Safety Officer

Job Description

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Safety Officer to lead all health, safety, and environmental (HSE) activities for a civil contractor on a major construction project. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and maintaining a strong safety culture while ensuring compliance with client requirements, local regulations, and industry best practices.

This is a hands-on leadership role requiring daily interaction with project management, subcontractors, and client representatives to achieve a zero-incident workplace.

** Prior experience as a safety person on a construction site is a requirement. **

** Key Responsibilities **

• Manage all site health, safety, and environmental programs.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations, client safety standards, and company policies.
• Conduct daily site inspections and safety audits.
• Facilitate new employee and subcontractor safety orientations.
• Develop and deliver toolbox talks and safety training.
• Investigate incidents, near misses, and unsafe conditions, and implement corrective actions.
• Review and approve Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), Activity Hazard Analyses (AHAs), and Safe Work Method Statements (SWMS), as applicable.
• Review and approve Daily Pre-Task Plans
• Monitor high-risk activities including:
• Working at heights
• Confined space entry
• Crane and lifting operations
• Electrical work and lockout/tagout
• Excavation and trenching
• Hot work
• Track safety metrics and prepare weekly and monthly reports.
• Coordinate emergency response planning and drills.
• Build positive relationships with clients, contractors, and regulatory agencies.
• Promote continuous improvement and proactive hazard identification throughout the project.

** Qualifications **

• Required: 5–10+ years of construction safety experience.
• Required: Hands-on safety experience working on active construction sites.
• Required: Experience with underground utility construction, including excavation, trenching, and installation of utility systems.
• Required: Minimum 3 years supporting large commercial, industrial, civil, infrastructure, or utility construction projects.
• OSHA 30 required.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and construction safety standards.
• Professional certifications such as CHST, CSP, ASP, or equivalent are highly desirable.
• Current First Aid/CPR certification.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and digital safety management platforms.

** Preferred Experience **

• Large commercial, industrial, or civil construction projects
• Utility systems installation
• General contractor project experience