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About the Role
Compliance Management International (CMI) is seeking an experienced Construction Safety Specialist to support an active construction project in Watertown, NY. This is a hands-on field role for a safety professional passionate about protecting workers, ensuring OSHA compliance, and building a strong safety culture alongside General Contractors and trade partners.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the on-site safety resource for project teams, contractors, and subcontractors.
- Conduct daily safety inspections, audits, and field observations.
- Identify hazards, recommend corrective actions, and verify timely resolution.
- Promote a proactive safety culture through coaching, mentoring, and employee engagement.
- Lead and support Pre-Task Planning (PTPs), Job Safety Analyses (JSAs), permit programs, and incident investigations.
- Facilitate new hire orientations, toolbox talks, and task-specific safety training.
- Monitor compliance with OSHA 29 CFR 1926 standards and project-specific safety requirements.
- Support high-risk work activities, including electrical safety, fall protection, confined space entry, crane operations, lockout/tagout (LOTO), and hot work.
- Maintain safety reports, inspection records, incident documentation, and project safety metrics.
- Partner with project leadership to support continuous safety improvement across the jobsite.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health & Safety, or a related field AND minimum of 3 years of full-time construction safety experience.
- Minimum of 5 years of full-time construction safety experience AND one of the following certifications: CSP, CIH, ASP, CHST.
- Minimum of 6 years of full-time construction safety experience AND current OSHA 500 certification.
- Experience supporting General Contractors on commercial, industrial, manufacturing, pharmaceutical, mission-critical, or data center construction projects.
- Strong knowledge of OSHA 29 CFR 1926 Construction Standards.
- Experience supporting high-risk construction activities.
- Strong hazard recognition, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and electronic safety management systems.
- Ability to work a day shift with overtime as project demands require.
- Reliable transportation.
- Must reside within a reasonable commuting distance of Watertown, NY.
- No relocation assistance, travel reimbursement, or per diem is available for this opportunity.
Skills
- Hazard recognition
- Communication
- Problem-solving
- Microsoft Office
- Electronic safety management systems
Location
- Watertown, NY
Work Type
- Full-time
- Field-based
Experience Level
- 3+ years of construction safety experience
- 5+ years of construction safety experience
- 6+ years of construction safety experience
Education Level
- Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health & Safety, or a related field
- CSP certification
- CIH certification
- ASP certification
- CHST certification
- OSHA 500 certification
Benefits
- Medical coverage
- Dental coverage
- Vision coverage
- 401(k) with company match
- Employer-paid life insurance
- Short-term disability coverage
- Long-term disability coverage
- Voluntary life insurance
- Generous paid time off
- 9 paid holidays
- Annual performance bonuses
- Paid training
- Educational opportunities
About the Company
- Compliance Management International (CMI) is a premier global provider of environmental, health, and safety (EHS) services, serving clients of all sizes for over 30 years.
- We collaborate closely with organizations, including Fortune 500 companies and governments, to enhance performance by offering integrated support that prioritizes productivity and growth while minimizing risks and ensuring regulatory compliance.
- At CMI, we believe in building more than just careers—we cultivate a workplace where people thrive.
- Whether you're looking for full-time stability, part-time flexibility, contract work, or a direct placement opportunity, we offer a variety of career paths to fit your life and goals.
- Our inclusive culture, commitment to safety, and appreciation for hard work create an environment where everyone can succeed.
- No matter your employment type, at CMI, you're part of a team that values integrity, collaboration, and growth.
- Join us and discover what it means to work for a company that truly values its people.
- At Compliance Management International, our safety professionals are trusted partners on some of the country's most complex construction projects.
- We provide the tools, support, and opportunities to help you grow your career while making a meaningful impact on every jobsite.
Equal Opportunity
- Compliance Management International (CMI) is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.