Construction Safety Specialist
About The Position
Compliance Management International (CMI) is committed to delivering best-in-class safety support across construction projects. Our Construction Safety Professionals partner directly with General Contractors to implement effective safety programs, ensure regulatory compliance, and promote a proactive, site-wide safety culture. This role requires strong field presence, leadership capability, and the ability to collaborate across multiple trades and stakeholders. The Project Safety Manager / Construction Safety Professional shall possess the qualifications and experience necessary to support complex construction environments while ensuring full compliance with client, company, and regulatory safety standards.
Requirements
- Minimum of 3 years of full-time construction safety management experience AND Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health and Safety (or related field)
- Minimum of 5 years of full-time construction safety management experience AND Board-certified safety credential from a nationally recognized organization such as: CSP (Certified Safety Professional), CIH (Certified Industrial Hygienist), ASP (Associate Safety Professional), CHST (Construction Health and Safety Technician), CRSP (Canadian Registered Safety Professional), or CCOHS equivalent
- Minimum of 6 years of full-time construction safety management experience AND Current OSHA 500 Certification
Nice To Haves
- Experience supporting a General Contractor on large-scale commercial or industrial construction projects
- Data Center construction experience preferred, but not required
- Experience using and interpreting safety monitoring equipment/meters is highly preferred
- Strong working knowledge of OSHA Construction Standards (29 CFR 1926)
- Working knowledge of high-risk activities including electrical safety, fall protection, confined space, crane operations, excavation, and critical lifts
- Proven ability to influence and collaborate with field teams, supervisors, subcontractors, and management
- Strong hazard recognition, risk assessment, and problem-solving skills
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and/or safety management systems
Responsibilities
- Serve as a safety resource to the General Contractor, subcontractors, and project team
- Mentor, coach, and train field personnel on OSHA standards, company policies, and industry best practices
- Promote and sustain a positive safety culture through active engagement with workers and site leadership
- Participate in and support daily, weekly, and monthly safety meetings as required by the project
- Conduct routine site safety inspections, audits, and observations; identify hazards and recommend corrective actions
- Lead and support safety processes including Pre-Task Planning (PTP), Job Safety Analyses (JSAs), permit programs, and incident investigations
- Facilitate new hire orientations, toolbox talks, and task-specific training
- Monitor compliance with OSHA 29 CFR 1926 standards and site-specific safety requirements
- Prepare and maintain accurate safety documentation, reports, and metrics for project leadership
- Support high-risk work activities including electrical safety, fall protection, confined space entry, crane operations, lockout/tagout, and hot work permitting
- Assist with contractor compliance, site audits, corrective action tracking, and continuous improvement initiatives
Benefits
- medical
- dental
- vision
- 401(k) with company match
- employer-paid life insurance
- short-term and long-term disability coverage
- voluntary life insurance for employees and their families
- generous paid time off
- 9 paid holidays
- annual performance bonuses
- paid training
- educational opportunities
- career development
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
