Job Description
Job DescriptionSalary: DOE
Construction Safety Specialist
Company: CPM Builders
Location: [Insert Location]
Employment Type: Full-Time
About CPM Builders
CPM Builders is a leading general contractor specializing in interior commercial retail construction. From flagship stores and boutique spaces to large-scale rollouts, we deliver high-quality interior buildouts with precision, speed, and safety. Our team is dedicated to craftsmanship, collaboration, and maintaining the highest standards of workplace safety on every project.
Position Summary
The Construction Safety Specialist will play a critical role in ensuring the safety of all personnel and operations across CPM Builders interior retail construction projects. This individual will oversee safety compliance, training, and job-site inspections, helping maintain a zero-incident culture and ensuring that every project meets OSHA and company safety standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement safety programs tailored for interior retail construction environments.
- Conduct regular job-site safety inspections and hazard assessments at active project locations.
- Ensure all site activities comply with OSHA, local, and state regulations, as well as CPM Builders internal safety policies.
- Lead safety orientations, toolbox talks, and refresher trainings for project teams, subcontractors, and tradespeople.
- Identify potential risks specific to interior retail projects (e.g., confined spaces, tenant coordination, working in occupied retail environments) and recommend proactive solutions.
- Investigate and document all incidents, near misses, and unsafe conditions, implementing corrective and preventive actions.
- Collaborate closely with project managers, superintendents, and subcontractors to promote a culture of safety and accountability.
- Maintain accurate and timely safety records, reports, and compliance documentation.
- Support pre-construction safety planning for new retail fit-out projects.
- Serve as the companys safety representative during client walkthroughs, inspections, and audits.
Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in occupational safety, Construction Management, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
- Minimum 35 years of safety experience in commercial interior construction or retail buildouts.
- Current OSHA 30-Hour Construction certification required; CHST, CSP, or equivalent certifications preferred.
- Strong knowledge of interior construction safety practices, including finish trades, MEP coordination, and tenant space work.
- Excellent communication and leadership skills with the ability to train and influence field personnel.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and safety management software.
- Ability to travel to multiple job sites as needed.
Why Join CPM Builders
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
- Commitment to professional growth and ongoing training.
- Collaborative and safety-first company culture.
- Opportunity to work on high-profile retail interior projects for leading brands and clients.