Construction Safety Specialist; Field Based

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 role (40+ hours per week) 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 JHA 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.

Annual base pay range: $76,003.20 – $97,385.60 (USD), limited‑term, non‑exempt. This role may be eligible for bonus pay; casual and fixed‑term/Flexforce employees are not bonus eligible.

Comprehensive package including paid time off, medical, dental, vision, 401(k), life & disability insurance for eligible employees. Benefits eligibility is limited to regular employees scheduled at least 20 hours per week. Fixed‑term employees may receive a limited benefits package; casual employees are not benefits eligible.