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)