Environmental, Health and Safety Specialist

About Woods Construction & Interiors:

Woods Construction & Interiors is a leading General and Specialty Contractor, headquartered in Sterling Heights, Michigan. With a commitment to quality, safety, and innovation, Woods serves the commercial and retail industry, offering new build and remodel solutions that ensure clean, efficient, and safe working conditions in “open-store” retail environments. Woods works for clients throughout Michigan and across the United States. At Woods, we are dedicated to fostering a culture of safety, quality, inclusivity, and continuous improvement.

About the Role:

We are seeking an experienced Environmental, Health & Safety Specialist to join our team and oversee safety compliance on construction projects throughout the United States. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in safety, environmental and DOT regulatory compliance and a proven ability to create, implement, and enforce safety programs and protocols that ensure a safe working environment for our team members, as well as the general public.

You will play a critical role in minimizing risk, enhancing safety culture, and ensuring compliance with OSHA standards and company policies.

• Develop and implement site-specific safety plans, including emergency response, hazard identification, and risk mitigation.
• Conduct site inspections to identify hazards, ensure compliance, perform necessary training and recommend corrective actions.
• Train and mentor employees and subcontractors on safe work practices, regulatory requirements, and company safety procedures.
• Maintain and update safety documentation, including training documentation, site-level toolbox talks and safety inspections, machine and other required certifications, and safety audits.
• Collaborate with Project Managers, Superintendents, Site Foremen, and subcontractors to integrate safety into all projects.
• Lead safety meetings, toolbox talks, and orientation sessions to reinforce safe practices and company safety culture.
• Participate in accident investigations, near-hit assessments and formal reports or observations of unsafe conditions to determine root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, federal, state, and local safety regulations, and maintain necessary certifications.
• Work closely with field teams to anticipate safety challenges specific to remodels, as well as ground-up projects, including crane operations, heavy equipment usage, excavation, and fall protection.
• Additional responsibilities may include participating in DEI initiatives, as well as local and national safety and workforce associations (ASSP, CAM, AGC, Career Quest, etc…)

• Must be willing to travel to job sites throughout the US. Travel expectation 25+%
• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Construction Management, or a related field (preferred).
• 2+ years of experience in construction safety management.
• In-depth knowledge of OSHA regulations and best practices in construction safety.
• Certifications such as OSHA 30, CSP (Certified Safety Professional), CHST (Construction Health and Safety Technician), or equivalent (preferred).
• Demonstrated experience with risk assessments, incident investigation, and safety audits.
• Proficiency in safety management software and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

• Competitive salary and eligibility for company bonus program
• 100% Employer covered health insurance, with optional dental and vision
• Life, long-term, and short-term disability insurance
• 401(k) with 100% company match up to 4% of gross earnings
• Paid time off, including personal/sick time, vacation pay, and paid holidays
• A great working environment, the opportunity to travel, and a stellar team!