Construction Safety Specialist

Environmental Resources Management (ERM); Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global sustainability consultancy is hiring a Construction Safety Specialist in Albuquerque. The role involves daily field verification activities, primarily observing contractor work to ensure adherence to safety requirements. Candidates should have experience in high-risk construction, especially knowledge of LOTO and electrical safety. This full-time position potentially lasts 6 months or more and requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field, along with relevant work experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of H&S experience in construction or industrial environments.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and manage priorities.
• Knowledge of high-risk construction activities.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily field walks to verify contractor adherence to safety requirements.
• Provide direct coaching, guidance, and actionable feedback to support safe practices.
• Report incidents, near misses, hazards, and unsafe behaviors promptly.

Skills

Strong knowledge of LOTO

Electrical safety

Excellent communication skills

Analytical capabilities

Education

Bachelor’s degree in environmental science or related field

OSHA, BCSP or related certifications

Job description

Construction Safety Specialist page is loaded## Construction Safety Specialistlocations: Albuquerque, New Mexicotime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: R00028761**ERM** is hiring a **Construction Safety Specialist** to support day-to-day construction field verification activities in **Santa Teresa, NM**. The Specialist will spend most of their time in the field observing work, verifying that contractor activities align with project safety requirements, identifying hazards, and strengthening safe work practices across all trade partners. Experience in data center construction is a plus but not required. A strong working knowledge of **LOTO (Lockout/Tagout)** and **electrical safety** is essential. This is a **full-time (40+ hours a week)**, limited-term role for approximately **6 months**, with the possibility of extension. **Responsibilities:**Construction Field Oversight & Daily Verifications* Conduct daily field walks to verify contractor adherence to project and regulatory safety requirements.* Observe high-risk activities (LOTO, energized work, working at heights, heavy lifts, confined space, equipment operations) and identify hazards in real time.* Provide direct coaching, guidance, and actionable feedback to support safe work practices.* Review JHAs, permits, and activity briefings for completeness and alignment with the planned scope of work.* Support contractor orientations, onboarding, and field-level safety interactions. EHS Program Application* Identify and assess construction-related H&S risks and field conditions.* Evaluate current practices against regulatory requirements and client standards.* Apply client EHS programs, procedures, and expectations during daily field engagement.* Verify alignment with applicable local, state, and federal H&S regulations. Training, Engagement & Communication* Support or deliver H&S training based on job-site hazards and regulatory needs.* Participate in toolbox talks, safety stand-downs, coordination meetings, and trade-partner engagements.* Share lessons learned and contribute to Significant Event (SE) or Significant Potential Event (SPE) communication. Incident Prevention, Reporting & Response* Report incidents, near misses, hazards, and unsafe behaviors immediately.* Assist with incident investigations, root cause analysis, and follow-up actions.* Collaborate with contractors to address and resolve identified issues. Documentation & Reporting* Maintain detailed documentation of interactions, inspections, coaching, and field observations.* Track corrective actions and follow up through closure.* Support client and internal reporting requirements, including daily/weekly summaries as needed **Requirements:*** Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, occupational safety, construction management, engineering, or related field (equivalent experience considered) preferred.* A minimum of 1 year of H&S experience in construction or industrial environments.* Strong knowledge of LOTO, electrical safety, and high-risk construction activities.* OSHA, BCSP, or related certifications (OSHA 30, CHST, ASP, CSP) preferred.* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; able to influence and engage contractors in the field.* Demonstrated ability to work independently, juggle multiple priorities, and maintain strong attention to detail.* Strong analytical, observational, and problem-solving capabilities.## ***Who We Are:*** As the largest global pure play sustainability consultancy, we partner with the world’s leading organizations, creating innovative solutions to sustainability challenges and unlocking commercial opportunities that meet the needs of today while preserving opportunity for future generations.At ERM we know that creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment is an essential part of making our company a great place to build a career. We also see our diversity as a strength that helps us create better solutions for our clients. Our diverse team of world-class experts supports clients across the breadth of their organizations to operationalize sustainability, underpinned by our deep technical expertise in addressing their environmental, health, safety, risk and social issues. We call this capability our “boots to boardroom” approach for its comprehensive service model that allows ERM to develop strategic and technical solutions that advance objectives on the ground or at the executive level.Please submit your resume and brief cover letter.ERM does not accept recruiting agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, ERM employees or any other company location. ERM is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.ERM is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.Thank you for your interest in ERM!#LI-JN1#LI-OnsiteAt ERM, sustainability is our business.We are the world’s largest advisory firm focused solely on sustainability, offering unparalleled expertise across business and finance.ERM partners with clients to operationalize sustainability at pace and scale, through our unique combination of strategic transformation and technical delivery capabilities.Our diverse global team of experts works with the world’s leading organizations to help them set clear sustainability targets, measure progress and operationalize strategy through deep implementation and business transformation.With more than 50 years of experience, our ability to integrate sustainability solutions and our depth and breadth of technical knowledge are why organizations choose to partner with us as their trusted advisor.Every one of us firmly believes in the potential to create value for our clients through an integrated approach to sustainability (because we have personally seen it and professionally achieved it).Our team members are passionate about client service. We work closely with our clients to help them operationalize their sustainability goals and meet their environmental, health and safety objectives while advancing ERM’s purpose through delivering tangible progress in what the United Nations coined The Decade of Action.Organizing our people across globally integrated communities of technical and strategic talent positions ERM to be a “boots to boardroom” leader in bringing that value creation to our clients, partners, and the world.We recruit exceptional professionals with a personal and professional passion for sustainability and nurture them to even greater success as specialists. We prepare our consultants to bring integrated, innovative and sustainable solutions to our clients and provide opportunities for ongoing development across a variety of subject areas related to technical, business, and personal growth.At ERM, effort pays off and becomes career defining work that leaves a positive imprint on our planet.### Find the Right Role for You