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Seattle, WA · On-site

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Construction Safety Specialist

Watertown, NY

Compliance Management International
Business Management Consulting • 51 - 200 employees
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Full-time, Per diem

Posted 25 days ago

Job description

Construction Safety Specialist

Third Shift | Watertown, NY | Local Candidates Only

Compliance Management International (CMI) is seeking an experienced Construction Safety Specialist to support an active construction project in Watertown, NY. This is a hands-on field role for a safety professional who is passionate about protecting workers, ensuring OSHA compliance, and building a strong safety culture alongside General Contractors and trade partners.

Whether your experience is as a Construction Safety Specialist, Site Safety Specialist, Construction Safety Professional, SSHO (Site Safety & Health Officer), Safety Coordinator, or Safety Consultant, we'd like to hear from you.

Local candidates only. Applicants must reside within a reasonable commuting distance of Watertown, NY. Relocation, travel, and per diem are not available for this position.

What You'll Do

As the on-site Construction Safety Specialist, you'll partner with project leadership, General Contractors, and subcontractors to ensure work is performed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with OSHA and client requirements.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the on-site safety resource for project teams, contractors, and subcontractors.
  • Conduct daily safety inspections, audits, and field observations.
  • Identify hazards, recommend corrective actions, and verify timely resolution.
  • Promote a proactive safety culture through coaching, mentoring, and employee engagement.
  • Lead and support Pre-Task Planning (PTPs), Job Safety Analyses (JSAs), permit programs, and incident investigations.
  • Facilitate new hire orientations, toolbox talks, and task-specific safety training.
  • Monitor compliance with OSHA 29 CFR 1926 standards and project-specific safety requirements.
  • Support high-risk work activities, including electrical safety, fall protection, confined space entry, crane operations, lockout/tagout (LOTO), and hot work.
  • Maintain safety reports, inspection records, incident documentation, and project safety metrics.
  • Partner with project leadership to support continuous safety improvement across the jobsite.

Qualifications

Candidates must meet one of the following qualification pathways:

Option 1

  • Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health & Safety, or a related field
  • Minimum of 3 years of full-time construction safety experience

Option 2

  • Minimum of 5 years of full-time construction safety experience
  • One of the following certifications:
    • CSP
    • CIH
    • ASP
    • CHST

Option 3

  • Minimum of 6 years of full-time construction safety experience
  • Current OSHA 500 certification

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience supporting General Contractors on commercial, industrial, manufacturing, pharmaceutical, mission-critical, or data center construction projects.
  • Strong knowledge of OSHA 29 CFR 1926 Construction Standards.
  • Experience supporting high-risk construction activities.
  • Strong hazard recognition, communication, and problem-solving skills.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office and electronic safety management systems.

Work Environment

This is an active, field-based position requiring daily presence on a construction site.

Responsibilities include:

  • Standing and walking for extended periods
  • Climbing ladders and working at heights
  • Entering confined spaces when required
  • Navigating uneven terrain
  • Lifting up to 30 pounds
  • Working outdoors in varying weather conditions

Additional Requirements

  • Ability to work a day shift with overtime as project demands require.
  • Reliable transportation.
  • Must reside within a reasonable commuting distance of Burlington, NJ.
  • No relocation assistance, travel reimbursement, or per diem is available for this opportunity.

Why Join CMI?

At Compliance Management International, our safety professionals are trusted partners on some of the country's most complex construction projects. We provide the tools, support, and opportunities to help you grow your career while making a meaningful impact on every jobsite.

If you're an experienced Construction Safety Specialist looking for your next opportunity in Burlington, NJ, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and join a team where safety is more than a priority-it's our commitment.

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