Construction Safety Specialist

Loureiro Contractors; Plainville (CT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Loureiro Engineering Associates, Inc. is seeking an experienced Construction Safety Specialist to support Connecticut‑based clients with contractor and facility programs and tasks.

The role focuses on developing safety plans, managing permit programs, and providing on‑site safety leadership across diverse projects while upholding core values of safety, quality, and client satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in occupational health and safety, industrial hygiene, or related discipline preferred.
• 2+ years' experience in environmental or construction health and safety preferred.
• Experience with Hot Work Permitting and Hot Work Permit programs, HASP creation and management, Risk Assessment, Suspended Loads, Trenching / Shoring, and Training.

Responsibilities

• Provide safety oversight of construction worksites.
• Development of Job Safety Plans and Assessments.
• Manage Safe Work Permit Programs and Tracking.
• Maintain Management/Contractor Reporting and Record Keeping.
• Review and Critique Contractor Safety Program.
• Communicate with clients, customers, subcontractors, and project team members.
• Capable of managing all field activities and subcontractor direction.
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly compliance reports.
• Conduct safety training.

Skills

Safety oversight

Hazard recognition

Communication skills

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's in occupational health and safety

Tools

HASPs

Hot Work Permitting

Risk assessment

Job description

Loureiro Engineering Associates, Inc. is seeking an experienced Construction Safety Specialist to assist our Connecticut‑based clients with contractor and facility programs and tasks.

Our goal is to employ the right individuals to be a part of our team, learning and working with experienced professionals who will help provide the formal training and mentoring needed to grow professionally and strive toward the opportunities that Loureiro can offer.

You will work on a number of diverse projects and will be able to see how the Company's core values — integrity, client satisfaction, quality, work environment, safety and health, and sustainability — are instilled in every project and in every employee.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide safety oversight of construction worksites
• Development of Job Safety Plans and Assessments
• Manage Safe Work Permit Programs and Tracking
• Maintain Management/Contractor Reporting and Record Keeping
• Review and Critique Contractor Safety Program
• Communicate with clients, customers, subcontractors, and project team members
• Capable of managing all field activities and subcontractor direction
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly compliance reports
• Conduct safety training

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in occupational health and safety, industrial hygiene, or related discipline preferred
• 2+ years' experience in environmental or construction health and safety preferred
• Experience with Hot Work Permitting and Hot Work Permit programs, HASP creation and management, Risk Assessment, Suspended Loads, Trenching / Shoring, and Training
• Ability to travel to client sitesGood communication skills both written and verbal
• Strong attention to detail and observation ability
• Thrive in a fast‑paced environment and the ability to multi-task
• Work well independently as well as part of a team
• Be motivated to create and perform high quality work

The right candidate will be self‑driven, self‑motivated, and have great communication skills both written and verbal. Candidates must be eligible to work in the USA without sponsorship.

EEO/AAP Statement: Loureiro Engineering Associates Inc., subsidiaries and affiliates are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.