On-Site Construction Safety Lead

SITEGUARD SAFETY SERVICES LLC; Waukesha (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

SITEGUARD SAFETY SERVICES LLC is seeking a Safety Specialist to run day-to-day safety operations across active projects in Wisconsin. You will be on jobsites daily, collaborating with foremen and project managers to identify hazards, coach crews, and keep documentation airtight.

This role emphasizes hands-on field safety over desk work, including leading toolbox talks, conducting site inspections, and managing safety programs such as fall protection and PPE. Travel between sites is expected.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of safety experience in construction.
• OSHA 30-Hour Construction certification.
• Working knowledge of OSHA 1926 standards applied on-site.
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel between sites daily.
• Ability to communicate credibly with crews, foremen, managers and owners.
• Comfort working around active construction sites in all weather.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine jobsite inspections and audits; document findings and drive corrections to closure.
• Lead toolbox talks, new-hire safety orientations, and ongoing crew training.
• Investigate incidents and near-misses; complete root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Maintain OSHA 300 logs, SDS libraries, training records, and project safety plans.
• Develop and review Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs) and pre-task plans.
• Serve as the point of contact for GC safety requirements and third-party audits.
• Manage fall protection, silica, scaffold, aerial lift, and PPE programs in the field.
• Support workers' comp claims management and return-to-work coordination.
• Track leading and lagging indicators and report trends to leadership.

Skills

Construction safety

OSHA 30 Construction

OSHA 1926 knowledge

Driver's license & travel

Communication skills

Field safety awareness

Tools

Procore

ISNetworld

Avetta

Job description

SITEGUARD SAFETY SERVICES LLC is seeking a Safety Specialist to run day-to-day safety operations across active projects in Wisconsin. You will be on jobsites daily, collaborating with foremen and project managers to identify hazards, coach crews, and keep documentation airtight.

This role emphasizes hands-on field safety over desk work, including leading toolbox talks, conducting site inspections, and managing safety programs such as fall protection and PPE. Travel between sites is expected.