The Safety Specialist supports the implementation and continuous improvement of JP Cullen's construction safety program. This role works closely with project teams to promote safe work practices on active construction jobsites, assist with safety inspections, support training efforts, and help ensure compliance with OSHA and regulatory requirements.
The Safety Specialist plays a key role in fostering a positive jobsite safety culture by assisting with risk assessments, participating in incident investigations, and supporting proactive safety initiatives. This position is ideal for individuals looking to build a career in construction safety and grow their technical and field safety experience.
Responsibilities
- Provide leadership with a focus on safe work practices and pre-task planning.
- Perform site safety audits to recognize and correct unsafe conditions and behaviors; prescribe corrective actions and measures for those items repeatedly showing up in audits; develop training sessions for same audit items.
- Investigate and procure new task specific safety systems/equipment and educate crews and superintendents as needed.
- Ensure Foremen are executing the safety portion of the Operations Plan.
- Create, conduct, and document toolbox talks.
- Ensure the intent of Cullen policies, procedures and quality standards are followed in accordance with our Quality Management System
- Maintain a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner so that you get along with customers, clients, co-workers, and management.
- Educate Foremen on daily work plans/JHA procedure and hold accountable.
- Attend and actively participate in daily morning huddles with job crews. Attend daily end of shift (DEOS) meetings when possible.
- Reward/recognize field personnel for taking outstanding safety initiatives.
- Research current safety topics and relevant issues in the construction industry.
- Bachelor’s degree in occupational safety/health degree OR completion of an Apprenticeship combined with a minimum of 4 years construction experience. Appropriate safety certifications desirable.
- Proficiency with OSHA standards.
- Knowledge of the construction industry practices, risk management and field operations.
- Thorough understanding of and ability to enforce all federal, state, local and company regulations.
- Ability to recognize hazardous situations and implement corrective measures is essential.
- Good understanding of corporate and industry practices, processes, standards, etc.
- Strong management, leadership and interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate well both verbally and in writing.
We specialize in the “Tough Jobs” no one else can do. And we need a Safety Specialist with the right leadership skills to get even the most difficult jobs done safely, on-time, in budget, every time. We have exciting new project opportunities, which are local in Madison and Janesville areas, require no overnight travel, and are seeking someone to educate field personnel on safety procedures and ensure safety policies are followed.
- Wisconsin-based $950 million, founded in 1892, 5th generation family-owned construction management firm
- Seeking to be the construction manager of choice for the toughest jobs in the region.
- Our clients have high expectations, and our projects are high profile.
Our Mission: To identify, hire, train, and retain the best people to serve our customers.
Compensation & BenefitsJP Cullen has a commitment to its community, employees, and employees’ families. We offer outstanding benefits — Health, Life, and Dental Insurance, Competitive Salary and Bonus Structure, Profit Sharing, PTO, Holiday Pay, Employee Assistance, and Training.
EEOJP Cullen is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action (EEO/AA) Employer. We promote diversity by proactively recruiting, hiring, and promoting women, minorities, disabled individuals, and veterans. JP Cullen provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in occupational safety or occupational health, or completion of an apprenticeship combined with at least 4 years of construction experience
- Proficiency with OSHA standards
- Knowledge of construction industry practices, risk management, and field operations
- Ability to understand and enforce federal, state, local, and company regulations
- Ability to recognize hazardous situations and implement corrective measures
- Understanding of corporate and industry practices, processes, and standards
- Strong management, leadership, interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
- Appropriate safety certifications
What We Do
J.P. Cullen is a longstanding, full-service construction company headquartered in Janesville, Wisconsin. The national contractor offers design-build, preconstruction, referendum, and related construction services, serving Wisconsin, northern Illinois, and northeast Iowa, as well as industrial clients nationwide. Its work spans government, education, healthcare, commercial, and industrial projects, ranging from $1,000 to more than $100 million, while emphasizing quality, integrity, and long-term partnerships.
