Construction Safety Specialist
About The Position
Compliance Management International (CMI) is seeking a Construction Safety Specialist to provide safety support across construction projects. The specialist partners directly with General Contractors to implement effective safety programs, ensure regulatory compliance, and promote a proactive, site-wide safety culture. The position requires an active field presence, leadership capability, and collaboration with multiple trades and stakeholders. Experience supporting a General Contractor on a data center build is required. The role involves advising and training project personnel, conducting site inspections and safety meetings, supporting safety planning and incident investigations, monitoring compliance with OSHA construction standards, and maintaining project safety documentation. Work takes place on construction sites and includes physical activity and exposure to varying weather conditions. Flexible hours, including overtime, may be required based on project needs.
Requirements
- Experience supporting a General Contractor on a data center build.
- Strong working knowledge of OSHA construction standards (29 CFR 1926).
- Working knowledge of high-risk activities such as electrical safety, fall protection, confined space, and crane operations.
- Proven ability to influence and collaborate with field teams, supervisors, 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.
- Meet one of the following qualification pathways: Option 1—minimum 3 years of full-time construction safety management experience and a bachelor's degree in Environmental Health and Safety or a related field; Option 2—minimum 5 years of full-time construction safety management experience and a board-certified safety credential from a nationally recognized organization, such as CSP, CIH, ASP, or CHST; Option 3—minimum 6 years of full-time construction safety management experience and current OSHA 500 Certification.
- Ability to work flexible hours, including overtime, based on project needs.
- Reliable transportation and residence within a reasonable commuting distance; project-specific travel/per diem will be defined as needed.
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.
Benefits
- Medical coverage
- Dental coverage
- Vision coverage
- 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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Job Type
Full-time
