Job Description
Alliant is seeking a dedicated and experienced Construction Safety Specialist to join our team in Greer, SC.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
- Perform daily construction safety oversight visits, inspections, and audits across a variety of construction environments.
- Investigate and assess health and safety-related complaints, workplace accidents, hazardous material incidents, and other potential risks.
- Identify and mitigate physical, biological, and chemical hazards in alignment with regulatory standards and client expectations.
- Evaluate equipment, materials, and operational processes to ensure safe practices for employees, site visitors, and the general public.
- Monitor subcontractor compliance with site-specific health and safety programs and provide improvement recommendations.
- Collaborate with all organizational levels and regulatory authorities to ensure effective safety protocols.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation of inspections, interviews, observations, and follow-up activities.
- Deliver impactful safety training and guidance to subcontractors and stakeholders to foster a strong safety culture.
- Design and implement proactive frameworks to reduce incidents and continuously improve safety outcomes.
- Validate the safety and functionality of tools and equipment used on-site.
- Review and approve subcontractor safety plans, including those related to crane lifts, excavations, confined spaces, blasting, and more.
- Conduct emergency preparedness drills and lead training sessions on emergency response procedures.
- Support contract vetting by working with procurement, security, and third-party services (e.g., ISNetworld) to ensure contractor safety standards.
- Lead weekly safety meetings and coordinate with professionals across construction, security, and general industry safety domains.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
- Proven ability to coach personnel effectively on safe work practices during site visits.
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience in construction safety, with a strong background in hoisting and rigging, electrical safety, and trenching/excavation.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, with experience presenting to senior leadership and project teams.
- Strong knowledge of applicable safety standards (ANSI, ASTM) and federal/state OSHA regulations.
- Exceptional organization and documentation skills; able to maintain accurate records of all safety activities.
- Comfortable working at heights using ladders or scaffolding.
- Self-motivated, dependable team player with a proactive mindset and strong work ethic.
- OSHA 510 certification (Occupational Safety and Health Standards for the Construction Industry) is required.
- Flexibility to work varied hours, including during seasonal shutdowns, based on project demands.
Preferred Qualifications (not required but favorable):
- Completion of any of the following OSHA courses:
- OSHA 2055: Cranes in Construction
- OSHA 7215: Silica in Construction, Maritime, and General Industries
- OSHA 7405: Fall Hazard Awareness in Construction
- OSHA 7415: OSHA Construction Industry Requirements (Major Hazards and Prevention)
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and other documentation tools.
- Demonstrated ability to plan, coordinate, and support teams while fostering a culture of safety and compliance.
Education/Experience Required:
- Minimum of 3 years’ hands-on experience in construction safety.
- Bachelor's degree in safety, industrial hygiene, engineering, or a related technical discipline preferred (equivalent specialized training may be considered).
- CSP certification or eligibility to sit for the CSP exam preferred.
Job Tags
Contract work, For contractors, For subcontractor, Seasonal work,