On-Site Construction Safety Specialist

SET Environmental Inc; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

SET Environmental Inc. is seeking a Health and Safety Consultant in the Engineering Division.

You will serve as a client-facing safety advocate on active construction projects, develop safety plans and JHAs, and conduct routine inspections to reduce risk. You will evaluate conformance with OSHA standards and client programs, provide oversight for high-hazard activities, and present safety topics at meetings.

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety and Health, Safety Management, Construction Management, Environmental Health and Safety, or a related field.
• Minimum of three (3) years of construction safety, field safety, or safety consulting experience, or five (5) years of progressive construction safety experience.
• Demonstrated experience on active construction sites and ability to recognize hazards across trades.
• Working knowledge of OSHA 29 CFR 1926 construction standards and related requirements.
• OSHA 30-Hour Construction training required; must obtain within 90 days of assignment.
• Professional safety certification (CHST, ASP, CSP, OHST, STS/STS-C, CHMM, or similar) preferred.
• Current First Aid/CPR/AED preferred and must be obtained within 90 days; additional credentials may be required.
• Competent Person or advanced training in fall protection, excavation/trenching, confined space, scaffolding, electrical safety, or crane/rigging is preferred.
• Strong client-facing communication, technical writing, and documentation skills; problem-solving and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently as a consultant while aligning with contract scope and project means.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a client-facing site safety consultant, site safety officer, or construction safety representative on active projects.
• Perform pre-project safety reviews and develop or support JHA/SA/EMER plans and site safety documents.
• Conduct routine safety inspections, audits, and field observations to identify hazards and recommend controls.
• Evaluate activities for conformance with OSHA requirements, client programs, and project safety plans.
• Provide safety oversight for high-hazard activities including fall protection, excavation, confined space, hot work, and more.
• Participate in pre-task planning, preconstruction meetings, and toolbox talks; present safety topics as needed.
• Prepare field documentation: daily reports, checklists, photos, observations, and corrective-action logs.
• Communicate significant hazards and recommend corrective action or suspension of work as needed.
• Support incident investigations, root cause analyses, and corrective action development.
• Develop or revise safety programs and site-specific documentation within project scope.
• Provide client safety trainings: HAZWOPER, confined space, respiratory protection, PPE, fall protection, etc.
• Coordinate with industrial hygiene staff on projects requiring IH services.
• Utilize field instruments when trained and required by the project.
• Assist in scopes of work, cost estimates, proposals, and project schedules; seek opportunities to expand services.
• Maintain billable time, expenses, and project documentation; provide support for safety initiatives.

Skills

Client-facing communication

Technical writing

Documentation

Problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Education

Associate's degree in Occupational Safety and Health

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety and Health or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

SET Environmental Inc. is seeking a Health and Safety Consultant in the Engineering Division.

You will serve as a client-facing safety advocate on active construction projects, develop safety plans and JHAs, and conduct routine inspections to reduce risk. You will evaluate conformance with OSHA standards and client programs, provide oversight for high-hazard activities, and present safety topics at meetings.