Construction Safety Specialist

About Us

Rex Moore continues to be powered by amazing employees for over 100 years. Together we are building a world that is safe, comfortable, and sustainable. Our diverse team of experts creates innovative, integrated solutions to make cities more connected, buildings more intelligent, and environments more comfortable and secure.

About the Role

The Construction Safety Specialist I is responsible for promoting a safe and healthy work environment, driving continuous improvement of Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) systems to reduce incidents and ensure regulatory compliance. This position assists in developing and directing the implementation of safety programs while ensuring management takes action to improve employee safety. The role involves working directly with project-level functional leads (e.g., Journeymen, Service Technicians) to integrate and address applicable safety and health requirements in work products and activities.

Responsibilities

• Conduct safety assessments and inspections of projects under construction to monitor and ensure compliance with safety and health requirements, including contractual commitments, laws, regulations, and project-specific environmental, safety, and health plans.
• Collaborate with management to develop, prepare, and implement environmental, safety, and security policies and procedures.
• Identify opportunities to eliminate workplace injuries, accidents, and health problems.
• Assist the Safety Manager or Corporate Safety & Risk Manager with the development of Method of Procedure (MOP) and critical activity plans.
• Conduct investigations into employee or sub-contractor injuries, motor vehicle accidents, spills, discharges, theft, vandalism, and property damages, and develop written reports documenting findings, including root cause analysis.
• As directed by the Corporate Safety & Risk Manager, conduct safety and compliance training for supervisors and field employees.
• Provide comprehensive written reports to document site visits, activities, and incidents as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of full-time safety experience in a construction setting.
• Working knowledge of injury prevention, compliance, and risk reduction techniques.
• Electrical trade experience preferred.
• OSHA 30 construction certificate valid within 5 years.
• Trade experience with a board-certified safety credential from a nationally recognized organization (e.g., CSP, ASP, CHST) and five years of full-time construction safety management experience.
• Knowledge of state and federal safety regulations as applied to construction and general industry.
• First Aid, CPR, and AED certifications; must be willing to lead in an emergency event.
• Competent Person certifications: Electrical safety (NFPA 70E), Excavation, Fall protection, and Confined space.
• Self-driven, able to work alone or as part of a team on assigned tasks and initiatives.
• Ability to work split shifts, overtime, weekends, and travel as needed.
• Strong computer literacy, including Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and other relevant software.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, supervisory, and leadership skills.

Physical Requirements

• Occasionally lift and move up to 50 pounds.
• Occasionally climb, balance, stoop, kneel, and reach with hands and arms at waist level and below; work in limited spaces.
• Regularly required to talk to communicate detailed and accurate information.
• Regularly required to hear (with or without correction) to receive and interpret detailed information and instructions.
• Regularly required to sit for long and short periods at a desk or while driving to remote worksites.
• Regularly required to walk for long and short distances to accomplish job tasks.
• Regularly required to reach, including extending hand(s) and arm(s) in front of the body and at shoulder level.
• Ability to see with or without correction, including close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Travel Requirements

Must be able to travel 75% to be onsite and attend meetings as needed (locations include CA, NV, TC, etc.).

Benefits

• Health Benefits
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Life and Disability Benefits
• Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off
• Access to multiple types of training
• Opportunities for self-development and career progression
• Wellness Benefits and Employee Assistance Program
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Apprenticeship Program

Career Advancement

At Rex Moore, we provide opportunities for growth with competitive salaries and benefits in an exciting, dynamic, fast-paced, and fun workplace environment. If you're looking to build a strong career, we have an opportunity for you!