Construction Safety Specialist (Field Based)

Dormont Manufacturing Co; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 76,003 - 97,385; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical and dental insurance

401(k) plan

Job summary

Dormont Manufacturing Co is hiring a Construction Safety Specialist to lead safety initiatives for a high-visibility construction project in San Diego, California. This full-time role emphasizes strong interpersonal skills and a background in construction safety practices, particularly in fall protection and scaffolding.

Responsibilities include conducting daily safety inspections, enforcing compliance with safety regulations, and assisting site leadership in managing safety programs. Candidates should have strong knowledge of construction safety practices and relevant certifications.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of relevant construction safety experience.
• Strong working knowledge of fall protection systems.
• Demonstrated ability to review and critique JHA or pre-task plans.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and document daily site safety inspections.
• Enforce compliance with fall protection and scaffolding safety regulations.
• Support and lead safety-related aspects of construction projects.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Construction safety practices

Fall protection systems

Scaffolding safety

Roofing operations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Safety Engineering or related

Tools

OSHA 30-hour Construction Certification

Competent person certifications

Job description

ERM is hiring an on‑site Construction Safety Specialist to support and lead safety initiatives for a high‑visibility construction project. The ideal candidate will have strong interpersonal skills, a trade background, and a solid foundation in construction safety practices, particularly around fall protection, scaffolding, and roofing. This is a full‑time role (40+ hours per week) with a duration of 7 months, extendable.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct and document daily site safety inspections.
• Enforce compliance with fall protection and scaffolding safety regulations.
• Review, evaluate, and provide feedback on contractor pre‑task plans.
• Support and lead safety‑related aspects of construction projects, ensuring risk mitigation is integrated into execution plans.
• Assist site leadership in managing and improving the overall safety program.
• Serve as a visible, proactive safety presence during high‑risk activities (e.g., roofing, elevated work).
• Lead and support incident investigations, including root cause analysis and corrective action tracking.
• Facilitate toolbox talks, safety stand‑downs, and jobsite safety meetings.
• Collaborate with trade partners and subcontractors to ensure safe work practices are consistently followed.
• Build strong relationships across all levels while maintaining accountability and enforcing safety standards.
• Identify hazards and recommend timely, practical corrective actions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Safety Engineering, Occupational Health and Safety or related degree preferred but not required.
• A minimum of 2 years of relevant construction safety experience.
• Strong working knowledge of fall protection systems, scaffolding safety, and roofing operations.
• Demonstrated ability to review and critique JHA or pre‑task plans.
• Experience leading or supporting incident investigations.
• Background in skilled trades (e.g., carpentry, roofing) highly desirable.
• OSHA 30‑hour Construction Certification required; competent person certifications for fall protection/scaffolding a plus.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills—approachable yet firm in enforcing safety requirements.
• Self‑directed, reliable, and able to thrive in a dynamic construction environment.

Pay

Annual base pay range: $76,003.20 – $97,385.60 (USD), limited‑term, non‑exempt. This role may be eligible for bonus pay; casual and fixed‑term/Flexforce employees are not bonus eligible.

Benefits

Comprehensive package including paid time off, medical, dental, vision, 401(k), life & disability insurance for eligible employees. Benefits eligibility is limited to regular employees scheduled at least 20 hours per week. Fixed‑term employees may receive a limited benefits package; casual employees are not benefits eligible.