Construction Safety Specialist
About The Position
Compliance Management International (CMI) is seeking an experienced Construction Safety Specialist to support an active construction project in Watertown, NY. This is a hands-on field role for a safety professional who is passionate about protecting workers, ensuring OSHA compliance, and building a strong safety culture alongside General Contractors and trade partners. Whether your experience is as a Construction Safety Specialist, Site Safety Specialist, Construction Safety Professional, SSHO (Site Safety & Health Officer), Safety Coordinator, or Safety Consultant, we'd like to hear from you. Local candidates only. Applicants must reside within a reasonable commuting distance of Watertown, NY. Relocation, travel, and per diem are not available for this position.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health & Safety, or a related field AND Minimum of 3 years of full-time construction safety experience
- Minimum of 5 years of full-time construction safety experience AND One of the following certifications: CSP, CIH, ASP, CHST
- Minimum of 6 years of full-time construction safety experience AND Current OSHA 500 certification
- Ability to work a day shift with overtime as project demands require.
- Reliable transportation.
- Must reside within a reasonable commuting distance of Burlington, NJ.
Nice To Haves
- Experience supporting General Contractors on commercial, industrial, manufacturing, pharmaceutical, mission-critical, or data center construction projects.
- Strong knowledge of OSHA 29 CFR 1926 Construction Standards.
- Experience supporting high-risk construction activities.
- Strong hazard recognition, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and electronic safety management systems.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the on-site safety resource for project teams, contractors, and subcontractors.
- Conduct daily safety inspections, audits, and field observations.
- Identify hazards, recommend corrective actions, and verify timely resolution.
- Promote a proactive safety culture through coaching, mentoring, and employee engagement.
- Lead and support Pre-Task Planning (PTPs), Job Safety Analyses (JSAs), permit programs, and incident investigations.
- Facilitate new hire orientations, toolbox talks, and task-specific safety training.
- Monitor compliance with OSHA 29 CFR 1926 standards and project-specific safety requirements.
- Support high-risk work activities, including electrical safety, fall protection, confined space entry, crane operations, lockout/tagout (LOTO), and hot work.
- Maintain safety reports, inspection records, incident documentation, and project safety metrics.
- Partner with project leadership to support continuous safety improvement across the jobsite.
Benefits
- medical, dental, and 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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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
