Construction Site Safety Specialist

AECOM•Arlington, VA

23h•$75,000 - $90,000•Onsite

About The Position

AECOM is actively seeking a Construction Site Safety Specialist for employment in our Arlington, VA office. The Construction Site Safety Specialist is responsible for implementing, monitoring, and enforcing safety programs to ensure a safe and compliant construction work environment. This role proactively identifies and mitigates hazards, conducts site inspections and safety training, ensures compliance with OSHA and local safety regulations, and promotes a strong safety culture among project teams and subcontractors. The Site Safety Specialist works closely with project management to reduce incidents, prevent injuries, and support successful project execution.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in safety, Health & Environment or related field and 2+ years of experience in construction/demolition safety on major infrastructure programs.
Experience in managing safety as an owner’s representative.
Experience in SH&E management and training.
Experienced in the design and deployment of safety related procedures.
Ability to work in a team environment and to interface with construction sub-contractors.
Valid U.S. Driver's license and as a condition of employment, must pass AECOM's motor vehicle records review
As a condition of employment, candidate must be able to pass GSA Government Clearance Process.

Nice To Haves

Further industry recognized credentials (i.e., CSP, CHST, CRIS, etc.) are favorable.
30-hour OSHA Construction Safety & Health (29 CFR 1926) Course
Accredited First Aid-CPR-AED Training (i.e. Red Cross or AHA)
Effective in both oral and written communications
Proficient in use of Microsoft Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint applications
Capable of multi-tasking and working in a challenging environment.

Responsibilities

Report to the Sr. HSE Onsite for the duration of the program to oversee the safety performance of the Design-Builder.
Coordinate with the Design-Builder’s Site-Safety and Health Officers (SSHOs) to facilitate safe contract performance and communicate safety matters to the Safety Manager.
Conduct inspections of Design-Builder activities
Coordinate inspection and auditing efforts with the client and Program Safety Manager.
Suspend Design-Builder work that presents imminent danger as defined in the Program Safety Management Plan.
Investigate and document near misses and incidents in coordination with the Design-Builder, Program Executive, Program Safety Manager and client.
Attend Design-Builder safety meetings.