Site Safety Specialist-Industrial Construction

Kimmel Associates; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary based on experience

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company contribution

Paid time off and holidays

Professional development opportunities

Career advancement opportunities

Safety-focused culture

Job summary

Kimmel Associates seeks a Site Safety Specialist to support construction operations in the Portland, Oregon market. You will work hands-on with field personnel, subcontractors, and project leadership to promote a proactive safety culture and ensure compliance with company policies and OSHA requirements.

The role emphasizes jobsite inspections, hazard identification, training, incident investigations, and maintaining safety records across active projects.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of construction safety experience required.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and safety practices.
• Experience conducting inspections, training and investigations.
• Able to communicate effectively with field personnel and management.
• Strong organizational and documentation skills.
• Willingness to travel locally to active sites.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular jobsite safety inspections and audits.
• Identify hazards and recommend corrective actions.
• Support site safety plans and enforcement.
• Conduct safety orientations, toolbox talks, and training.
• Monitor OSHA and company safety compliance.
• Collaborate with Superintendents and subcontractors on safety.
• Assist with incident investigations and corrective actions.
• Maintain safety documentation and reports.
• Promote continuous safety improvement across projects.

Skills

Construction safety experience

OSHA knowledge

Communication with field

Documentation skills

Travel locally

Education

Construction safety degree or certification

OSHA 30 Certification

Job description

About the Company

Our client is a well-established construction organization with a strong reputation for delivering complex projects safely, efficiently, and with a high level of quality. The company is committed to maintaining a proactive safety culture and providing field teams with the resources and support needed to perform at their best.

About the Position

We are seeking a Site Safety Specialist to support construction operations in the Portland, Oregon market. This position will play a hands-on role in promoting a strong safety culture, ensuring compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements, and helping project teams identify and mitigate jobsite risks.

The ideal candidate will be comfortable working directly with field personnel, subcontractors, and project leadership and will bring a practical, solutions-oriented approach to construction safety.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct regular jobsite safety inspections and audits.
• Identify hazards and recommend corrective actions.
• Support implementation and enforcement of site-specific safety plans.
• Conduct safety orientations, toolbox talks, and training.
• Monitor compliance with OSHA and company safety requirements.
• Work closely with Superintendents, Project Managers, and subcontractors to address safety concerns.
• Assist with incident investigations and corrective-action planning.
• Maintain safety documentation, reports, and compliance records.
• Promote continuous improvement and a proactive safety culture across projects.

Requirements

• 3+ years of construction safety experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and construction safety practices.
• Experience conducting jobsite inspections, training, and incident investigations.
• Ability to communicate effectively with field employees, subcontractors, and management.
• Strong organizational and documentation skills.
• Ability to identify hazards and develop practical solutions.
• OSHA 30 and/or additional safety certifications preferred.
• Construction-related safety degree or professional certification is a plus.
• Ability to travel locally to active project sites as needed.

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with company contribution.
• Paid time off and company holidays.
• Professional development and training opportunities.
• Strong opportunities for career advancement.
• Supportive, safety-focused company culture.