MEP-Savvy Construction Safety Specialist

Compliancemanagementinternational; Ridgefield (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

3 weeks PTO + 9 holidays

401(k) with company match

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Compliance Management International (CMI) is hiring a Construction Safety Specialist in Ridgefield, NJ, to provide hands-on EHS oversight for a major project starting mid-October 2026. The role requires 5+ years of construction safety experience with a strong MEP background and expertise in OSHA 1926 standards.

You will review safety plans, lead toolbox talks, and coach trades on safe work practices while ensuring compliance with client requirements and site-specific programs.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of construction safety experience.
• MEP experience with safety oversight.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA 1926 construction standards.
• Current OSHA 30-Hour Construction certification.
• Current First Aid/CPR/AED certification.

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 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

Hazard recognition

Field leadership

Education

OSHA 30-Hour Construction

First Aid/CPR/AED

CHST

STS-C

ASP

CSP

OSHA 500

NFPA 70E

Job description

Compliance Management International (CMI) is hiring a Construction Safety Specialist in Ridgefield, NJ, to provide hands-on EHS oversight for a major project starting mid-October 2026. The role requires 5+ years of construction safety experience with a strong MEP background and expertise in OSHA 1926 standards.

You will review safety plans, lead toolbox talks, and coach trades on safe work practices while ensuring compliance with client requirements and site-specific programs.