Aptitude Senior Safety Specialist

Role Summary

The Senior Safety Specialist will coordinate and implement the field safety program for routine and complex construction projects. This position is responsible for conducting safety inspections, identifying and documenting abatement of hazardous conditions, writing reports, and performing trend analysis. All activities support the strategy, vision, and values of JE Dunn.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinates and implements the field safety program for routine construction projects.
• Conducts regular walk‑through inspections of construction sites to ensure compliance with laws and company policies.
• Performs safety audits on assigned projects, identifying, documenting, and recommending abatement of hazardous or potentially hazardous conditions to internal and external clients.
• Utilizes internal safety management systems to document findings and track abatement techniques and closure.
• Conducts project‑specific new‑hire orientation and oversees drug and alcohol policy compliance.
• Monitors implementation of prime contractor and/or subcontractor safety programs.
• Attends project pre‑planning, progress, and other relevant meetings to discuss safety‑related matters.
• Supports field leadership in implementing safety program specifics, such as meetings, committees, and related activities, and chairs the project safety committee.
• Assists in the investigation of project‑related accidents, conferring with the supervisor to determine root cause and recommend process changes.
• Coordinates with injured employees and clinics to ensure timely treatment and return‑to‑work.
• Compiles progress summary reports of injuries for the supervisor.
• Monitors site safety incentive program.
• Provides higher‑level safety knowledge, identifying complex hazards that encompass safety, health, and hazardous material matters.
• Delivers more complex abatement solutions and project‑specific safety recommendations.
• Performs trend analysis using internal safety management tools to identify safety trends and problem areas, recommending mitigation solutions.
• Provides guidance and training on basic and intermediate safety topics for new or existing safety and project team personnel.
• Assists safety leadership during insurance audits and manages controlled insurance program projects.
• Oversees one large or complex project and/or multiple projects.
• May develop and implement training strategies, conduct needs assessments, gap analyses, and create strategic training plans.
• May design and deliver training via digital learning, classroom, skill qualifications, and on‑the‑job methods, including virtual sessions, and ensure training record retention.
• May identify and implement technologies to enhance learning experiences and monitor company safety metrics to target training improvements.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to perform work accurately, completely, and in a timely manner.
• Advanced verbal and written communication skills.
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Comprehensive knowledge of federal, state, local, and company safety regulations and ability to enforce them.
• Advanced proficiency with company safety software, programs, processes, and tools.
• Ability to recognize hazardous situations and implement corrective measures.
• Strong relationship‑building skills that transcend individual projects.
• Knowledge of testing protocols for environmental hazards.
• Intermediate proficiency in required construction technology.
• Ability to collaborate effectively within internal and external teams.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a safety and health‑related field (preferred). In lieu of the degree, equivalent relevant experience will be considered.

Experience

5+ years construction safety experience (required).

Working Environment

Valid and unrestricted driver’s license required.

Benefits

The benefits package aligned to this position is Professional Non‑Union. Click here for benefits details.