Site Safety Specialist — Lead on Key Projects

J. F. Ahern Co.; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top-Tier Benefits

Incentives

Generous PTO

Paid Parental Leave

Mental Health Resources

Wellness Programs

Professional Growth

Work-Life Balance

Job summary

J. F. Ahern Co.

is seeking a Project Site Safety Specialist in Milwaukee to lead safety efforts on site, ensuring work is performed safely and compliantly. You’ll collaborate with project leadership and frontline trades, driving incident prevention and a strong safety culture across locations. The role requires a Bachelor’s in Occupational Safety and 3–5 years of experience, plus excellent written and verbal communication, with willingness to travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety or related field.
• Three to five years of experience, or equivalent.
• Strong written and verbal communication; customer service focus.
• Willing to travel.

Responsibilities

• Ensure work is completed safely, compliantly, and reliably.
• Lead safety leadership with project leadership and frontline trades.
• Monitor policies, plans, and regulatory compliance.
• Inspect and audit sites; investigate incidents; support safety culture.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety

Job description

J. F. Ahern Co.

is seeking a Project Site Safety Specialist in Milwaukee to lead safety efforts on site, ensuring work is performed safely and compliantly. You’ll collaborate with project leadership and frontline trades, driving incident prevention and a strong safety culture across locations. The role requires a Bachelor’s in Occupational Safety and 3–5 years of experience, plus excellent written and verbal communication, with willingness to travel.