Construction Safety Associate (426)

Voluntary Protection Programs Participants' Association, Inc.; Dearborn (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Voluntary Protection Programs Participants' Association, Inc. is seeking a Construction Safety Associate to support EH&S operations on a large-scale commercial renovation in Dearborn, MI.

You will provide on-site safety leadership, conduct daily audits, coordinate with project teams, and ensure OSHA compliance across multiple trades. The role covers interior/exterior renovations, structural and MEP upgrades, requiring collaboration with management, contractors, and facility stakeholders to

Qualifications

• Construction safety experience across civil, structural, mechanical and electrical.
• Experience with commercial construction, renovations or facility expansion.
• Experience coordinating with management, subcontractors and stakeholders.
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations and hazard identification practices.
• Experience delivering safety orientations and meetings.
• Strong documentation, reporting, organizational and communication skills.
• OSHA 30 (OSHA 500 preferred).

Responsibilities

• Provide on-site safety leadership and support for assigned construction and renovation activities.
• Partner with project management, EH&S personnel, and contractors to ensure compliance with safety regulations, policies, and project-specific requirements.
• Conduct daily formal safety audits and inspections to identify hazards and verify corrective actions.
• Monitor construction activities across civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, and general construction disciplines.
• Serve as a technical safety resource and advisor to project leadership and the owner's representative.
• Deliver site-specific safety orientations for new workers and visitors.
• Facilitate toolbox talks, safety meetings, and training sessions to promote hazard awareness and safe work practices.
• Identify unsafe conditions and behaviors, communicate findings, and follow up on corrective actions.
• Prepare and submit standardized safety reports documenting inspection findings and safety performance.
• Maintain safety logs, inspection records, incident documentation, and other safety files.
• Assist with OSHA compliance activities, inspections, and log management.
• Support incident investigations, root-cause analysis, and corrective/preventive measures.
• Coordinate with contractors and project teams to maintain compliance throughout renovation and construction.
• Promote proactive safety culture across active work areas, including occupied or transitioning spaces.

Skills

Safety leadership

Audits & inspections

Hazard identification

Documentation & reporting

Communication skills

OSHA 30

Job description

Construction Safety Associate

Job Summary

The Construction Safety Associate will support health, safety, and environmental (EH&S) operations for a large-scale commercial renovation and expansion project in the Dearborn, Michigan area. This role will provide on-site safety leadership, conduct daily safety audits, coordinate with project management and contractors, and ensure compliance with applicable OSHA regulations and project-specific safety requirements. The project involves extensive interior and exterior renovations, structural and architectural modifications, mechanical and electrical upgrades. The Construction Safety Associate will help maintain a safe work environment throughout all phases of construction while supporting the successful execution of project activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide on-site safety leadership and support for assigned construction and renovation activities.
• Partner with project management, EH&S personnel, and contractors to ensure compliance with applicable safety regulations, company policies, and project-specific requirements.
• Conduct daily formal safety audits and inspections to identify hazards, evaluate site conditions, and verify corrective actions.
• Monitor construction activities across civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, and general construction disciplines.
• Serve as a technical safety resource and advisor to project leadership and the owner's representative.
• Deliver site-specific safety orientations for new workers and visitors.
• Facilitate toolbox talks, safety meetings, and training sessions to promote hazard awareness and safe work practices.
• Identify unsafe conditions and behaviors, communicate findings to appropriate personnel, and follow up on corrective actions.
• Prepare and submit standardized safety reports documenting inspection findings, incidents, observations, and overall project safety performance.
• Maintain accurate safety logs, inspection records, incident documentation, and other required project safety files.
• Assist with OSHA compliance activities, regulatory inspections, and OSHA recordkeeping and log management.
• Support incident investigations, root-cause analysis, and the implementation of corrective and preventive measures as needed.
• Coordinate with contractors and project teams to address safety concerns and maintain compliance throughout renovation and construction activities.
• Promote a proactive safety culture across active work areas, including occupied or transitioning workspaces, renovation zones, laboratories, and building expansion areas.

Required Qualifications

• Well-rounded construction safety experience across general construction, including civil, structural, mechanical, and electrical work.
• Experience supporting commercial construction, building renovations, or facility expansion projects.
• Experience working with construction management teams, subcontractors, and project stakeholders.
• Knowledge of applicable OSHA regulations, construction safety standards, and hazard identification practices.
• Experience delivering safety orientations, facilitating safety meetings, and communicating safety requirements to diverse construction teams.
• Strong documentation, reporting, organizational, and communication skills.
• OSHA 30 (OSHA 500 preferred).