Construction Safety Specialist; Field Based

Construction Safety Specialist

ERM is hiring an on-site Construction Safety Specialist to support and lead safety initiatives for a high-visibility construction project. The ideal candidate will have strong interpersonal skills, a trade background, and a solid foundation in construction safety practices, particularly around fall protection, scaffolding, and roofing. This is a full-time hours (40+ hours per week), limited-term role with a duration of 7 months, extendable.

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

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

ERM is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.