Construction Safety Specialist

Compliance Management International (CMI) is a premier global provider of environmental, health, and safety (EHS) services, serving clients of all sizes for over 30 years. We collaborate closely with organizations, including Fortune 500 companies and governments, to enhance performance by offering integrated support that prioritizes productivity and growth while minimizing risks and ensuring regulatory compliance.

About the Role

CMI is hiring an experienced Construction Safety Specialist to support ongoing pharmaceutical construction projects in Rahway, NJ. This is a long-term career opportunity with room to grow for a hands-on safety professional who can build strong field relationships, recognize hazards, influence safe behaviors, and help project teams get the job done safely. Local candidates or those willing to relocate are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily safety leadership for contractors and project teams
• Conduct field inspections, audits, observations, and hazard assessments
• Coach employees and trade partners on safe work practices
• Support PTPs, JSAs, permits, orientations, toolbox talks, and incident investigations
• Identify hazards and drive corrective actions to completion
• Monitor high-risk work, including electrical, fall protection, confined space, cranes, LOTO, and hot work
• Ensure compliance with OSHA 29 CFR 1926 and client safety requirements
• Maintain accurate safety documentation and reports

Requirements

• 5+ years of construction safety experience
• Strong MEP experience highly preferred
• Pharmaceutical construction experience preferred
• Strong working knowledge of OSHA construction standards
• Experience managing high-risk construction activities
• Strong leadership, communication, and hazard-recognition skills
• Current OSHA 30-Hour Construction certification completed within the past five years
• Current First Aid/CPR/AED certifications
• OSHA 510, or willingness to obtain it within 30 days of hire—CMI pays for the training
• Ability to work overtime and Saturdays as project needs require
• Reliable transportation

Preferred Qualifications

• CHST, STS-C, ASP, CSP, OSHA 500, NFPA 70E, or a safety-related degree

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• 3 weeks PTO + 9 paid holidays
• 401(k) with company match
• Professional development and advancement opportunities
• Company-paid OSHA 510 training for qualified candidates
• Employer-paid life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Voluntary life insurance for employees and their families
• Annual performance bonuses
• Paid training and educational opportunities