Construction Safety Specialist

Key Responsibilities

• Participate in daily safety talks and review upcoming job tasks with field teams.
• Identify potential jobsite hazards and recommend practical corrective actions.
• Conduct routine safety inspections and audits across assigned construction areas.
• Monitor compliance with OSHA regulations, project safety plans, and general contractor requirements.
• Provide safety orientations for new employees arriving at the project site.
• Assist with safety training related to fall protection, emergency response, hazard recognition, personal protective equipment, and other jobsite topics.
• Review tools, equipment, and work practices to verify they are appropriate for the assigned task.
• Support incident and near-miss investigations, including documentation, root-cause review, and corrective-action follow-up.
• Deliver safety documentation, audit results, and required information to the general contractor.
• Work with project managers, superintendents, foremen, employees, subcontractors, and vendors to improve site safety.
• Address unsafe work practices directly and professionally.
• Help develop and maintain site-specific safety and training plans.
• Support clinic visits, substance-abuse testing, and claims-related activities when required.
• Maintain accurate and inspection-ready safety records.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health and Safety, Construction Management, or a related discipline.
• At least one year of professional safety experience.
• Working knowledge of OSHA requirements and general construction safety practices.
• Ability to recognize workplace hazards and recommend corrective measures.
• Strong communication skills and the confidence to address unsafe behavior.
• Strong work ethic, attention to detail, and willingness to learn.

Preferred Qualifications

• One to three years of safety experience within construction, industrial, mechanical, electrical, or mission-critical environments.
• Previous experience supporting data center construction projects.
• OSHA 30 certification.
• CPR, First Aid, AED, or bloodborne-pathogen training.
• Experience conducting employee orientations, jobsite audits, or incident investigations.