Construction Safety Specialist (Field Based)

ERM•Walnut Creek, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

ERM is hiring a Construction Safety Specialist to support a key technology client in Sunnyvale, California. This field-based role is responsible for implementing, managing, and continuously improving safety programs across several active construction projects. The position requires broad knowledge of safety compliance programs and, where applicable, specialized safety areas. It is a tactical site-wide role focused on safety systems, regulations, and best practices. This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week, fixed-term position lasting 2.0 months. The position requires a background screening conducted by the client for badging. The anticipated annual base pay is $55–$67 (USD); actual pay may vary based on education, experience, skills, location, performance, and business needs. The role may be eligible for discretionary bonus pay, although casual and fixed-term/flex-force employees are not bonus eligible. ERM offers eligible employees a benefits package that includes paid time off (vacation, sick, and floating holidays), parental leave, medical, dental, vision, life, disability, AD&D insurance, a 401(k), and other applicable benefits. ERM describes itself as a global sustainability consultancy that partners with organizations to address sustainability challenges and related environmental, health, safety, risk, and social issues. The company states that it is committed to a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work environment and is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

Requirements

Minimum 5 years of health and safety experience in the construction industry, preferably with commercial or office building construction or large projects.
Able to pass a client-conducted background screening for badging.
Proficient in managing high-risk activities, including electrical safety, excavation, confined spaces, fall protection, and material handling.
Experienced in communicating and problem solving as a team with subcontractors.
Understands the complexities of multi-employer worksites.
Experienced trainer on construction safety topics and comfortable working with a wide variety of trades.
Demonstrated experience conducting construction site safety audits and inspections.
Experience conducting incident investigations and following reporting processes.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including an understanding of the importance of timely communications and reporting.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in safety, occupational health, engineering, or a related field is preferred.
CHST certification is a plus.
Background and knowledge working with specific trades such as electricians, ironworkers, and pipefitters is a plus.

Responsibilities

Champion a strong safety culture across the site and maximize personnel involvement in safety-related activities.
Act as the Owner’s representative while interacting with contractors.
Provide daily observations of on-site safety practices.
Provide timely, high-quality safety technical support.
Conduct regular workplace inspections to monitor compliance with site rules and procedures.
Coordinate completion of job safety analyses, risk assessments, and pre-task plans.
Prepare and submit local, state, and internal reports as needed.
Review and track investigations of injuries, illnesses, environmental releases, non-injury accidents, and near-misses to ensure they are effective and identify and resolve root causes.
Lead investigations into serious adverse events.
Monitor and analyze safety performance and initiate action to support or correct trends.

Benefits

Paid time off, including vacation, sick, and floating holidays
Parental leave
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Disability insurance
AD&D insurance
401(k)
Other applicable benefits for eligible employees
The role may be eligible for discretionary bonus pay; casual and fixed-term/flex-force employees are not bonus eligible.