Safety Specialist – Field Construction & Compliance

J.E. Dunn Construction Company; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

JE Dunn Construction Company seeks a Safety Specialist for the Advanced Facilities Group (AFG). The role focuses on coordinating and implementing field safety programs across diverse construction projects, conducting site inspections, and leading safety audits to ensure regulatory compliance and project safety excellence.

Key duties include new-hire orientation, enforcing drug/alcohol policy compliance, monitoring safety program adoption by contractors, and supporting safety committees.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a safety and health-related field preferred.
• In lieu of degree, equivalent relevant experience considered.
• 0-2 years construction or related experience required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and implements the field safety program for routine construction projects.
• Conducts regular walk-through inspections of construction sites to ensure compliance with laws and Company policies.
• Conducts safety audits on assigned projects by identifying, documenting and recommending abatement of hazardous/potentially hazardous conditions to internal and external clients. Utilizes internal safety management systems to document findings and to track abatement techniques and closure.
• Conducts project-specific new hire orientation and oversees drug and alcohol policy compliance.
• Monitors the implementation of prime contractor and/or subcontractors’ safety programs.
• Attends project pre-planning, progress and other relevant project-related meetings to discuss safety-related matters.
• Supports field leadership in the implementation of the safety program specifics, such as meetings, committees and related activities well as chairing the project safety committee.
• Assists in the investigation of project-related accidents. Confers with supervisor to determine root cause and discuss recommendations for changes in the work processes to eliminate recurrence.
• Coordinates with injured employees and clinics to ensure that the worker attends treatment and is returned to work at some capacity in a timely manner. Compiles progress summary reports of injuries for supervisor.
• Monitors site safety incentive program.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in safety/health

Relevant experience accepted

Tools

MS Office

Job description

JE Dunn Construction Company seeks a Safety Specialist for the Advanced Facilities Group (AFG). The role focuses on coordinating and implementing field safety programs across diverse construction projects, conducting site inspections, and leading safety audits to ensure regulatory compliance and project safety excellence.

Key duties include new-hire orientation, enforcing drug/alcohol policy compliance, monitoring safety program adoption by contractors, and supporting safety committees.