Senior Safety Specialist – Commercial Construction

Location: Abilene, TX

About the role

An established commercial construction contractor is looking for an experienced Senior Safety Specialist to support a major project in Abilene, Texas. This is a hands-on, site-based safety position for someone who is comfortable being in the field, working directly with crews and project leadership, and taking ownership of day-to-day safety compliance. This is not a short-term assignment tied only to the Abilene project. The company has an active pipeline of work and is looking for someone who can transition to additional projects as work progresses.

Responsibilities

• Conducting daily jobsite safety audits and inspections
• Developing and maintaining site-specific safety plans
• Leading safety meetings, toolbox talks and employee training
• Monitoring OSHA compliance and preparing for inspections
• Completing Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs) and identifying potential risks
• Responding to and documenting incidents
• Working directly with GC safety teams to meet site-specific requirements
• Coaching field employees and reinforcing safe work practices
• Managing multiple safety priorities with limited supervision
• Serving as a senior safety resource and setting the standard for safety performance in the field

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health & Safety or a related safety field + at least 1 year of construction safety experience, OR
• 5+ years of construction safety experience with a recognized safety certification if a bachelor's degree is not held

Qualifications

• Safety certification required for candidates without the applicable bachelor's degree
• OSHA 500 certification strongly preferred
• Valid driver's license
• Authorized to work in the United States

Skills

• Fluent bilingual English/Spanish — must be able to read, write, communicate and conduct meetings/training in both languages
• Strong knowledge of OSHA requirements and construction safety practices
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Comfortable using Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Strong organizational and documentation skills
• Ability to manage multiple assignments through completion with minimal direction
• Proven ability to lead by example and build credibility with field teams

Pay

$45–$50/hour, depending on experience and qualifications; overtime paid for hours worked beyond the standard workweek.

Schedule

6-day workweek; full-time opportunity with continued project work; primarily field-based position.