Construction Safety Leader: OSHA Expert & Field Mentor

Compliance Management International; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Compliance Management International seeks a Construction Safety Professional to enforce OSHA standards on complex projects and partner with General Contractors and subcontractors to implement safety programs.

Your role requires active field presence, leadership, and collaboration across trades, with a focus on proactive safety culture, incident investigations, and daily safety practices to protect workers and project success.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of construction safety experience, preferably supporting a General Contractor.
• Strong working knowledge of OSHA construction standards (29 CFR 1926).
• Experience working in complex, fast-paced construction environments (data center or mission critical experience may be added as needed)
• Working knowledge of high-risk activities (e.g., electrical safety, fall protection, confined space, crane operations, etc.)
• Proven ability to influence and collaborate with field teams, supervisors, and management
• Strong hazard recognition, risk assessment, and problem-solving skills
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and/or safety management systems

Responsibilities

• Serve as a safety resource to the General Contractor, subcontractors, and project team
• Mentor, coach, and train field personnel on OSHA standards, company policies, and industry best practices
• Promote and sustain a positive safety culture through active engagement with workers and site leadership
• Participate in and support daily, weekly, and monthly safety meetings as required by the project
• Conduct routine site safety inspections, audits, and observations; identify hazards and recommend corrective actions
• Lead and support safety processes including pre-task planning (PTP), Job Safety Analyses (JSAs), permit programs, and incident investigations
• Facilitate new hire orientations, toolbox talks, and task-specific training
• Monitor compliance with OSHA 29 CFR 1926 standards and site-specific safety requirements
• Prepare and maintain accurate safety documentation, reports, and metrics for project leadership

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Hazard recognition

Risk assessment

Problem solving

Team collaboration

MS Office

Safety management systems

Education

OSHA 30-Hour Construction Certification (required)

First Aid, CPR, and AED Certification (required)

OSHA 510/500, NFPA 70E or other relevant certifications preferred

Degree in Occupational Health & Safety or related field preferred

Tools

Safety management systems

Job description

Compliance Management International seeks a Construction Safety Professional to enforce OSHA standards on complex projects and partner with General Contractors and subcontractors to implement safety programs.

Your role requires active field presence, leadership, and collaboration across trades, with a focus on proactive safety culture, incident investigations, and daily safety practices to protect workers and project success.