Job Description
Construction Safety Associate:
Job Summary:
The Construction Safety Associate will support health, safety, and environmental (EH&S) operations for a large-scale commercial renovation and expansion project in the Dearborn, Michigan area. This role will provide on-site safety leadership, conduct daily safety audits, coordinate with project management and contractors, and ensure compliance with applicable OSHA regulations and project-specific safety requirements.
The project involves extensive interior and exterior renovations, structural and architectural modifications, mechanical and electrical upgrades. The Construction Safety Associate will help maintain a safe work environment throughout all phases of construction while supporting the successful execution of project activities.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide on-site safety leadership and support for assigned construction and renovation activities.
- Partner with project management, EH&S personnel, and contractors to ensure compliance with applicable safety regulations, company policies, and project-specific requirements.
- Conduct daily formal safety audits and inspections to identify hazards, evaluate site conditions, and verify corrective actions.
- Monitor construction activities across civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, and general construction disciplines.
- Serve as a technical safety resource and advisor to project leadership and the owner's representative.
- Deliver site-specific safety orientations for new workers and visitors.
- Facilitate toolbox talks, safety meetings, and training sessions to promote hazard awareness and safe work practices.
- Identify unsafe conditions and behaviors, communicate findings to appropriate personnel, and follow up on corrective actions.
- Prepare and submit standardized safety reports documenting inspection findings, incidents, observations, and overall project safety performance.
- Maintain accurate safety logs, inspection records, incident documentation, and other required project safety files.
- Assist with OSHA compliance activities, regulatory inspections, and OSHA recordkeeping and log management.
- Support incident investigations, root-cause analysis, and the implementation of corrective and preventive measures as needed.
- Coordinate with contractors and project teams to address safety concerns and maintain compliance throughout renovation and construction activities.
- Promote a proactive safety culture across active work areas, including occupied or transitioning workspaces, renovation zones, laboratories, and building expansion areas.
Required Qualifications:
- Well-rounded construction safety experience across general construction, including civil, structural, mechanical, and electrical work.
- Experience supporting commercial construction, building renovations, or facility expansion projects.
- Experience working with construction management teams, subcontractors, and project stakeholders.
- Knowledge of applicable OSHA regulations, construction safety standards, and hazard identification practices.
- Experience delivering safety orientations, facilitating safety meetings, and communicating safety requirements to diverse construction teams.
- Strong documentation, reporting, organizational, and communication skills.
- OSHA 30 (OSHA 500 preferred).
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Dearborn, Michigan |
| Industry | Other/Not Classified |
| Salary | $35–$38 |
| Company Size | 20 to 49 employees |
| Year Founded | 2002 |
| Website | http://theessinc.com/ |
About Company
Environmental and Safety Solutions, Inc. has a long standing reputation of providing excellent Environmental, Health and Safety services to our clients in their various industries. We pride ourselves in creating and implementing a best in class safety culture that resonates throughout our projects. We have achieved this level of success by fostering our relationships with our associates, and choosing associates who believe in proactive methods of achieving EHS excellence. Our approach is personal, yet persistent, allowing us to form relationships built on trust, reliability, and on-going professionalism.
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