Safety Program Specialist | Track A

Boots To Boardroom Recruiting LLC; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Boots to Boardroom Recruiting, LLC seeks a seasoned Safety Program Specialist to support major construction projects through independent observations, documentation, and reporting of safety program implementation.

The role is full-time, travel-based, with on-site schedules and leadership communication to project executives. Requirements include a degree in Safety or a CSP/CIH/ASP/CHST/CRSP credential and 5 years of field experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Occupational Safety, or a closely related field, plus a minimum of three (3) years of full-time construction safety management experience
• A current nationally recognized board-certified safety credential such as CSP, CIH, ASP, CHST, CRSP, or another approved equivalent, plus a minimum of five (5) years of full-time construction safety management experience

Responsibilities

• Maintain a strong field presence on assigned construction projects
• Conduct independent safety observations, assessments, inspections, and verification activities
• Observe implementation of project safety programs, policies, procedures, and hazard controls
• Evaluate field activities for alignment with OSHA requirements, client standards, owner expectations, and recognized safety practices
• Identify unsafe conditions, behaviors, emerging risks, program deficiencies, and opportunities for improvement
• Document observations clearly and professionally
• Prepare safety reports, findings, trends, and recommendations for leadership
• Communicate observations to appropriate client and project representatives
• Escalate significant safety concerns through the B2BR chain of command
• Identify recurring trends and systemic safety concerns

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Occupational Safety, or related field

CSP, CIH, ASP, CHST, CRSP or equivalent

Job description

BOOTS TO BOARDROOM RECRUITING, LLC

Safety Program Specialist | Track A

Full-Time W2 | Traveling Independent Observation | Construction Safety

Position Overview

Boots to Boardroom Recruiting, LLC (B2BR) is seeking an experienced Safety Program Specialist to support major construction projects through high-level independent safety observation, assessment, documentation, and verification.

This is a full-time W2 traveling role for a seasoned safety professional who can enter a complex project, quickly understand site operations, identify strengths and deficiencies, and communicate meaningful findings to project and executive leadership.

Travel & Schedule

This is a travel-based position. Track A personnel typically travel to the assigned client site on Monday, work on site Tuesday through Thursday, and travel home Friday.

Track A operates on a standard rotation of three (3) weeks traveling / on assignment followed by one (1) week of asynchronous home-based work for documentation catch-up, recovery, administrative responsibilities, training, and other non-travel work. Project locations may change based on client needs and company assignments.

Track A personnel serve in an independent observation and verification capacity. The Specialist maintains a strong field presence, observes safety program implementation and field activities, documents findings, prompts appropriate client personnel when warranted and escalates significant issues through the B2BR chain of command. Observations and reports may be reviewed by Safety Directors, Vice Presidents, project executives, and other senior leadership.

Track A personnel do not direct the client’s means and methods of work.

Compensation & Benefits

• Annual salary of $95,000–$130,000, based on qualifications, certifications, assignment, and relevant field experience
• Full-time W2 employment
• Four weeks of PTO
• One week of sick leave annually
• Medical, dental, and vision: B2BR pays 100% of the employee premium and 50% of dependent premiums
• Company-paid required PPE and safety equipment
• Company-paid approved BCSP, OSHA, and other applicable safety certifications
• Approved business travel and project expenses handled in accordance with company policy

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain a strong, consistent field presence on assigned construction projects
• Conduct independent safety observations, assessments, inspections, and verification activities
• Observe implementation of project safety programs, policies, procedures, and hazard controls
• Evaluate field activities for alignment with OSHA requirements, client standards, owner expectations, and recognized safety practices
• Arrive early enough to observe General Contractor morning startup, including pre-task planning, crew coordination, and initial hazard controls
• Identify unsafe conditions, behaviors, emerging risks, program deficiencies, and opportunities for improvement
• Document observations clearly, objectively, accurately, and professionally
• Prepare safety reports, findings, trends, and recommendations for leadership
• Communicate observations to appropriate client and project representatives
• Prompt the client team when conditions warrant further attention
• Escalate significant safety concerns through the B2BR chain of command
• Observe and document contractor and subcontractor safety performance
• Review safety documentation and field implementation for consistency and effectiveness
• Participate in incident, injury, near-miss, and significant-event reviews as an observer, as appropriate to the assignment
• Identify recurring trends and systemic safety concerns
• Maintain confidentiality regarding client information, project operations, and safety data
• Build professional working relationships with project management, field leadership, contractors, and executive

Ideal Candidate

• Highly observant and analytical
• Confident operating independently
• Able to recognize both immediate hazards and program-level deficiencies
• Skilled at separating objective observations from assumptions
• Comfortable communicating with field personnel through executive leadership
• An exceptional written and verbal communicator
• Organized and disciplined with reporting and documentation
• Professional, approachable, and credible
• Able to communicate difficult findings constructively
• Comfortable traveling extensively
• Capable of working with limited direct supervision
• Experienced in active, fast-paced construction environments

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Occupational Safety, or a closely related field, plus a minimum of
• three (3) years of full-time construction safety management experience;

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• A current nationally recognized board-certified safety credential such as CSP, CIH, ASP, CHST, CRSP, or another
• approved equivalent, plus a minimum of five (5) years of full-time construction safety management experience

Employment Relationship

Safety Program Specialists are employees of Boots to Boardroom Recruiting, LLC. B2BR is responsible for wages, benefits administration, workers’ compensation, and employment-related policies.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Boots to Boardroom Recruiting, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.