Senior Safety Specialist

JP Cullen•Madison, WI

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Safety Specialist is responsible for overseeing and enhancing construction safety programs across the organization. This role provides hands-on, field-based safety leadership by leading jobsite safety initiatives, conducting comprehensive construction risk assessments, delivering safety training, investigating incidents, and ensuring compliance with all OSHA and regulatory requirements. The Senior Safety Specialist partners closely with project teams to promote safe work practices on active construction sites. This position also mentors junior safety staff and takes a proactive approach to strengthening a culture of safety within construction operations at all levels of the organization.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in occupational safety/health degree with at least three years of experience as a Safety Specialist OR completion of an Apprenticeship combined with a minimum of six years of construction experience.
Proficiency with OSHA standards.
Advanced knowledge of construction industry practices, risk management and field operations.
Thorough understanding of and ability to enforce all federal, state, local and company regulations.
Ability to recognize hazardous situations and implement corrective measures is essential.
Good understanding of corporate and industry practices, processes, standards, etc.
Strong management, leadership and interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate well both verbally and in writing.

Nice To Haves

CHST, ASP, or CSP Preferred

Responsibilities

Ensure that the intent of Cullen policies, procedures and quality standards is followed in accordance with our Quality Management System.
Participate in pre-job planning, Ops Planning, and attend 6-week jobsite visits to hold job teams accountable.
Determine the means, methods and equipment during pre-construction evaluation phase.
Develop and facilitate both formal and informal training sessions at job sites.
Educate foreman on the daily work plan procedure and hold them accountable.
Ensure that Subcontractors are conducting the proper training requirements as per the OSHA standards, review their safety programs, and prepare written reports of any violations.
Assist safety director in investigations, near misses, and OSHA investigations.
Ensure all field personnel are up to date on compliance requirements (OSHA 30, first aid, CPR, etc.).
Conduct on-site inspections and control hazardous working conditions or unsafe employee activities through teaching and coaching.