Construction Safety Specialist (Field Based)

ERM • Sacramento, CA

9h • $76,003 - $97,386 • Onsite

About The Position

ERM is hiring an on-site Construction Safety Specialist to support and lead safety initiatives for a high-visibility construction project. The ideal candidate will have strong interpersonal skills, a trade background, and a solid foundation in construction safety practices, particularly around fall protection, scaffolding, and roofing. This is a full-time hours (40+ hours per week), limited-term role with a duration of 7 months, extendable.

Requirements

• A minimum of 2 years of relevant construction safety experience.
• Strong working knowledge of fall protection systems, scaffolding safety, and roofing operations.
• Demonstrated ability to review and critique Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs) or pre-task plans.
• Experience leading or supporting incident investigations.
• OSHA 30-hour Construction Certification required
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills—approachable yet firm in enforcing safety requirements.
• Self-directed, reliable, and able to thrive in a dynamic construction environment.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Safety Engineering, Occupational Health and Safety or related degree preferred but not required.
• Background in skilled trades (e.g., carpentry, roofing) highly desirable.
• Competent person certifications for fall protection/scaffolding a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and document daily site safety inspections.
• Enforce compliance with fall protection and scaffolding safety regulations.
• Review, evaluate, and provide feedback on contractor pre-task plans.
• Support and lead safety-related aspects of construction projects, ensuring risk mitigation is integrated into execution plans.
• Assist site leadership in managing and improving the overall safety program.
• Serve as a visible, proactive safety presence during high-risk activities (e.g., roofing, elevated work).
• Lead and support incident investigations, including root cause analysis and corrective action tracking.
• Facilitate toolbox talks, safety stand-downs, and jobsite safety meetings.
• Collaborate with trade partners and subcontractors to ensure safe work practices are consistently followed.
• Build strong relationships across all levels while maintaining accountability and enforcing safety standards.
• Identify hazards and recommend timely, practical corrective actions.

Benefits

• We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical, dental, vision, 401(k), life & disability insurance to benefits eligible employees.
• Benefits Eligibility is limited to Regular employees regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week.
• Fixed-Term employees (including Flexforce) who are regularly scheduled to work 20 hours a week or more are eligible for a limited benefits package.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees