Construction Safety Specialist

ERM; Greenville (NC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

ERM is hiring a Construction Safety Specialist for a full-time position in Wilson, NC. This role requires providing on-site EHS supervision to ensure health and safety compliance at a pharmaceutical client's construction site. The ideal candidate will engage with contractors, conduct daily inspections, and maintain safety documentation. Candidates should have a degree in a related field and at least one year of experience in health & safety leadership.

Certification in relevant safety fields is highly desirable. ERM is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of full-time on-site experience in construction health & safety.
• Certification in field preferred, such as CHST or CSP.
• Completed OSHA 30-hour construction training required.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-site observation of construction activities.
• Engage and train workers on EHS program requirements.
• Document EHS performance and maintain safety documentation.

Skills

Knowledge of OSHA standards

Safety implementation

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management or related field

Job description

Construction Safety Specialist – Wilson, NC

ERM is hiring an onsite Construction Safety Specialist to support a key pharmaceutical client’s manufacturing facility project. In this critical role you will be responsible for providing on‑site observation of construction activities from an EHS perspective, ensuring health and safety compliance with applicable regulations and existing company standards, and contributing to an environment where employee health and safety is preserved. You will be present during all site activities and responsible for all health and safety activities. This is a full‑time (40+ hrs/week) limited‑term role for a duration of 1 year, renewable.

Responsibilities

• Engage with general contractor and subcontractors on behalf of owner’s representative.
• On‑site observation of construction activities from an EHS perspective.
• Document activities with respect to required EHS performance.
• Train on‑site workers on EHS oversight program requirements.
• Train on‑site subcontractors on EHS oversight program requirements.
• Help administer project directives given by the Client’s Environmental, Health, and Safety (EH&S) personnel throughout the project.
• Report on whether project staff and trade contractors are complying with the Client’s safety procedures and are working in accordance with the approved project‑specific safety plan.
• Maintain required safety‑related documentation on the project site including safety orientation training, Job Hazard Analyses (JHA), SDSs, pre‑task assessments, and toolbox talk summaries.
• Participate in daily pre‑shift coordination meetings to review the day’s activities and associated hazards.
• Review and comment on the General Contractor’s JHAs with project trades and obtain signatures prior to commencement of work.
• Conduct daily site inspections, focusing on work site orderliness and compliance with safety procedures and protocols; propose corrections of safety deviations and discuss them with the General Contractor’s Safety Manager; provide support for corrective action implementation.
• Issue daily site observation reports for each site inspection.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, safety, occupational health and safety, or a related field – preferred.
• 1+ year of full‑time on‑site experience in construction‑specific project health & safety leadership.
• Certification in field – CHST, ASP/CSP, CIH, PE, or similar registration highly desirable.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA General Industry and construction standards.
• Strong commitment to safety, including implementing strict health and safety protocols.
• Completed training and certifications: OSHA 30‑hour construction (required); confined space entry training; fall protection/prevention training (preferred).
• Strong initiative (self‑starter), problem‑solving and communication skills, and attention to detail and QA/QC.
• Ability to multi‑task, maintain flexibility, travel, and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to provide excellent project delivery and client service, quality on project deliverables, and organizational skills.
• Ability to organize and coordinate field personnel, subcontractors and vendors.

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!