On-Site Construction Safety Lead for Large Projects

EnSafe; Chelmsford (MA); On-site; USD 104,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan)

Growth opportunities

Job summary

EnSafe is seeking a Construction Safety Oversight Professional to support a client site in Massachusetts on a minimum one-year assignment with potential extension. You will lead safety oversight, ensure compliance with OSHA standards, and partner with project teams to maintain safe work environments.

The role requires field-based oversight on large construction sites, incident investigations, and development of mitigation strategies.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Occupational Safety, Construction Management, Environmental Health & Safety, or related field, or commensurate experience.
• Minimum 5 years of construction safety on large/complex projects.
• Strong working knowledge of OSHA construction standards and applicable state/local regulations.
• Proven ability to perform field-based safety oversight with contractors and project teams.
• Excellent communication, observational, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and industry software.
• Ability to work up to 12 hours/day.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily safety oversight on large-scale construction sites, including conducting field audits, inspections, and hazard assessments.
• Monitor contractor compliance with project safety plans, OSHA regulations, and EnSafe safety standards.
• Lead incident investigations and root-cause analyses; recommend and track corrective actions.
• Review and validate Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), Site Safety Plans, Lift Plans, and other safety documentation.
• Facilitate safety training, toolbox talks, and informal coaching to improve on-site safety performance.
• Work closely with project leadership to integrate safety considerations into planning, scheduling, and execution activities.
• Identify potential risks during pre-construction and design phases and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Maintain accurate safety records, inspection reports, and regulatory documentation.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on OSHA 29 CFR 1926 and industry best practices.
• Escalate safety concerns and provide recommendations to project and client leadership promptly.

Skills

Construction Safety

OSHA Standards

Field Oversight

Communication

Microsoft Office

12-hour shifts

Education

Bachelors degree in Occupational Safety or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

EnSafe is seeking a Construction Safety Oversight Professional to support a client site in Massachusetts on a minimum one-year assignment with potential extension. You will lead safety oversight, ensure compliance with OSHA standards, and partner with project teams to maintain safe work environments.

The role requires field-based oversight on large construction sites, incident investigations, and development of mitigation strategies.