Safety Specialist | Construction

About the role

The Construction Safety Professional will support high-profile construction projects by creating safe, compliant, and productive job sites. They will serve as the on-site safety resource, promote a proactive safety culture, and ensure compliance with OSHA standards.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the on-site safety resource for General Contractors, subcontractors, and project teams.
• Build strong relationships with field personnel while promoting a proactive, positive safety culture.
• Coach and mentor employees on OSHA regulations, company policies, and industry best practices.
• Conduct routine safety inspections, audits, and field observations to identify hazards and implement corrective actions.
• Support and lead critical safety processes, including Pre-Task Planning (PTP), Job Safety Analyses (JSAs), Permit programs, Incident investigations, and new hire orientations, toolbox talks, and task-specific safety training.
• Facilitate daily, weekly, and monthly safety meetings.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA 29 CFR 1926 standards and project-specific safety requirements.
• Maintain accurate safety documentation, reports, and performance metrics.

Requirements

• 5+ years of construction safety experience, preferably supporting a pharmaceutical build.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA Construction Standards (29 CFR 1926).
• OSHA 30-Hour Construction certification (completed within the past 5 years).
• Current First Aid, CPR, and AED certification.
• CHST, STS-C and or OSHA 500 highly preferred.
• Degree in a safety related field a plus.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong hazard recognition, risk assessment, and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and/or safety management software.

Qualifications

• Ability to work flexible schedules, including overtime, as project needs require.
• Reliable transportation.
• Residence within a reasonable commuting distance of the assigned project (project-specific travel or per diem are not available for this opportunity).