Construction Safety SpecialistRidgefield, NJ | Full-Time | Starting Mid-October 2026Compliance Management International (CMI) is hiring an experienced Construction Safety Specialist for a construction project in Ridgefield, NJ, starting mid-October 2026.
We're looking for a hands-on EHS/Safety Professional with 5+ years of construction safety experience and a strong MEP background-either working directly in the mechanical, electrical, or plumbing trades or providing safety oversight for MEP contractors and activities.
What You'll Do- Provide daily construction safety / EHS oversight for contractors and subcontractors
- Conduct jobsite inspections, safety audits, hazard assessments, and observations
- Review JHAs/JSAs, Pre-Task Plans (PTPs), permits, toolbox talks, and safety documentation
- Coach contractors and trades on OSHA compliance and safe work practices
- Oversee MEP, electrical safety, NFPA 70E, LOTO, fall protection, scaffolding, confined space, hot work, excavation, cranes, rigging, and material handling
- Investigate incidents, injuries, and near misses and drive corrective actions
- Ensure compliance with OSHA 29 CFR 1926, client requirements, and site-specific safety programs
What You'll Bring- 5+ years of construction safety experience
- MEP experience required - either hands-on trade experience or direct safety oversight of mechanical, electrical, and/or plumbing work
- Strong knowledge of OSHA 1926 construction standards
- Current OSHA 30-Hour Construction
- Current First Aid/CPR/AED
- Strong hazard recognition, communication, coaching, and field leadership skills
- Ability to work overtime and Saturdays as project needs require
- Reliable transportation
- Preferred: CHST, STS-C, ASP, CSP, OSHA 500, NFPA 70E, or a safety/EHS-related degree
Why CMI?
- Competitive compensation
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits
- 3 weeks PTO + 9 paid holidays
- 401(k) with company match
- Career advancement and professional development
- Long-term opportunities beyond this project
Local candidates or candidates willing to relocate are encouraged to apply. No per diem, travel, or relocation assistance is available.
Build Your Safety Career with CMIIf you're an experienced Construction Safety Specialist, Safety Manager, EHS Specialist, Safety Coordinator, or Site Safety Professional with strong MEP construction experience, we want to hear from you.
Apply today and build your next chapter with CMI.
