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About the Role - MUST HAVE CONSTRUCTION EXPERIENCE
We are seeking an experienced Safety Officer to lead all health, safety, and environmental (HSE) activities for a civil contractor on a major construction project. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and maintaining a strong safety culture while ensuring compliance with client requirements, local regulations, and industry best practices.
This is a hands-on leadership role requiring daily interaction with project management, subcontractors, and client representatives to achieve a zero-incident workplace.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage all site health, safety, and environmental programs.
- Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations, client safety standards, and company policies.
- Conduct daily site inspections and safety audits.
- Facilitate new employee and subcontractor safety orientations.
- Develop and deliver toolbox talks and safety training.
- Investigate incidents, near misses, and unsafe conditions, and implement corrective actions.
- Review and approve Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), Activity Hazard Analyses (AHAs), and Safe Work Method Statements (SWMS), as applicable.
- Review and approve Daily Pre-Task Plans
- Monitor high-risk activities including:
- Working at heights
- Confined space entry
- Crane and lifting operations
- Electrical work and lockout/tagout
- Excavation and trenching
- Hot work
- Track safety metrics and prepare weekly and monthly reports.
- Coordinate emergency response planning and drills.
- Build positive relationships with clients, contractors, and regulatory agencies.
- Promote continuous improvement and proactive hazard identification throughout the project.
Qualifications
- Required: 5–10+ years of construction safety experience.
- Required: Hands-on safety experience working on active construction sites.
- Required: Experience with underground utility construction, including excavation, trenching, and installation of utility systems.
- Required: Minimum 3 years supporting large commercial, industrial, civil, infrastructure, or utility construction projects.
- OSHA 30 required.
- Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and construction safety standards.
- Professional certifications such as CHST, CSP, ASP, or equivalent are highly desirable.
- Current First Aid/CPR certification.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and digital safety management platforms.
Preferred Experience
- Large commercial, industrial, or civil construction projects
- Utility systems installation
- General contractor project experience
- Multi-contractor construction environments
What We Offer
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
- Retirement savings plan
- Paid time off and holidays
- Opportunity to work on challenging, high-profile construction projects
How to Apply
Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit their resume along with a brief cover letter outlining their relevant construction safety management experience.
Join our team and help build a workplace where safety is the foundation of every project.
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Pay: $28.00 - $48.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
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Who's Hiring
- Elite Recruiting & Consulting Services13E
- CALTEC1
- Distro1
- Jacobs1
- ENTACT1
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in construction safety officer jobs.
- OSHA 30-Hour Construction certification or equivalent safety training credential
- Demonstrated experience conducting job hazard analyses and site safety inspections
- Knowledge of federal and state OSHA regulations and reporting requirements
- Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST) designation preferred
- Experience developing and delivering site-specific safety training programs for field workers
- Proficiency with incident reporting systems and safety management software platforms
Tips for Your Construction Safety Officer Job Search
List every active certification you hold
Employers filter hard on credentials like OSHA 30, CSP, and CHST. Put all active certifications in a dedicated section near the top of your resume so a recruiter scanning a stack of applications spots yours in seconds.
Tailor your resume to the site type
A commercial construction safety officer resume reads differently from one targeting oil and gas or civil infrastructure. Match your bullet points to the hazards and regulations specific to each sector, whether that's fall protection, confined space, or process safety.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists construction safety officer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Quantify incidents prevented and audits passed
Generic phrases like 'enforced safety protocols' don't stand out. Replace them with concrete outcomes: audits completed, days without a recordable incident on your watch, or the number of workers you trained in a single program.
Prepare a scenario answer for near-miss handling
Interviewers for safety roles almost always ask how you've responded to a near-miss or actual incident. Walk through one real example using a clear sequence: what happened, what you did immediately, what you changed afterward, and what the outcome was.
Negotiate by citing your certification costs and renewal timeline
Safety certifications aren't cheap and they expire. When discussing compensation, factor in certification maintenance costs and ask explicitly whether the employer covers continuing education, recertification fees, or professional association dues.
Construction Safety Officer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most construction safety officers?
The most active employers for construction safety officers right now are Elite Recruiting & Consulting Services, CALTEC, and Distro, and the most openings are in Rhode Island, Nevada, and Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Large general contractors, energy infrastructure firms, and industrial construction companies tend to maintain the most consistent hiring volume for this role.
How many construction safety officer jobs are remote?
About 0% of construction safety officer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of most site safety work. The sub-areas most likely to offer remote flexibility include corporate safety program development, compliance documentation, and regional safety director roles that oversee multiple sites rather than a single physical location.
How do you become a construction safety officer?
Start by earning your OSHA 30-Hour Construction certification, which is the baseline credential most employers require. From there, build field experience in a site safety assistant or safety coordinator role, then pursue the CHST or CSP designation as you accumulate documented hours. A degree in occupational health and safety, environmental science, or construction management strengthens your application, but field experience and certifications carry more weight with most hiring managers.
Can you get hired as a construction safety officer with little experience?
Entry-level construction safety officer roles do exist, and they typically require an OSHA 30 certification, a relevant degree or vocational training, and some field exposure, even if that exposure came from an internship or a laborer position where you observed safety practices firsthand. Framing any hands-on construction experience, even in a non-safety role, as evidence that you understand site conditions and worker behavior can make a real difference in your application.
What does the construction safety officer interview process look like?
Most employers run a phone screen focused on your certifications and familiarity with OSHA standards, followed by one or two in-person or video interviews that include scenario-based questions about how you've handled incidents, near-misses, or worker non-compliance. Some companies add a practical component, such as a mock site walk or a written hazard identification exercise, particularly for roles on active job sites with complex safety requirements.
Where can I find and apply to construction safety officer jobs?
You can find and apply to construction safety officer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your certifications, experience level, and preferred sector, then apply directly to each listing that fits your background.
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