Construction Safety Specialist (Field Based)

Overview

On-site safety specialist overseeing fall protection, scaffolding, and roofing safety for a construction project.

Key Responsibilities

• toolbox talks
• incident investigation
• safety inspections
• compliance enforcement
• risk mitigation
• hazard identification

Tasks

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

Requirements

• fall protection
• scaffolding
• osha 30
• 2+ years
• incident investigation
• safety degree

What You Bring

-Strong working knowledge of fall protection systems, scaffolding safety, and roofing operations. -Self-directed, reliable, and able to thrive in a dynamic construction environment. -OSHA 30-hour Construction Certification required; competent person certifications for fall protection/scaffolding a plus. -A minimum of 2 years of relevant construction safety experience. -Experience leading or supporting incident investigations. -Demonstrated ability to review and critique Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs) or pre-task plans. -Background in skilled trades (e.g., carpentry, roofing) highly desirable. -Bachelor’s degree in Safety Engineering, Occupational Health and Safety or related degree preferred but not required. -Excellent communication and interpersonal skills—approachable yet firm in enforcing safety requirements.

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Benefits

-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. Casual employees are NOT benefits eligible. See your recruiter for more details.

About Erm

-Flourished through merging UK and US consultancies, building a truly global footprint. -Has carried out major environmental assessments for projects like High Speed 1, HS2, Keystone and Dakota Access pipelines. -Works in sectors from mining, energy and chemicals to manufacturing, pharma, power, renewables, finance and TMT. -Combines strategic advisory and technical delivery, using digital tools and proprietary methodologies. -Notably led environmental impact assessments for cross-border hydroelectric, rail and oil infrastructure.

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