Construction Safety Advisor

About the position The Construction Safety Advisor is responsible for promoting and maintaining a safe working environment on all construction projects. This role provides expert guidance to site management and workers on safety practices, ensures compliance with local, state, and federal regulations, and fosters a proactive safety culture. The Safety Advisor acts as a resource for identifying hazards, mitigating risks, and ensuring that all safety programs and policies are effectively implemented.

Responsibilities

• Monitor construction activities to ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, and other applicable regulations, as well as company safety policies.
• Conduct regular site inspections and audits to identify unsafe conditions, practices, or equipment.
• Assist in the development and implementation of site-specific safety plans and procedures.
• Ensure all subcontractors and vendors comply with project safety requirements.
• Deliver safety orientations and toolbox talks for employees, subcontractors, and visitors.
• Provide ongoing training to promote hazard recognition and safe work practices.
• Coach and mentor workers and supervisors to enhance safety performance and accountability.
• Investigate incidents, accidents, and near-misses to determine root causes.
• Prepare detailed incident reports and recommend corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Support return-to-work and corrective action processes following incidents.
• Maintain accurate records of safety inspections, audits, training, and incident reports.
• Generate and submit required safety performance reports to management and clients.
• Track leading and lagging indicators to measure safety performance.
• Work closely with project managers, foremen, and crews to integrate safety into daily operations.
• Participate in pre-task planning and job hazard analysis (JHA) reviews.
• Act as a liaison between field staff and corporate safety leadership.
• Provide guidance on personal protective equipment (PPE) selection, use, and care.
• Identify opportunities to improve safety systems, processes, and culture.
• Stay current on industry safety trends, best practices, and regulatory updates.
• Support company-wide safety initiatives and contribute to long-term safety goals.

Requirements

• OSHA 30-hour Construction certification (required).
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local construction safety regulations.
• Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively on active construction sites.

Nice-to-haves

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health, or related field (preferred) or equivalent experience.

Benefits

• Yearly discretionary bonus potential, in addition to base salary
• 100% Company paid benefits (medical, dental & vision) for employees and their dependents based on a preferred plan
• 100% Company paid S/LTD, Life and AD&D insurance for employees
• 401(k) Employee Contributions - eligible on first day of employment
• 401(k) Employer Match and discretionary Profit Sharing
• Vacation days based on service level
• 8 Paid Company Holidays