Construction Safety Specialist — Training & Compliance

E.S. Wagner Company; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 56,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

STD insurance

LTD insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Job summary

E.S. Wagner Company, LLC is seeking a Safety Specialist to join its team of construction professionals in Charlotte, NC.

This role supports the safety program with collaboration from Safety Managers, the Chief Risk Officer, and field personnel to promote safe work practices and ensure compliance with company policies and applicable regulations. The position offers growth opportunities alongside a team committed to safety, with a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in construction safety, occupational safety, environmental health and safety, construction management, civil engineering, or related field.
• Zero to five years of professional experience in safety, construction, or a related area.
• OSHA 30-Hour Construction certification preferred.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, written, organizational, and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with Safety Managers and the Chief Risk Officer to support companywide and project-specific safety initiatives.
• Serve as a corporate safety professional, demonstrating ownership over all safety functions.
• Conduct safety inspections on project sites to ensure compliance with safety standards and policies.
• Identify and advise project staff of safety hazards and means to mitigate.
• Research, develop and implement best practices in safe operating procedures and policies.
• Focus on continuous improvement and partner with management, project staff, and others to achieve improved safety performance.
• Advise on safety rules and teach proper safety techniques.
• Develop, coordinate and conduct safety training and provide up to date safety information to the organization.
• Participate in accident & incident reviews to determine root cause(s) and appropriate corrective actions.
• Partner with Human Resources on the administration of Workers Comp claims.
• Perform other safety-related duties and special projects as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction safety or related field

Job description

E.S. Wagner Company, LLC is seeking a Safety Specialist to join its team of construction professionals in Charlotte, NC.

This role supports the safety program with collaboration from Safety Managers, the Chief Risk Officer, and field personnel to promote safe work practices and ensure compliance with company policies and applicable regulations. The position offers growth opportunities alongside a team committed to safety, with a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision,