Safety Specialist - Construction

Safety Specialist - $123,000.00 to $131,000.00 – Los Angeles CA

Do you have a decade of hands-on construction safety management experience? Are you confident leading safety audits, investigations, and training across large-scale projects?

The Role

We're looking for an experienced Safety Specialist to support our construction projects in Los Angeles, CA. This is a full-time, on-site position where you'll play a key role in promoting safe work environments and ensuring compliance across all project phases.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct safety audits on construction sites and recommend corrective actions

Investigate on-site accidents and identify root causes

Monitor safety policies, procedures, and standards across multiple projects

Test for environmental risks such as noise, gas, and ventilation levels

Deliver safety training for project managers and field teams

Collect and analyze injury and safety data; report findings to contractors and leadership

Participate in pre-bid and post-award meetings as part of the OCIP team

Review contractors' Injury Illness and Prevention Programs (IIPPs)

Supervise and mentor lower-level personnel

The Company

At PMCS Group, Inc., we’ve built our reputation on over 70 years of combined industry experience and a team of 130+ professionals with deep expertise in construction, engineering, architecture, and inspection. We don’t just manage projects—we deliver them to the highest standard, on time and within budget.

We’re proud to partner with clients such as the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD), Los Angeles Community College District (LACCD), California State University (CSU) campuses, and other public agencies. Our work has a direct impact on communities, improving educational facilities and public infrastructure across California.

The Benefits

• PTO : 120 hours annually (vacation / sick time), accrual starts on day one, available after 30 days.
• Holidays : 8 paid holidays per year, including New Year’s Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas.
• Insurance : 100% coverage for employee’s Medical, Dental, and Vision, with additional costs for dependents and enhanced plans (Kaiser and Anthem Blue Cross options).
• 401(k) Savings Plan : 100% match up to 3%, plus 50% of the next 2% (fully vested immediately).
• Professional Development : Up to $1,000 annually for license / certification renewals and qualifying education.
• Parking : Parking provided, up to $100 / month if applicable.

The Person To be successful in this role, you must meet the following minimum requirements :

10 years of full-time, professional construction safety management experience

Education qualifications (one of the following) :

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial / Environmental Engineering, Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, or a related field

Professional Safety Certification from a recognized institution

Two years of college plus a Safety Certification and 2 additional years of experience

Preferred : Completion of OSHA 500 and 40-hour HAZPOWER courses

Preferred certifications :

BCSP Certification

Licensed Safety Professional (NASP)

Certified Safety Manager (NASP)

Certified Industrial Hygienist (ABIH)