We are seeking a highly experienced Safety Specialist to support a high-compliance project. This is a full-time opportunity for a safety professional with a strong background in hazardous materials, construction safety, environmental health, and regulatory compliance.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the on-site safety professional representing the general contractor, ensuring compliance with all project, client, and federal safety requirements.
- Conduct daily site safety inspections, audits, and hazard assessments, maintaining accurate logs, reports, and documentation.
- Monitor compliance related to asbestos abatement, heavy metals, lead, silica, and other hazardous exposures
- Implement, monitor, and enforce EM 385-1-1 safety plans and all project-specific procedures.
- Lead toolbox talks, orientations, and training sessions for site personnel.
- Maintain regular on-site presence and actively participate in project and client meetings to provide proactive safety guidance.
- Investigate and document accidents, incidents, and near misses, ensuring corrective actions are taken to prevent recurrence.
- Support additional project-specific safety initiatives and compliance requirements as needed.
Qualifications :
Valid Asbestos LicenseOSHA 30-Hour Construction Certification (completed within the past 5 years)Must demonstrate strong knowledge of EM 385-1-1 requirements, with current 40-Hour certification.Construction Quality Manager- CQM (required)Proven experience managing safety on government projects (USACE, NAVFAC, AOC, DOD, or similar).Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local safety regulations.Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage and influence subcontractors and crews.Minimum 5+ years of experience in environmental / construction safetyStrong understanding of demolition, abatement, and remediation safety practicesExcellent communication, leadership, and field coordination skillsDiversified Safety Services is a nationwide safety consulting firm supporting contractors across all trades, from general contractors to specialty and subcontractors. We act as an extension of our clients’ safety teams by providing top-tier site safety oversight, documentation, inspections, and compliance support. We are an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences.