Project Safety Specialist II

Location: Fort Wayne, IN • Full-Time • Day Shift • Overtime available as project needs require • Project-related travel may be required

About the role

Commercial Contracting Corporation (CCC) is an employee-owned construction company committed to delivering outstanding results through safety, teamwork, craftsmanship, and accountability. As a nationally recognized Top Workplace, we invest in our people and create opportunities for employees to build meaningful, long-term careers.

The Project Safety Specialist II serves as a key partner to operations and project leadership, providing guidance and oversight to ensure compliance with company, customer, and regulatory safety requirements. This role is responsible for supporting field operations through hazard identification, safety planning, employee engagement, training initiatives, incident prevention, and continuous improvement efforts. The successful candidate will be an experienced safety professional capable of leading site-specific safety programs while fostering collaboration and accountability throughout the project team.

Responsibilities

• Lead project-level safety programs on active industrial and commercial construction sites
• Create, implement, and maintain project-specific safety plans
• Conduct new employee and subcontractor safety orientations
• Partner with project management and field leadership to support safe work execution
• Facilitate pre-task planning and job hazard analysis activities
• Coordinate emergency response planning and preparedness initiatives
• Perform routine jobsite safety inspections and compliance assessments
• Support incident investigations and corrective action implementation
• Deliver toolbox talks, safety meetings, and specialized training programs
• Monitor compliance with OSHA standards and customer-specific requirements
• Maintain project safety documentation, records, and reporting systems
• Verify employee training, certifications, drug testing requirements, and site qualifications
• Promote proactive hazard recognition and risk mitigation strategies
• Maintain strong client relationships and represent CCC professionally during safety meetings
• Encourage employee engagement through observation, coaching, and continuous improvement efforts

Requirements

• OSHA 30 Certification
• OSHA 510 Certification
• BCSP Safety Trained Supervisor Construction (STS-C)
• Experience supporting industrial construction and heavy commercial construction projects
• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and construction safety practices
• Ability to work independently and provide field leadership
• Excellent communication and organizational skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Graduate Safety Practitioner (GSP)
• First Aid, CPR, Bloodborne Pathogens, and Narcan Administration training
• Experience leading contractor safety programs
• Experience conducting audits, investigations, and safety training
• Familiarity with manufacturing, automotive, energy, or industrial construction environments

Work Environment

• Fast-paced project environments
• Indoor and outdoor work locations
• Exposure to changing weather conditions
• Simultaneous support of multiple project activities
• Work around elevated surfaces, heavy equipment, power tools, and industrial processes
• Occasional exposure to noise, dust, airborne particles, and construction-related hazards
• Extended project hours during critical construction phases

Physical Requirements

• Ability to navigate active construction sites throughout the workday
• Ability to walk, stand, climb, bend, and move across uneven terrain
• Ability to observe and identify potential workplace hazards
• Ability to communicate effectively with project teams, subcontractors, customers, and leadership
• Ability to review documentation, training materials, and safety reports
• Ability to follow and enforce company safety requirements and industry best practices

Benefits

Day-One Benefits

• 100% company-paid medical and dental premiums for individual, couple, or family coverage
• Health Savings Account (HSA) contribution and employer match
• Vision insurance options
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Financial Security

• 401(k) with dollar-for-dollar company match up to 5% of eligible earnings
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Long-term wealth-building opportunities through employee ownership

Additional Benefits

• Paid holidays and paid time off
• Ongoing professional development
• Safety and leadership training opportunities
• Career advancement pathways within a growing organization

Career Growth Opportunities

At CCC, we believe our people are our greatest investment. As a Project Safety Specialist II, you'll have opportunities to expand your expertise, strengthen your leadership capabilities, and advance within a growing employee-owned company.

Professional Development Opportunities May Include:

• Mentorship from senior safety and operations leaders
• Exposure to large-scale industrial and commercial construction projects
• Advanced safety certification support
• Leadership development programs
• Cross-functional collaboration with project executives and operational leadership
• Opportunities to progress into regional safety, safety management, or corporate leadership roles

As an employee-owner, you'll contribute directly to the company's success while building a rewarding long-term career.