Safety Officer/Project Safety Representative

Job Description

Job Description

As a Safety Officer / Project Safety Representative , you will be responsible for ensuring safe work practices and OSHA compliance across multiple construction job sites. This role involves conducting daily inspections, identifying hazards, supporting field crews, and promoting a strong safety culture on active projects. You must follow all safety guidelines, company procedures, and supervisor instructions to ensure all work is performed safely and efficiently.

This is a full-time, travel-based position supporting multiple project locations including Livonia, MI; Romulus, MI; Marion, IN; Crest Hill, IL; and Plainfield, IL.

Job Type: Full-time (Contract-to-Hire)

Expected Hours: 40 hours per week (Monday–Friday)

Required Skills:

• Strong knowledge of OSHA safety standards and construction site safety practices.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to identify hazards and enforce safe work practices.
• Strong organizational and documentation skills.
• Ability to lead toolbox talks, safety meetings, and safety orientations.
• Ability to work independently while supporting multiple job sites.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to respond quickly to field safety concerns.
• Willingness to travel between project locations as required.
• Strong work ethic and reliability.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Conduct daily jobsite safety inspections and hazard assessments.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations and site-specific safety requirements.
• Lead safety meetings, toolbox talks, and employee orientations.
• Investigate incidents, near misses, and safety concerns and assist with corrective actions.
• Maintain safety documentation, reports, and compliance records.
• Monitor subcontractor and crew adherence to safety policies and procedures.
• Provide ongoing safety support and guidance to field personnel.
• Communicate safety updates, concerns, and best practices to project leadership.
• Support implementation of corrective actions to improve jobsite safety performance.
• Assist project teams in maintaining a clean, safe, and organized work environment.

Experience

• Minimum 3–5 years of construction safety, supervisory, or field leadership experience required.
• OSHA 30 Certification required.
• Experience working on commercial construction projects preferred, including sitework, concrete, paving, or similar environments.
• Strong understanding of construction operations and jobsite workflows.
• Experience with safety reporting, inspections, and compliance documentation.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & Short-Term Disability
• Paid Holidays (when applicable)
• Bereavement Leave
• Personal Advancement Opportunities
• Retirement & 401(k)
• Weekly Pay (salaried structure)
• Per Diem ($50/day while deployed)
• Hotel accommodations provided during travel assignments
• Potential rental car provided for project travel
• Opportunity for contract-to-hire conversion into a full-time role
• Stable employment with a growing contractor

NCW provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for
employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind without regard to race,
color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status,
sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by
federal, state or local laws.