We specialize in the “Tough Jobs” no one else can do. And we need a Safety Specialist I 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 require no overnight travel, and are seeking someone to educate field personnel on safety procedures and ensure safety policies are followed.

• Wisconsin-based $850 million, created in 1892, 5^th 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.

The Safety Specialist I is responsible for assisting in the development, implementation, and administration of safety programs to ensure a safe, healthy, and accident-free work environment. This role involves conducting inspections, training employees, investigating incidents, and ensuring compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations.

• 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.

JP 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.

JP 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.