Construction Site Safety Leader

Actalent; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 77,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid holidays

Paid time off

401(k)

Life insurance

Job summary

Actalent in Madison, WI is seeking a Construction Safety Specialist to promote a strong safety culture on active construction sites. You will lead safe work practices, pre-task planning, and audits, delivering training and verifying compliance with quality standards.

The role collaborates with foremen and field crews to identify hazards, implement corrective actions, and recognize outstanding safety performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in occupational safety, health, or related field.
• Active OSHA 30-hour certification.
• Hands-on experience in construction safety oversight.
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations and construction safety standards.
• Ability to conduct site safety audits and identify unsafe conditions and behaviors.
• Skill in developing and delivering safety training and toolbox talks.
• Strong communication skills to educate and influence foremen, crews, and superintendents.
• Ability to interpret and support safety policies, procedures, and quality standards within a Quality Management System.
• Capability to research and evaluate task-specific safety systems and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Lead safe work practices and thorough pre-task planning for all construction activities.
• Perform regular site safety audits to identify unsafe conditions and behaviors, and take prompt action to correct them.
• Prescribe and implement corrective actions for safety issues that repeatedly appear in audits, ensuring sustained improvement.
• Develop, schedule, and deliver targeted training sessions based on recurring audit findings and identified safety gaps.
• Investigate and evaluate new task-specific safety systems and equipment to enhance worker protection and jobsite safety.
• Educate crews and superintendents on the proper use and maintenance of new safety systems and equipment.
• Ensure foremen consistently execute the safety portion of the Operations Plan and comply with established safety procedures.
• Create, conduct, and document toolbox talks that address relevant safety topics and job‑specific hazards.
• Ensure safety policies, procedures, and quality standards are followed in accordance with the organization’s Quality Management System.
• Maintain a positive and professional work atmosphere by communicating effectively and collaboratively with customers, clients, co‑workers, and management.
• Educate foremen on daily work plans and Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) procedures and hold them accountable for proper implementation.
• Attend and actively participate in daily morning huddles with job crews to discuss safety expectations and daily work activities.
• Attend daily end-of-shift meetings when possible to review safety performance, discuss concerns, and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Reward and recognize field personnel who demonstrate outstanding safety initiatives and proactive safety behavior.
• Research current safety topics, best practices, and emerging issues in the construction industry to keep safety programs current and effective.

Skills

OSHA 30-hour

Construction safety oversight

Safety training

Pre-task planning

Audits & inspections

Communications

QA/Quality Management System

Hazard identification

Education

Bachelor’s degree in occupational safety or related field

Job description

Actalent in Madison, WI is seeking a Construction Safety Specialist to promote a strong safety culture on active construction sites. You will lead safe work practices, pre-task planning, and audits, delivering training and verifying compliance with quality standards.

The role collaborates with foremen and field crews to identify hazards, implement corrective actions, and recognize outstanding safety performance.