Senior, Safety Specialist

Senior, Construction Safety Specialist

Compliance Management International (CMI) is seeking an experienced Construction Safety Specialist to support a high-profile data center construction project. This is an exciting opportunity for a safety professional who thrives in fast-paced, mission-critical environments and is passionate about protecting workers while helping deliver world-class construction projects.

Whether your background is as a Construction Safety Specialist, Construction Safety Manager, Site Safety Manager, Owner's Safety Representative, Safety Consultant, or Construction Safety Professional, we encourage you to apply.

As the on-site safety leader, you'll work closely with the owner, contractors, and project teams to maintain a safe, compliant, and productive construction site.

Key responsibilities include:

• Represent the project owner by providing professional construction safety oversight throughout all phases of construction.
• Partner with project leadership, contractors, and subcontractors to build and maintain a proactive safety culture.
• Conduct daily field inspections, safety observations, audits, and hazard assessments.
• Identify safety concerns, recommend corrective actions, and verify completion.
• Lead critical safety processes including:
• Pre-Task Planning (PTPs)
• Job Safety Analyses (JSAs)
• Permit-required work
• High-risk activity reviews
• Facilitate site orientations, toolbox talks, and ongoing safety training.
• Mentor field personnel on OSHA requirements, electrical safety, and construction best practices.
• Participate in daily coordination meetings and project safety reviews.
• Prepare and maintain safety reports, inspection records, and project documentation.
• Promote continuous improvement while supporting a Zero Incident safety culture.

What we're looking for:

Required qualifications include:

• 5+ years of construction safety experience representing an Owner on active construction projects.
• Data center, mission-critical, or hyperscale construction experience is required.
• Strong working knowledge of electrical safety practices in energized construction environments.
• Thorough understanding of OSHA 29 CFR 1926 Construction Standards.
• Proven ability to influence contractors, project leadership, and field personnel.
• Strong hazard recognition, incident prevention, and risk assessment skills.
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and electronic safety management platforms.

Preferred qualifications include:

• NFPA 70E certification or demonstrated electrical safety experience.
• BCSP certifications including CHST, STS-C, ASP, or CSP.
• OSHA 500 or OSHA 510 certification.
• Degree in Occupational Safety, Safety Management, or a related field.

Required certifications include:

• OSHA 30-Hour Construction certification (issued within the past five years).
• Current First Aid, CPR, and AED certifications.

Work environment:

This is a field-based position requiring daily presence on an active data center construction project. The role requires the ability to:

• Stand and walk for extended periods.
• Climb ladders and work at elevated heights.
• Navigate active construction zones and uneven terrain.
• Enter confined spaces when required.
• Lift up to 30 pounds.
• Work indoors and outdoors in varying weather and environmental conditions.

Additional requirements include:

• Ability to work overtime and flexible schedules based on project demands.
• Must reside within a reasonable commuting distance of the project site.
• Relocation assistance, travel reimbursement, and per diem are not available for this position.

Why join CMI?

At Compliance Management International, we don't just support construction projects—we help build them safely. Our professionals are trusted by some of the nation's leading owners and contractors to deliver expert safety leadership on complex, high-profile projects.

If you're looking to advance your career on cutting-edge data center and mission-critical construction projects, join a team where your expertise is valued, your leadership makes an impact, and safety is at the core of everything we do.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Compliance Management International (CMI) is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

Position Disclaimer

This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the responsibilities and requirements of the role. It is not an exhaustive list and may be subject to change at any time to meet the needs of the organization. Management reserves the right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities as necessary.