courses, promoting LEAN initiatives, delivering safety training, overseeing apprenticeship programs, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations.

Additionally, Joe has experience working at Contractors Crane Service as a Supervisor/Safety Coordinator, where they were in charge of implementing safety policies and procedures, analyzing safety performance, and providing safety data for bid qualifications. Joe also worked at Intercoastal Steel Erection as a Supervisor, where they directed construction crews and mentored junior associates in the construction of prefabricated and structural steel buildings.

Throughout their career, Joe has developed a strong expertise in safety, risk management, training, and compliance.

Joe Barry attended First Colonial High School in Virginia from 1996 to 2000, where they graduated with a degree in Advanced Studies. In addition to their high school education, Joe has obtained several certifications in the field of construction safety. Joe earned the Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST) certification from the Board of Certified Safety Professionals in January 2012. Later, in January 2019, they obtained the Certified Instructional Technologist (CIT) certification from the same institution. Most recently, in May 2021, Joe achieved the Construction Risk and Insurance Specialist (CRIS) certification from the International Risk Management Institute, Inc. (IRMI).