Construction Site Safety Officer – High-Profile Projects

Join a respected safety consulting team where your expertise directly protects lives and drives project success. We are seeking a proactive Site Safety Officer to lead on-site safety efforts, ensure full OSHA compliance, and create a culture where safety is embedded in every phase of construction.

This is an opportunity to step into a visible role on active jobsites where your leadership and decision-making truly matter.

The Role

You will be the on-site authority for safety—partnering with construction teams to prevent incidents before they happen, enforce standards, and keep projects running safely and efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and enforce site-specific safety programs aligned with OSHA, EHS, and project requirements
• Conduct routine inspections, hazard analyses, and risk assessments to proactively identify issues
• Run daily safety oversight, ensuring all trades operate in full compliance
• Deliver toolbox talks, safety orientations, and ongoing training for crews and subcontractors
• Investigate incidents, near-misses, and accidents; implement corrective actions and reporting
• Partner with Project Managers and Superintendents to integrate safety into daily operations
• Maintain accurate documentation including inspections, training logs, and incident reports
• Promote a clean, organized, and safety-first jobsite culture

What You Bring

• Experience in construction site safety with strong knowledge of OSHA standards
• OSHA 30 required; OSHA 500 strongly preferred
• Proven ability to lead safety initiatives in fast-paced construction environments
• Strong communication skills with the confidence to enforce standards on-site
• Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Experience using construction or safety management software

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Branford, CT.

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $45.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Branford,CT.

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 5, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

Salary : $40 - $45