Construction Safety Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Position Description

At GCON, safety isn't just a requirement, it's at the core of how we build. We're looking for a Construction Safety Engineer to help support our teams on exciting, complex projects across the advanced technology and mission-critical construction sectors.

This is a hands-on, field-based role where you'll work alongside project teams to promote a proactive safety culture, support compliance efforts, identify risks before they become incidents, and help ensure every employee returns home safely each day.

Whether you're coming from commercial, industrial, semiconductor, manufacturing, healthcare, or data center construction, we'd love to hear from you.

GCON Culture of Caring Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• 100% employee medical and dental coverage
• Generous family healthcare options
• Immediate company 401(k) contribution
• Annual profit-sharing opportunity
• Tuition reimbursement
• Company-sponsored professional development
• 40 hours of Volunteer Time Off (VTO)
• Employee rewards and recognition programs
• Mental health and wellness resources
• Career advancement opportunities through our LEADERS development program

The GCON Way:

We're a people-first builder focused on advanced technology, mission-critical, manufacturing, and semiconductor projects nationwide. Our culture is built around employee growth, safety leadership, innovation, and stewardship.

Our safety program has earned Highwire's Platinum designation for multiple consecutive years, and we believe every employee has a voice in creating safer projects.

Responsibilities

Safety Leadership & Field Engagement

• Act as the on-site Safety Representative for assigned construction projects, providing hands-on safety leadership and daily field presence.

• Execute all safety functions across project lifecycles, from mobilization through close-out.

• Partner with project teams to embed safety into planning, execution, and daily decision-making.

Compliance & Risk Management

• Implement and maintain site-specific safety plans aligned with GCON’s safety program and OSHA, federal, state, and local regulations.

• Conduct job hazard analyses (JHAs), pre-task planning reviews, and project-specific risk assessments.

• Perform regular site safety inspections, identify hazards, recommend corrective actions, and follow through to resolution.

• Ensure all required safety records, documentation, and reports are accurate, complete, and submitted on time.

Training & Coaching

• Lead job site safety orientations for all new employees and visitors.

• Deliver and coordinate safety training including (but not limited to):

• Fall protection

• Scaffold user training

• Forklift and mobile elevated work platform (MEWP) training

• Serve as a go-to resource for employees on environmental, health, and safety best practices.

Continuous Improvement

• Stay current on evolving safety laws, regulations, and industry best practices.

• Support incident investigations and assist with identifying trends and preventive measures.

• Collaborate with the Safety Manager to identify opportunities to strengthen GCON’s safety culture and systems.

What You Bring

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Environmental Health & Safety (EHS), Safety Management, or related field

• 1+ year of construction, industrial, manufacturing, or safety-related experience
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification
• Valid driver's license
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office

Preferred Qualifications

• CHST, OSHA 510, OSHA 500, HAZWOPER, First Aid/CPR, or other safety certifications

• Experience supporting construction projects
• Familiarity with OSHA 1926 standards
• Experience in data center, semiconductor, manufacturing, industrial, healthcare, or other complex construction environments

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to traverse and inspect all areas of jobsite in all types of weather; this may include walking, climbing, reaching, bending, crawling or stretching.
• Standing/Walking/Sitting: Workday is combination of standing, walking, and sitting.
• Legs: Must be able to climb stairs.
• Hands/Arms: Constant use of hands/fingers for mouse/keyboard/computer use
• Vision: Visual acuity in near, mid, and far range. Color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, hand/eye coordination.
• Hearing: Sufficient to hear conversational levels in person and over the telephone and radio; sufficient to hear alarms on equipment.
• Speech: Sufficient to make oneself heard in person, speak in front of groups, and be understood over the telephone and radio.
• Lift/Carry: Up to 40lbs.
• Bending/Twisting: Minimal.
• Kneeling/Crouching/Crawling: Minimal.
• May require travel.
• Exposure to characteristic construction site dangers.

GCON is an equal opportunity employer and considers all applicants for employment based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the bases of any status protected under federal, state, or local law. Applicants will be considered regardless of their race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, age, religion, creed, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military status or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local law. In addition to complying with all applicable laws, GCON also has a strong corporate commitment to inclusion.

Notice to all Employment, Staffing & Recruiting Agencies and Recruiters: We please ask that you do not directly email, call or visit our hiring managers. GCON does not accept unsolicited resumes and should any be received from a third party they will not be considered, unless a signed agreement is in place. If you would like to discuss becoming a preferred staffing vendor to GCON please contact our recruitment team who will advise you on the process.