Senior Safety Specialist, Industrial/Manufacturing

JE Dunn Construction

Senior Safety Specialist overseeing field safety for JE Dunn’s industrial and manufacturing construction projects. Conducting audits, hazard abatement, accident investigations, compliance monitoring, and safety training.

Posted 8/14/2026full-timeSocial Circle • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in coordinating and implementing safety programs for construction projects, conducting safety audits, and providing training to personnel. Proficient in utilizing safety management systems and enforcing safety regulations to ensure compliance and mitigate hazards.

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Construction Safety ExperienceSafety Management SystemsFederal, State, Local Safety RegulationsAdvanced Communication SkillsTraining Development and Delivery

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Hard Skills

Safety AuditsHazard IdentificationAccident InvestigationSafety Metrics MonitoringEnvironmental Hazard Testing Protocols

Soft Skills

Relationship BuildingCollaborationAdvanced Verbal CommunicationAdvanced Written Communication

Tools & Technologies

MS OfficeCompany Safety Software

Industry Keywords

Construction SafetySafety Program CoordinationDrug and Alcohol Policy ComplianceReturn-to-Work ProcessSafety Training

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Coordinate and implement the field safety program for routine and complex construction projects
Conduct construction-site walkthrough inspections and safety audits
Identify, document, and recommend abatement of hazardous or potentially hazardous conditions
Use internal safety management systems to document findings, track abatement, and perform trend analysis
Conduct project-specific new-hire orientations and oversee drug and alcohol policy compliance
Monitor prime contractor and subcontractor safety programs
Attend project pre-planning, progress, and other relevant meetings to address safety matters
Support field leadership with safety meetings, committees, and related activities; chair the project safety committee
Assist with project-related accident investigations, determine root causes, and recommend process changes
Coordinate injured employees' treatment and return-to-work process; compile injury progress reports
Monitor site safety incentive programs
Provide safety guidance and training to safety and project personnel
Assist safety leadership during insurance audits
Oversee large or complex projects, multiple projects, and controlled insurance program projects
Develop or improve training strategies, programs, delivery methods, and learning technologies as needed
Monitor company safety metrics and provide training interventions
Deliver in-person and virtual training and maintain training records

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of construction safety experience
Bachelor’s degree in a safety and health-related field preferred
Equivalent relevant experience may be considered in lieu of the preferred degree
Advanced verbal and written communication skills
Intermediate proficiency in MS Office
Knowledge of and ability to enforce federal, state, local, and company safety regulations
Advanced proficiency in company safety software, programs, processes, and tools
Ability to recognize hazardous situations and implement corrective measures
Knowledge of testing protocols for environmental hazards
Intermediate proficiency in required construction technology
Ability to build relationships and collaborate internally and externally
Valid and unrestricted driver’s license
Willingness and ability to work on complex construction projects
No employer sponsorship for work visa status or employment authorization

Benefits

Comp & perks

Employee ownership and company rewards
Generous rewards for employee efforts
Professional Non-Union benefits package
Diverse, team-focused work environment
JE Dunn provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities