Safety Specialist

About the role

The Safety Specialist is a field-focused safety professional embedded within construction operations, serving as a trusted partner to project teams and leadership. This role enables the work to be done safely by building strong relationships, developing people, and integrating safety into everyday planning and execution.

Responsibilities

• Monitor compliance with Shook Safety and Health programs and federal and state safety regulations by conducting safety audits of Shook worksites and facilities.
• Determine corrective or preventative measures for existing or potential hazards and follow up to verify measures have been implemented.
• Affiliate in the assessment, development, and implementation of Shook Safety and Health programs, policies, and procedures.
• Inform (with the assistance of the Director of Safety) estimating personnel of special requirements to consider when preparing bids.
• Attend/Complete all project planning meetings and reports.
• Guide project teams by assisting in the development of site-specific safety plans/procedures for Shook projects, guiding project teams on the completion and collection of all required subcontractor safety documents, attending subcontractor pre-construction safety meetings, managing OSHA and other regulatory inspections, immediately responding and leading the investigation of all incidents and injuries within the assigned region.
• Affiliate in the preparation of material and/or reports for the company’s use in hearings, lawsuits, and insurance investigations, if applicable.
• Deliver and develop (if needed) safety training on a variety of topics at the project level or in general.
• Participate as a member of the Shook Safety Committee.
• Represent Shook in industry safety associations (ASSP, CEA, AGC, etc.).

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited degree program in Occupational Safety & Health, Engineering, Construction Management, or related field of study, and a minimum of 3 years of related construction safety experience, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Completed OSHA 30-hour training.
• Extensive knowledge of all OSHA standards related to construction.
• Ability to learn and adapt to the changing needs of the Shook Safety and Health programs.
• BCSP Certification (Preferred or willing to work towards one).

Qualifications

• Demonstrated interest in continuous learning, skill development, and professional growth within the safety and construction industry.
• Willingness to pursue ongoing training, certification, and expanded responsibilities over time.

Benefits

This role offers a true partnership role within operations, strong leadership support for safety as a core value, growth opportunities, mentorship, and professional development, and the ability to positively impact people, projects, and company culture every day.