Safety Professional & Consultant – Heavy Civil ​/ Field-Based

Safety Professional & Consultant – Heavy Civil / Field‑Based

The Safety Collective, Inc. is expanding its team of forward‑thinking health and safety professionals. We are looking for natural leaders—people who are motivated, grounded, and genuinely passionate about supporting people in the field.

From the first day our clients work with us, we deliver a 100 % customized experience. We take the time to understand our clients’ industries, organizations, and challenges, and we connect them with the right solutions—even when that solution isn’t us.

Our work is rooted in education, engagement, and real‑world application. In today’s business climate, change is constant. We embrace it. With an aging workforce and increasing regulatory demands, we are focused on developing people, strengthening safety culture, and helping clients navigate both today’s challenges and tomorrow’s workforce needs.

The Safety Collective is seeking an experienced Safety Professional & Consultant to support clients in the Syracuse, NY, Central New York region and/or Capital Region.

This role is open to full‑time or part‑time professionals, with scope, schedule, and workload aligned to experience, availability, and business needs. Both full‑time and part‑time consultants are fully integrated into meaningful, client‑facing work.

This is a field‑forward role supporting clients primarily within a 2–3 hour travel radius of Syracuse / Albany area. The position involves regular on‑site presence at active job sites, working directly with crews, supervisors, and leadership. Remote work is used for scheduling, reporting, and follow‑up.

The ideal candidate has strong heavy civil construction experience, particularly in traffic control, roadway, and/or bridge work, and genuinely enjoys being in the field and building relationships—not sitting behind a desk.

Work hours are flexible and largely self‑managed, with accountability focused on completing inspections, site visits, and client deliverables rather than punching a clock. There is also opportunity to expand responsibilities, territory, and leadership involvement over time, based on performance and business growth—regardless of full‑time or part‑time status.

• Build and maintain strong client relationships; support account growth
• Work closely with client representatives to define and meet expectations
• Travel regularly to client job sites within the region
• Conduct health and safety compliance audits aligned with OSHA and DOT requirements
• Create and implement client‑specific health and safety plans
• Prepare reports, documentation, and client deliverables
• Support development and implementation of health and safety management systems
• Mentor team members as the business grows
• Work across industries including heavy civil construction, transportation, mining, maritime, manufacturing, and related sectors
• Develop and deliver safety training programs and certification classes
• Lead engaging, practical training sessions and toolbox talks

• Experience in occupational health and safety, or hands‑on experience in the trades with safety responsibilities
• Heavy civil construction experience (traffic control, roadway, bridge) strongly preferred
• Comfortable speaking in front of groups and training diverse audiences
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; values people and relationships
• Proven ability to build trust and rapport with clients
• Organized, self‑directed, and comfortable managing a flexible schedule
• Strong technical writing and computer skills
• Valid driver’s license and reliable personal vehicle required (IRS mileage reimbursement provided)
• Ability to carry training materials and equipment
• Ability to climb ladders, scaffolding, and stairs
• Willing and able to wear required PPE (respirator, harness, etc.)
• Ability to pass background checks and drug/alcohol screenings as required by client sites

• Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
• OSHA 500 / 501 / 5400 Instructor
• First Aid / CPR / AED Instructor
• MEWP Instructor
• DOT Compliance Training
• HAZWOPER Instructor
• OSHA 30 Hour
• MSHA Trainer

• Meaningful,…