Responsibilities

HazTek is seeking an experienced Construction Safety Specialist to support a large-scale pharmaceutical construction project in Rahway, NJ. This is a hands-on field role focused on ensuring safe work practices across active construction operations within an occupied industrial environment.

The Construction Safety Specialist will spend the majority of their time in the field, conducting site observations, engaging with craft workers and subcontractors, identifying hazards, and promoting a strong safety culture throughout the project.

 

Responsibilities:

• Conduct daily site inspections and safety observations
• Monitor contractor compliance with site safety requirements
• Support incident prevention through proactive hazard identification and mitigation
• Participate in safety meetings, toolbox talks, and project planning activities
• Review high-risk work activities including fall protection, hot work, and electrical work
• Document observations, corrective actions, and safety performance metrics
• Partner with project management and trade partners to ensure a safe work environment

Qualifications

• 5+ years of construction safety experience
• Experience supporting commercial, industrial, pharmaceutical, or manufacturing construction projects preferred
• Strong knowledge of fall protection, hot work, electrical safety, and general construction safety practices
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• OSHA 30 required; additional safety certifications preferred
• Strong knowledge ofconstruction safety standards
• Must have experience in Fall Protection, Scaffolding, Steel Erection, and Excavation

• Embody HazTek's Core Values of Integrity, Compassion, Dependability, Leadership, Accountability

   

 

Overview

HazTek Safety Management is a full-service, objective safety partner, founded in 1997. The health, safety and well-being of employees and companies is our highest priority. We offer full-time employment, stability, competitive benefits, professional development, travel, diverse safety experiences, management support and the added benefit of working with a network of over 375 full-time HazTek safety professionals.

 

At HazTek, We Stand Together for Safety

 

We are committed to building an environment of inclusion and acceptance which values diversity across all areas of theorganization; an environmentin which all employees can contribute to the success of the business and are valued for their skills, experience, and unique perspectives.

 

Pay Range$95,000-110,000 Travel | RelocationLocal Only - No travel, per diem or relocation is offered for this opportunity