Independent Contractor - Construction Safety - OSHA 1926 / Flagger

About the role

J. J. Keller & Associates, Inc. is seeking an Independent Contractor to join our Workplace Safety Consulting practice. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in construction safety, particularly in OSHA Construction Safety (29 CFR 1926), including hands-on construction safety experience and traffic control / flagger operations.

Responsibilities

• Provides expert advice, safety consulting, and educational services to J. J. Keller clients on construction safety and health matters through onsite engagements, off-site locations, and/or internet-based delivery methods in accordance with defined project scope.
• Designs, develops, documents, and maintains training curriculum and instructional materials for general and client-specific applications.
• Conducts safety audits, inspections, and risk assessments, based on applicable regulatory standards and client requirements related to excavation, fall protection, scaffolding, trenching, heavy equipment, electrical safety, and roadway work zones.
• Maintains regulatory expertise and incorporates changes into deliverables and training content as appropriate.
• Communicates regulatory updates, recommendations, and findings to designated client contacts through reports, briefings, or presentations.
• Provides advisory support to interpret regulatory requirements and practical application, without assuming responsibility for client compliance enforcement or ongoing operational oversight.

Requirements

• Extensive experience in construction safety and health, with a strong focus on OSHA 29 CFR 1926.
• Demonstrated expertise providing safety consulting, regulatory advisory, auditing, and training services to commercial or industrial clients related to traffic control plans, flagger operations, and roadway construction safety.
• Strong understanding of federal, state, and local construction safety regulations.
• Ability to analyze field conditions, interpret regulatory requirements, and provide practical corrective guidance.
• Past experience providing independent safety consulting services within consulting and/or complex corporate environments.
• Proficiency using business productivity tools (MS Office suite) necessary to deliver reports, presentations, and training materials.
• Excellent communication skills – verbal, written, and presentation.
• Proven ability to work effectively with client representatives at all levels.
• Strong working knowledge of sales, marketing, and finance concepts related to operating an independent consulting practice.
• Ability to legally operate a motor vehicle to perform required services.

Qualifications

• Legal authorization to work in the U.S.
• Experience operating as an independent safety consulting business (e.g., sole proprietor, incorporated entity, or equivalent).
• Ability to supply own tools, methodologies, instructional materials, and business processes necessary to deliver services.
• Responsibility for all taxes, insurance, and business-related expenses.
• Ability to maintain appropriate professional liability coverage, as required under the contractual agreement.

Skills

• Expertise in OSHA Construction Safety (29 CFR 1926).
• Strong regulatory knowledge and ability to interpret and apply regulations.
• Effective communication skills.
• Ability to analyze field conditions and provide practical guidance.
• Proficiency in MS Office suite.
• Experience in safety consulting, auditing, and training.
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle for travel.

Benefits

Travel requirements vary based on client engagements, audit needs, and training delivery, and are defined by project or statement of work.

Pay

Compensation details are provided in the contract and may vary based on scope of work and client requirements.

Schedule

Work hours are flexible and determined by project needs, with occasional travel required.