Safety Specialist

Southland Search Group; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Southland Search Group in Los Angeles, CA is seeking a Safety Specialist to lead site safety programs across active building projects, working with project managers, superintendents and trades to ensure work is performed safely and in compliance with company standards.

You’ll spot risks early, foster a strong jobsite safety culture from foundations through closeout, and may own safety leadership or provide dedicated field support depending on experience.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of safety experience in building construction
• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health & Safety or related field preferred
• Strong working knowledge of OSHA regulations and construction safety standards
• Hands-on experience with Job Hazard Analyses, risk assessments and incident investigations
• Experience managing trade partner safety and coordinating multiple trades on one site
• OSHA 30 certification required
• OSHA 500/510 certification strongly preferred

Responsibilities

• Support and help lead site safety programs and field compliance across active building projects
• Work closely with Project Managers, Superintendents, Foremen and trade crews to ensure safe work
• Own site safety leadership or provide dedicated field-level safety support depending on experience
• Spot risks early and build a strong jobsite safety culture from foundations through closeout

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health & Safety

OSHA 30 certification

OSHA 500/510 certification

Tools

OSHA standards knowledge

Job description

Work Authorization: Must be authorized to work in the U.S. – no current or future sponsorship

About the Company:

A well-established builder known for delivering complex, large-scale projects, from ground-up multi-story builds to interior renovations in active, occupied buildings. The company places a strong emphasis on field safety, accountability and operational excellence, and partners closely with project teams, trade partners and field leadership to make sure every phase of construction meets the highest safety and compliance standards.

Position Summary:

The Safety Specialist supports and helps lead site safety programs and field compliance across active building projects. You’ll work closely with Project Managers, Superintendents, Foremen and trade crews to make sure work is done safely and in line with company standards, client requirements and regulatory expectations. Depending on experience, this role may own site safety leadership or provide dedicated field-level safety support. Either way, the focus is on spotting risk early and building a strong jobsite safety culture, from foundations and structure through interiors and closeout.

Qualifications:

• 2+ years of safety experience, preferably on building construction projects (ground-up, multi-story or tenant improvement work a plus)
• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health & Safety or a related field preferred, or equivalent experience
• Strong working knowledge of OSHA regulations and construction safety standards
• Hands‑on experience with Job Hazard Analyses, risk assessments and incident investigations
• Experience managing trade partner safety and coordinating multiple trades on one site
• OSHA 30 certification required
• OSHA 500/510 certification strongly preferred