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Construction Safety Specialist (Field Based)ERM • San Diego, California
Construction Safety Specialist (Field Based)

Construction Safety Specialist (Field Based)

ERM • San Diego, California
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

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.

Key Responsibilities:

  • 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.

Qualifications:

  • 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.

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