Project Safety Consultant

Position: Contractor Safety Lead / Construction

Employment Type: Hourly | Project Assignment

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Certifications

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

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

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• Minimum of 5 years of construction safety field experience.
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• Demonstrated experience supporting active construction or industrial projects.
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Availability

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

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

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

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

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