Construction Safety Specialist

Responsibilities

• Champion a strong safety culture across the site and maximize personnel involvement in safety-related activities
• Provide timely, high-quality safety technical support and conduct regular workplace inspections to monitor compliance
• Coordinate the completion of job safety analyses, risk assessments, and pre-task plans
• Review and track investigations of injuries, illnesses, environmental releases, and near-misses to identify and resolve root causes
• Lead investigations into serious adverse events and monitor safety performance trends
• Coordinate local business continuity, emergency response, and crisis management plans, including development and testing

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of Health & Safety experience in the construction industry
• Demonstrated experience conducting construction site safety audits, inspections, and incident investigations
• Proficiency in managing high-risk activities, including electrical safety, excavation, fall protection, material handling, and crane operations
• Experience communicating and problem-solving with subcontractors in a multi-employer worksite environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for timely reporting and stakeholder engagement

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in safety, occupational health, engineering, or a related field
• 2 years of data center construction project experience
• CHST or CSP certification
• Background working with specific trades such as electricians, ironworkers, or pipefitters
• Experience as a trainer on construction safety topics

About the Company

ERM is the world’s largest global pure-play sustainability consultancy. We partner with leading organizations to create innovative solutions to sustainability challenges, helping them operationalize strategy through a "boots to boardroom" approach. Our diverse team of experts supports clients across environmental, health, safety, risk, and social issues to drive tangible progress.