Safety Inspector

Parsons Corporation•Newark, NJ

4d•$112,200 - $196,400•Onsite

About The Position

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Safety Inspector to join our team! In this role you will support construction safety oversight activities on a major tunneling and infrastructure program by conducting field inspections, identifying hazards, and helping ensure compliance with project safety requirements. This position is part of our Corporate team. For over 80 years, Parsons Corporation, has shaped the future of the defense, intelligence, and critical infrastructure markets. Our employees work in a close-knit team environment to find new, innovative ways to deliver smart solutions that are used and valued by customers around the world. By combining unique technologies with deep domain expertise across cybersecurity, missile defense, space, connected infrastructure, transportation, smart cities, and more, we're providing tomorrow's solutions today.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Occupational Health, Construction Management, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience.
Minimum of 5 years of construction safety or field inspection experience, preferably on heavy civil, infrastructure, transit, or tunneling projects.
Working knowledge of OSHA regulations, construction safety requirements, and hazard recognition practices.
Experience performing field inspections, documenting findings, and tracking corrective actions to closure.
Ability to communicate effectively with craft labor, supervisors, contractors, and project leadership.

Nice To Haves

CHST, OHST, OSHA 30, or other relevant safety certification.
Experience supporting tunnel, underground, rail, or other major transportation construction projects.
Familiarity with confined space, excavation safety, fall protection, and lifting and rigging requirements.
Experience using digital inspection, reporting, or safety management systems.

Responsibilities

Conduct daily and periodic field safety inspections of active work areas, access points, staging areas, and contractor operations.
Identify unsafe conditions and behaviors, document observations, and communicate required corrective actions to field supervision.
Monitor contractor compliance with project safety plans, site procedures, permits, and applicable regulatory requirements.
Support verification of safe work practices for high-risk activities including excavation, confined space entry, lifting operations, hot work, and work adjacent to heavy equipment.
Participate in incident reporting, investigations, and follow-up actions to help prevent recurrence.
Maintain inspection logs, field reports, safety observations, and corrective action tracking documentation.
Coordinate with construction management, safety staff, and contractor representatives to address field safety concerns in a timely manner.
Promote a strong safety culture through active field presence, coaching, and participation in safety meetings and toolbox talks.