MEP Construction Safety Lead

Compliance Management International; Ridgefield (CT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

3 weeks PTO + 9 holidays

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Compliance Management International (CMI) is seeking a Construction Safety Specialist for a Ridgefield, NJ project to provide daily EHS oversight and ensure regulatory compliance.

The role requires 5+ years of construction safety experience with MEP familiarity, OSHA 1926 knowledge, and current OSHA 30-Hour Construction certification, plus strong leadership and communication skills. Local candidates or relocation are considered, with generous benefits and career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of construction safety experience.
• MEP experience required — either hands-on trade experience or direct safety oversight of mechanical, electrical, and/or plumbing work.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA 1926 construction standards.
• Current OSHA 30-Hour Construction
• Current First Aid/CPR/AED
• Strong hazard recognition, communication, coaching, and field leadership skills.
• Ability to work overtime and Saturdays as project needs require
• Reliable transportation
• Preferred: CHST, STS-C, ASP, CSP, OSHA 500, NFPA 70E, or a safety/EHS-related degree

Responsibilities

• Provide daily construction safety / EHS oversight for contractors and subcontractors
• Conduct jobsite inspections, safety audits, hazard assessments, and observations
• Review JHAs/JSAs, Pre-Task Plans (PTPs), permits, toolbox talks, and safety documentation
• Coach contractors and trades on OSHA compliance and safe work practices
• Oversee MEP, electrical safety, NFPA 70E, LOTO, fall protection, scaffolding, confined space, hot work, excavation, cranes, rigging, and material handling
• Investigate incidents, injuries, and near misses and drive corrective actions
• Ensure compliance with OSHA 29 CFR 1926, client requirements, and site-specific safety programs

Skills

Construction safety

MEP experience

OSHA 1926 knowledge

OSHA 30-Hour Construction

First Aid/CPR/AED

Team leadership

Overtime availability

Job description

Compliance Management International (CMI) is seeking a Construction Safety Specialist for a Ridgefield, NJ project to provide daily EHS oversight and ensure regulatory compliance.

The role requires 5+ years of construction safety experience with MEP familiarity, OSHA 1926 knowledge, and current OSHA 30-Hour Construction certification, plus strong leadership and communication skills. Local candidates or relocation are considered, with generous benefits and career development opportunities.