Senior Safety Specialist

The Boldt Company; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 94,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

The Boldt Company – Western Operations is seeking a Senior Safety Specialist to lead safety initiatives across complex construction projects. You will work with project leadership, craft professionals, and trade partners to proactively identify risks and implement practical solutions that keep everyone safe.

You will mentor teams, support high risk work planning, and push continuous safety improvements through metrics and field management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Health & Safety required.
• At least two years’ experience in construction and/or industrial safety.
• First aid and CPR certification preferred.
• CHST certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead safety initiatives across complex construction projects.
• Conduct training, mentor project teams, and support high risk work planning.
• Drive continuous safety improvement through metrics and field management.
• Collaborate with project leadership, craft professionals and trade partners to identify risks.

Skills

Safety awareness

Risk identification

Safety training

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Health & Safety

Equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience

CHST certification

Job description

Job Title: Senior Safety Specialist

Location: San Francisco, CA

Company: The Boldt Company – Western Operations

Anticipated Salary Range: $94,000.00 - $121,000.00

At Boldt, we build more than complex projects, and we build strong relationships, great teams, and lasting impact.

At Boldt, safety is not just a requirement. It is a core value that drives every decision we make.

As a Senior Safety Specialist, you will be a key leader in creating and maintaining an extraordinary safety culture across complex and meaningful construction projects. You will work alongside project leadership, craft professionals, and trade partners to proactively identify risks, develop practical solutions, and ensure every team member returns home safety each day.

In this role, you will influence every phase of construction by leading safety initiatives, conducting training, mentoring project teams, supporting high risk work planning, and driving continuous improvement through safety metrics and field management.

You will join a company that invests in its people, empowers leaders to make decisions, and provides meaningful opportunities for professional growth.

The anticipated salary range for this position is $94,000.00-$121,000.00 annually. This information reflects the anticipated base salary for this position based on current market data. Minimums and maximums may vary based on location. Actual pay will be adjusted based on an individual’s skills, experiences, education, and other job-related factors permitted by law.

We Are Boldt

• Our People: We create opportunities for growth, fulfillment, and reaching full potential.
• Our Customers: We exceed expectations through advocacy, problem-solving, and collaboration.
• Our Partners: We collaborate with trust and respect to drive innovation and shared success.
• Our Communities: We give back with our time, talents, and resources, elevating dignity and doing good

Why You’ll Love Working at Boldt

• Employee Owned: Your work fuels our success and your future
• Purpose Driven: ESG focused work aligned with strong values
• Better Together: Teamwork, trust, and shared accountability
• Safety First: Everyone home safe every day
• Career Growth: Real development through mentorship and hands-on learning
• High Impact Projects: Complex industrial work that matters
• Lead & Mentor: Learn today, lead tomorrow
• Rich Culture: What started as a carpentry shop has grown into a multi-million dollar company built on relationships and craftsmanship
• High Performance: By people, strengthened through AI and technology that enhance collaboration, transparency, and results.

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At Boldt, high performance starts with strong relationships. We believe the best projects are delivered by teams that trust each other, communicate openly, and take ownership from the field to the office. Our culture blends accountability with support; where learning, mentorship, and collaboration, power results. You won’t just contribute to projects that matter; you’ll grow alongside people who are investing in your success.

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What You Bring

• Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Construction management or other related field required. An equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• At least two years’ experience in construction and/or industrial safety required.
• First aid and/or CPR certification preferred.
• Certified Health and Safety Technician (CHST) certification preferred.

• A valid driver’s license may be required. Individuals in this role may be subject to an annual Motor Vehicle Records check. The outcome of any MVR checks conducted may negatively impact the persons’ ability to participate in any vehicle program provided by the company, including but not limited to the ability to drive a personal vehicle on behalf of The Boldt Company or rent a vehicle through for business travel purposes.

Nice to Have

• Experience on healthcare or other highly regulated projects such as OSHPD or HCAI.
• Experience leading Safety Task Analysis and Job Hazard Analysis during preconstruction planning.
• Experience supporting high risk activity planning and serving as a safety mentor for project teams.

Unsolicited Correspondence

The Boldt Group and its subsidiaries engage recruiting agencies exclusively through our Enterprise Support Talent Acquisition team and only when a valid, Boldt approved agreement is in place. Boldt does not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate submissions at any time, including agencies with an active agreement—unless the submission is expressly requested by the Enterprise Support Talent Acquisition team. Any unsolicited submissions will be deemed the property of The Boldt Group, and no placement fees will be paid. All agency inquiries must be directed to the Enterprise Support Talent Acquisition team. At this time, we are not entertaining any new agency submissions or outreach.

EEOC

The Boldt Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.