Project Safety Consultant

Contractor Safety Lead

Location: Rahway, NJ

Employment Type: Hourly | Project Assignment - Working with the mechanical contractor on site for a pharmaceutical construction project

Work Shift & Schedule: 5x8's Monday - Friday 7 - 3:30pm

Duration: June 2026 - December 2026

Position Summary

The Project Health & Safety Field Position provides on-site health and safety support for construction and industrial projects. This is a field role, responsible for assisting in the implementation, monitoring, and continuous improvement of project-specific health and safety programs to ensure compliance with applicable regulations, company standards, and client requirements. Works closely with project management, operating units, and client to promote a strong safety culture and prevent incidents.

Key Responsibilities

Safety Program Support & Administration

• Provide clerical and administrative support to project safety operations, including documentation control, recordkeeping, and reporting.
• Assist in planning, implementing, and maintaining project health and safety programs, procedures, and protocols.
• Prepare, compile, and present safety-related reports, metrics, and documentation to project leadership and management.

Regulatory Compliance & Inspections

• Monitor compliance with applicable federal, state, local, and client health and safety regulations.
• Conduct routine inspections of work areas, job sites, equipment, and common areas to ensure compliance with safety standards.
• Regularly assess tools, equipment, and machinery to verify they are in safe operating condition.

Field Safety Oversight

• Perform job site safety observations of field and craft personnel, documenting findings and recommending corrective actions.
• Support the management and oversight of Safe Work Permit Programs, including but not limited to: Hot Work, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), Confined Space Entry, Other permit-required activities.
• Conduct risk assessments and job hazard analyses to identify potential safety issues and recommend controls.

Incident Management

• Participate in and support incident and near-miss investigations to determine root causes.
• Collaborate with operating units and adjacent contractors to implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Track and trend incident data to identify recurring risks and improvement opportunities.

Training & Communication

• Conduct and facilitate safety training sessions, orientations, and toolbox talks (e.g., TBSM, site safety orientations).
• Educate supervisors, managers, and project leaders on health and safety requirements and best practices.
• Promote a proactive safety culture through effective communication and engagement at all levels of the workforce.

Continuous Improvement

• Analyze health and safety data, trends, and observations to evaluate program effectiveness.
• Review existing work practices and recommend improvements to reduce risk and enhance safety performance.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives aligned with company and client safety objectives.

Qualifications & Requirements

Certifications

• Required - OSHA 30
• Preferred - BCSP credentials such as CSP, CHST, or OHST, OSHA 500, 511, 510

Education

• Preferred - Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health & Safety or a related field

Experience

• Minimum of five years of construction safety field experience.
• Demonstrated experience supporting active construction or industrial projects.

Availability

• Local candidates required
• Willingness to travel for onsite project work as required.
• Ability to work scheduled and extended hours for special projects, including weekends when necessary.

Skills & Attributes

• Self-starter with the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong ability to collaborate effectively as part of a project team.
• Excellent problem evaluation and problem-solving skills.
• Professional and effective interaction with employees, supervisors, subcontractors, and clients.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with attention to detail.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described below are representative of those required to perform the essential functions of this role:

• Frequent walking on active construction sites, including uneven surfaces.
• Occasional climbing of stairs and ladders.
• Ability to work in varying environmental conditions typical of construction and industrial job sites.

Compensation & Travel

• Hourly Rate: $45.00 – $55.00 per hour, commensurate with experience
• Local candidates preferred
• Per diem negotiable for non local candidates