Senior Construction Safety Leader

JP Cullen; Janesville, Northern (WI, KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Life, and Dental Insurance

Profit Sharing

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

Employee Assistance Program

Training opportunities

Job summary

JP Cullen is seeking a Senior Safety Specialist to oversee construction safety programs across our organization, providing hands-on field leadership and promoting safe work practices on active sites in the Madison/Janesville area.

The role involves mentoring junior safety staff, conducting risk assessments, delivering trainings, investigating incidents, and ensuring compliance with OSHA and company regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in occupational safety/health with at least three years of experience as a Safety Specialist OR completion of an Apprenticeship combined with a minimum of six years of construction experience.
• CHST, ASP, or CSP preferred.
• Proficiency with OSHA standards.
• Advanced knowledge of construction industry practices, risk management and field operations.
• Thorough understanding of and ability to enforce all federal, state, local and company regulations.
• Ability to recognize hazardous situations and implement corrective measures is essential.
• Good understanding of corporate and industry practices, processes, standards, etc.
• Strong management, leadership and interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate well both verbally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that the intent of Cullen policies, procedures and quality standards is followed in accordance with our Quality Management System.
• Participate in pre‑job planning, Ops Planning, and attend 6‑week jobsite visits to hold job teams accountable.
• Determine the means, methods and equipment during pre‑construction evaluation phase.
• Develop and facilitate both formal and informal training sessions at job sites.
• Educate foreman on the daily work plan procedure and hold them accountable.
• Ensure that Subcontractors are conducting the proper training requirements as per the OSHA standards, review their safety programs, and prepare written reports of any violations.
• Assist safety director in investigations, near misses, and OSHA investigations.
• Ensure all field personnel are up to date on compliance requirements (OSHA 30, first aid, CPR, etc.).
• Conduct on‑site inspections and control hazardous working conditions or unsafe employee activities through teaching and coaching.

Job description

JP Cullen is seeking a Senior Safety Specialist to oversee construction safety programs across our organization, providing hands-on field leadership and promoting safe work practices on active sites in the Madison/Janesville area.

The role involves mentoring junior safety staff, conducting risk assessments, delivering trainings, investigating incidents, and ensuring compliance with OSHA and company regulations.