Pharma Construction Safety Lead

Compliance Management International; Elkton (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Medical/Dental/Vision

3 weeks PTO

9 paid holidays

401(k) with company match

Professional development

Pharma construction opportunities

Job summary

Compliance Management International (CMI) is seeking a Construction Safety Specialist to support a pharmaceutical construction project in Elkton, VA. The role focuses on field safety leadership, hazard recognition, and ensuring regulatory compliance.

You will oversee daily safety activities on site, conduct inspections and trainings, and collaborate with project leadership to continuously improve safety performance. 5+ years of pharma construction safety experience is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of construction safety experience.
• Pharmaceutical construction safety experience required.
• Current OSHA 510.
• Current OSHA 30-Hour Construction training completed within the past five years.
• Current First Aid, CPR, and AED certifications.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA 29 CFR 1926 Construction Standards.
• Experience overseeing high-risk construction activities.
• Strong communication, leadership, and hazard recognition skills.
• Ability to work overtime and Saturdays as project needs require.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily field safety oversight for contractors and subcontractors.
• Conduct safety inspections, audits, hazard assessments, and observations.
• Identify hazards and ensure corrective actions are completed.
• Support Pre-Task Plans (PTPs), JSAs/JHAs, permits, and incident investigations.
• Conduct orientations, toolbox talks, and safety training.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA 29 CFR 1926 and client safety requirements.
• Monitor high-risk activities including electrical safety, fall protection, confined space, cranes/rigging, LOTO, and hot work.
• Maintain required safety reports and documentation.
• Coach field personnel and partner with project leadership to improve safety performance.

Skills

Construction safety

OSHA compliance

Leadership

Hazard recognition

Safety training

Communication

Education

Degree in Occupational Safety or related field

Job description

Compliance Management International (CMI) is seeking a Construction Safety Specialist to support a pharmaceutical construction project in Elkton, VA. The role focuses on field safety leadership, hazard recognition, and ensuring regulatory compliance.

You will oversee daily safety activities on site, conduct inspections and trainings, and collaborate with project leadership to continuously improve safety performance. 5+ years of pharma construction safety experience is required.