Safety Engineer

Job Summary

As a Safety Engineer, you will ensure the safety of employees, trade partners, and the general public on our world class projects. The Safety Engineer is responsible for creating a culture of care while enforcing Clark's Safety and Health Policy, as well as local and federal safety standards on jobsites. This role participates in safety education in partnership with project supervisors to develop safe work plans for all phases and tasks.

To us, no project is successful unless it is built safely.

• Drive the Clark safety culture on a project.
• Oversee and ensure the safety of employees, trade partners, and the general public.
• Enforce corporate and project specific safety and health programs as well as federal, state, and local safety standards.
• Lead the review of specialized safety plans (e.g. crane, confined space, Job Action Analysis).
• Partner with subcontractors to ensure all documentation is submitted timely.
• Identify known or potential exposures and recommend corrective action.
• Understand your project's schedule and relevant contract documents.
• Develop, coordinate, and implement overall project specific safety programs.
• Partner with field supervision to ensure safety hazard mitigation measures are included in the planning of project construction activities.
• Develop project specific safety education for jobsite personnel, including subcontractors, based upon upcoming work activities or recent at-risk trends.
• Drive and create a safety vision and align the team to deliver and achieve a safe workplace for everyone.
• Facilitate third party safety reviews including OSHA.
• Cultivate a network of industry relationships to bring potential business opportunities to Clark leadership.
• Cultivate industry relationships to help attract and recruit top talent to Clark; a mindset of "All team members are recruiters".
• Exceed stakeholders’ expectations by anticipating their needs, desires, and goals.

• 2+ years of relevant construction safety experience with an undergraduate degree in safety and health (or related discipline) or demonstrated construction safety and trade experience.
• Ability to communicate and influence supervisors, peers, and external partners.
• Proof of training and experience in managing crane, fall protection, excavation, scaffolds, and heavy equipment safely.
• Strong ability to manage multiple competing priorities in a deadline‑driven environment.
• Agile, energetic, data‑driven approach to achieving individual and organizational objectives while balancing short‑term and long‑term goals.
• Alignment to Clark Standards of Excellence: self‑motivated, results oriented, adaptable, team player, accountable, ethical, innovative, resilient, builds relationships, builds people/teams and followership, sets direction and executes.

• OSHA 30‑Hour Safety Training Certificate.
• Safety Technician Certificate (STSC).
• General Service Person (GSP) certification.
• First Aid/CPR training.

This is an active, hands‑on role. You will be on your feet frequently, navigating active job sites with uneven terrain, stairs, ladders, and hoists. The work is physically demanding and requires a full range of motion, including bending, kneeling, and reaching. You will need to lift and carry materials up to 25 pounds, and occasionally up to 50 pounds. The role includes desk time in the office for tasks such as computer work, document review, and meetings.

You will spend a significant amount of time on active construction sites, which means being adaptable to all kinds of weather and moderate to loud noise levels, and comfortable in elevated or confined work areas with moving mechanical equipment in a fast‑paced project setting. You will also spend time in a typical office setting with moderate noise levels. Your safety is our top priority, and you will be expected to follow Clark Construction’s safety policies, procedures, and all applicable laws at all locations.

This is a demanding, high‑performance environment. We are looking for candidates who are energized by challenge, thrive under pressure, and are prepared to do…