Senior Safety Specialist, Self Perform, Steel

Role Summary

The Senior Safety Specialist will coordinate and implement the field safety program for routine and complex construction projects. The position will conduct safety inspections, identify and document hazardous conditions, write reports, and perform trend analysis to support JE Dunn’s safety strategy and values.

• Coordinates and implements the field safety program for routine construction projects.
• Conducts regular walk‑through inspections of construction sites to ensure compliance with laws and company policies.
• Conducts safety audits on assigned projects, documents findings, and recommends abatement of hazardous or potentially hazardous conditions.
• Utilizes internal safety management systems to document findings and track abatement techniques and closure.
• Conducts project‑specific new‑hire orientation and oversees drug and alcohol policy compliance.
• Monitors the implementation of prime contractor and/or subcontractor safety programs.
• Attends project pre‑planning, progress, and other project‑related meetings to discuss safety‑related matters.
• Supports field leadership in implementing safety program specifics, chairing the project safety committee, and facilitating related meetings and committees.
• Assists in the investigation of project‑related accidents, determines root causes, and recommends changes to prevent recurrence.
• Coordinates with injured employees and clinics to ensure treatment and timely return to work; compiles injury progress summary reports.
• Monitors site safety incentive programs.

• Possesses advanced safety knowledge, identifies complex hazards involving safety, health, and hazardous materials, and provides complex abatement solutions.
• Applies higher‑level knowledge of equipment, laws, and work processes to make project‑specific safety recommendations.
• Communicates effectively, playing an active role in meetings and discussions.
• Performs trend analysis using internal safety systems to identify safety trends and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Provides guidance and training on basic and intermediate safety topics for new or existing personnel.
• Assists safety leadership during insurance audits.
• Oversees more complex projects, including one large or complex project or multiple projects.
• Manages controlled insurance program projects.
• Develops and implements training strategies, processes, and new or improved training programs.
• Develops effective training methods such as digital learning, classroom instruction, skill qualifications, and on‑the‑job training.
• Assists in identifying and implementing technologies to enhance learning experiences.
• Monitors company safety metrics to identify training improvement opportunities.
• Provides in‑person and virtual training sessions and maintains training records.

• Ability to perform work accurately, completely, and timely.
• Advanced verbal and written communication skills.
• Intermediate proficiency in MS Office.
• Knowledge of and ability to enforce federal, state, local, and company safety regulations.
• Advanced proficiency in company safety software and tools.
• Ability to recognize hazardous situations and implement corrective measures.
• Ability to build and maintain collaborative relationships with internal and external teams.
• Knowledge of testing protocols for environmental hazards.
• Intermediate proficiency in construction technology.

• Bachelor’s degree in a safety and health‑related field (preferred).
• Equivalent relevant experience will be considered.

• 5+ years of construction safety experience (required).

• Valid and unrestricted driver’s license required.

The benefits package for this position is Professional Non‑Union. For more details, please refer to the benefits section on the company website.

JE Dunn Construction is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. We provide equal opportunity to all people without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected category. JE Dunn is a background screening, drug‑free workplace.

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