Construction Safety Specialist | Upper Township, NJ
About The Position
HazTek is seeking a Construction Safety Professional in Upper Township, New Jersey, to oversee daily site safety, support regulatory compliance, and promote a proactive safety culture. The role involves working closely with project teams to maintain a safe construction environment, with particular attention to excavation, trenching, heavy equipment, and other high-risk activities. The specialist will provide onsite safety oversight, conduct inspections and audits, implement site-specific safety plans, support safe work planning, deliver orientations and training, and investigate incidents and near misses. The position also requires maintaining safety records, partnering with project leadership and contractors, and addressing unsafe conditions and behaviors. HazTek Safety Management is a full-service safety partner founded in 1997. The company describes its work as supporting the health, safety, and well-being of employees and companies. This opportunity is local only; no travel, per diem, or relocation is offered.
Requirements
- Previous experience overseeing safety on active construction sites.
- Strong knowledge of excavation and trenching hazards, protective systems, and safe work practices.
- OSHA 30 and current First Aid certification.
- Working knowledge of OSHA construction standards and applicable safety requirements.
- Experience conducting inspections, leading safety meetings, and supporting incident investigations.
- Ability to identify hazards, communicate corrective actions, and hold teams accountable for safe work practices.
- Strong communication, leadership, documentation, and organizational skills.
- Ability to work independently while building effective relationships with project teams.
Nice To Haves
- Heavy civil, highway, or bridge construction experience.
Responsibilities
- Provide daily onsite safety oversight for construction activities and ensure compliance with OSHA regulations and project safety requirements.
- Conduct routine site inspections and audits to identify hazards, recommend corrective actions, and follow through on resolution.
- Monitor excavation, trenching, heavy equipment operations, and other high-risk activities to ensure appropriate safety measures are in place.
- Implement and maintain site-specific safety plans, policies, and procedures.
- Review job hazard analyses and assist project teams with planning work safely.
- Lead safety orientations, toolbox talks, and employee training.
- Investigate incidents and near misses, document findings, and support corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
- Maintain accurate records of inspections, training, incidents, and other safety activities.
- Partner with project leadership, contractors, and field personnel to address safety concerns and reinforce safe work practices.
- Verify proper use of personal protective equipment and intervene when unsafe conditions or behaviors are observed.
Benefits
- 401(k) with company match
- Life and AD&D insurance
- Short- and long-term disability insurance
- Medical, dental, vision, accident, and critical illness insurance
- PTO
- Eight paid holidays
- Bereavement benefits
- EAP and health advocacy
- Professional development and education assistance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
