Safety Specialist

Safety Specialist - Heavy Civil Construction

We are seeking a Safety Specialist to support and strengthen the execution of our safety program across both field operations and internal systems.

Working closely with the Safety Manager, this position plays a critical role in ensuring safety efforts are consistent, organized, and followed through to completion, while contributing to the long-term development of the company's safety program.

What You'll Do

Support Field Safety Efforts

• Conduct jobsite safety inspections and audits, including documentation and follow-up of findings
• Perform pre-mobilization site walks to identify potential hazards and safety considerations before work begins
• Attend onsite safety and project meetings to stay aligned with upcoming work and risks
• Be present during high-risk activities (excavation, trenching, confined space work) to support safe execution
• Inspect trenching and underground operations to verify compliance and safe practices

Own Documentation & Follow-Through

• Manage documentation for incidents, inspections, and safety observations from start to finish
• Track corrective actions and ensure items are resolved in a timely manner
• Maintain accurate, organized, and audit-ready safety records
• Support consistency and quality of documentation across all projects and teams

Improve Systems & Processes

• Support and help improve the company's safety management systems and tools
• Identify gaps or inefficiencies in current processes and implement practical improvements
• Help standardize documentation, forms, and workflows
• Ensure safety data is accurate, complete, and usable for decision-making

Support Planning & Coordination

• Participate in project coordination and planning meetings
• Review schedules and upcoming work to help identify safety considerations in advance
• Align safety efforts with project timelines, especially for complex or higher-risk scopes

What We're Looking For

• 5+ years of construction experience (safety or field roles such as foreman, operator, etc.)
• Experience in heavy civil construction, including excavation or underground work, strongly preferred
• Someone who:
• Takes ownership and follows through without being asked
• Is organized and detail-oriented with strong documentation habits
• Communicates effectively with both field teams and leadership
• Is comfortable working in both field and office environments
• Has a practical, problem-solving mindset and willingness to learn

Preferred Qualifications

• OSHA 30 Certification (or ability to obtain)
• Experience with safety management software (HCSS or similar)
• Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Growth Opportunity

This role is designed as a pathway into a Safety Manager position as you develop leadership capability and take on increased responsibility within the safety program.

Why This Role

• Opportunity to work closely with experienced leadership and gain exposure to all aspects of a construction safety program
• Involvement in both field operations and company-wide safety systems
• Ability to directly impact how safety is executed and improved across projects
• Clear path for professional growth into a leadership role