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ERM

Construction Safety Specialist – Field Based

ERM

. Implement, manage, and continuously improve safety programs for several ongoing construction projects .

Posted 11/4/2026full-timeWalnut Creek • California • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $55 - $67 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in implementing and managing safety programs within the construction industry, with a strong focus on compliance, risk assessment, and incident investigation. Proficient in fostering a safety culture and effectively communicating with diverse trades and subcontractors.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Bachelor's Degree In Safety5 Years' Experience In Construction H&SCHST CertificationIncident Investigation ExperienceConstruction Safety Audits

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Hard Skills
Safety Program ImplementationJob Safety AnalysesRisk AssessmentsWorkplace InspectionsIncident Reporting ProcessesElectrical Safety ManagementFall Protection ManagementConfined Space SafetyMaterial Handling SafetySafety Training
Soft Skills
Excellent Written CommunicationExcellent Verbal CommunicationProblem SolvingTeam CollaborationLeadership
Certifications & Qualifications
CHST Certification
Industry Keywords
Construction SafetyMulti-Employer WorksitesCommercial Building ConstructionSafety CultureSafety AuditsInjury InvestigationsEnvironmental ReleasesNear-MissesSub-Contractor InteractionSafety Performance Monitoring

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Implement, manage, and continuously improve safety programs for several ongoing construction projects
  • Champion a strong safety culture across the site and maximize personnel involvement in safety-related activities
  • Act as Owner’s representative while interacting with contractors
  • Provide daily observations of on-site safety practices
  • Provide timely, high-quality safety technical support
  • Conduct regular workplace inspections to monitor compliance with site rules and procedures
  • Coordinate completion of job safety analyses, risk assessments, and pre-task plans
  • Prepare and submit local, State, and internal reports as needed
  • Review and track investigations of injuries, illnesses, environmental releases, non-injury accidents, and near-misses
  • Ensure investigations identify and resolve root causes
  • Lead investigations into serious adverse events
  • Monitor and analyze safety performance and initiate actions to support or correct trends

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Bachelor’s degree in safety, occupational health, engineering, or related degree is preferred
  • Minimum 5 years’ experience with H&S in the construction industry, preferably with commercial/office building construction or large projects
  • CHST certification is a plus
  • Able to pass a background screening conducted by client for badging
  • Proficient with management of high-risk activities including electrical safety, excavation, confined spaces, fall protection, and material handling
  • Experienced in communicating and problem solving as a team with sub-contractors
  • Background and knowledge working with trades such as electricians, ironworkers, and pipefitters is a plus
  • Understanding of the complexities of multi-employer worksites
  • Experienced trainer on construction safety topics and comfortable working with a wide variety of trades
  • Demonstrated experience conducting construction site safety audits and inspections
  • Experience conducting incident investigations and following reporting processes
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with understanding of timely communications and reporting

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Paid time off (vacation, sick, and floating holidays)
  • Parental leave
  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • AD&D insurance
  • 401(k)
  • Other applicable benefits to eligible employees