MEP Construction Safety Lead — Onsite EHS Expert

Compliance Management International; Ridgefield (NJ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) with company match

Career advancement

Paid training

Job summary

Compliance Management International (CMI) is seeking a Construction Safety Specialist for a Ridgefield, NJ project starting mid-October 2026. The role requires hands-on EHS leadership with 5+ years in construction safety and MEP background, overseeing safety for contractors and trades. The candidate should be versed in OSHA 1926 standards and hold OSHA 30 i.e.

construction, plus First Aid/CPR/AED. You will conduct site inspections, review safety documentation, coach teams on compliance, and

Qualifications

• 5+ years of construction safety experience in commercial or industrial settings.
• MEP experience required — safety oversight of mechanical, electrical, or plumbing work.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA 1926 construction standards.
• Current OSHA 30‑Hour Construction certification.
• Current First Aid/CPR/AED certification.
• Hazard recognition, field leadership, and coaching skills.

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, permits, toolbox talks and safety docs.
• Coach contractors on OSHA compliance and safe work practices.
• Oversee MEP safety topics such as NFPA 70E, LOTO, fall protection, scaffolding.
• Investigate incidents and drive corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA 1926 and site-specific safety programs.

Skills

Construction safety

MEP experience

OSHA 1926 knowledge

OSHA 30-Hour Construction

First Aid/CPR/AED

Safety leadership

Job description

Compliance Management International (CMI) is seeking a Construction Safety Specialist for a Ridgefield, NJ project starting mid-October 2026. The role requires hands-on EHS leadership with 5+ years in construction safety and MEP background, overseeing safety for contractors and trades. The candidate should be versed in OSHA 1926 standards and hold OSHA 30 i.e.

construction, plus First Aid/CPR/AED. You will conduct site inspections, review safety documentation, coach teams on compliance, and