Construction Safety Specialist

Construction Safety Specialist

ATI has a current need for a full-time Construction Safety Specialist at a federal government customer facility in Arlington, VA. Candidates should have five to ten years of experience, a passion for safety, and experience that includes indoor construction safety work.

Candidates will be part of an established team of five professionals who have central initiatives and independent projects. These are “owner’s representative” type positions.  You will oversee projects and make suggestions on correcting identified findings; thus, long-term relationship building is critical. Candidate should be comfortable to independently walk jobsites, identify safety issues, and do so in a way that builds relationships

Great Pay and Benefits for a Construction Safety Specialist

• Competitive salary of $85,000 - $110,000/year depending on experience;


• 11 annual paid holidays and minimum 13 days of paid leave;


• Employee and family medical, dental, vision, and prescription insurance with 75% of the premiums paid by the company;


• Employer paid short-term and long-term disability, and life insurance.


• 401(k) plan immediately vesting with up to 4% employer match; and


• Professional development assistance including memberships, professional licenses, and tuition reimbursements.

Duties and Responsibilities


Duties may include, but not be limited to, the following:

• Provide oversight to multiple construction projects simultaneously and work independently without constant supervision, yet still use good judgement and concise communication (verbal and written) to ensure that the Manager and Customer Representatives understand what is happening at each jobsite


• Utilize OSHA and Army Corps of Engineers (EM385-1-1) regulations


• Ensure general contractor's compliance with all safety rules and procedures


• Attend weekly project meetings and address safety issues with staff


• Advise contractor supervisor of non-compliance, stop work in imminent danger situations and report actions to supervisor


• Deliver clear, concise verbal and written communication about an issue, including recommendations based on findings from daily walk-throughs, and weekly project reports with deficiencies noted as well as corrections


• Initiate follow-up on issues to ensure compliance


• Recommend programs, policies and processes to manage construction-renovation safety at multiple facilities


• Teach safety-related classes and perform accident investigations; investigate near-misses


• Share thoughts and opinions with other construction safety professionals on team.


• Capable of calibrating assigned equipment such as multi-gas meters or sound meters, etc.


• Weekend work may occur from time to time based on General Contractors schedule and level risk associated with the work.


• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Five to ten years' construction safety experience - with some experience in interior construction/renovation, or three years with a Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or safety and health degree.


• Completion of OSHA 500, Asbestos Supervisor, and Lead Supervisor or ability to complete in 6 months of start


• Candidates must be US Citizens


• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain clearance; Candidate must be able to work independently in a secure or sensitive environment


• Clean credit and no criminal history; Having a federal CAC in recent past is preferred


• Able to crawl, climb over obstacles, walk on uneven surfaces such as ramps, rooftops and able to climb ladders without assistance


• Able to enter confined space or work on high-elevation task locations


• Degree in Occupational Safety preferred, but not required

Job Type: Full-time

Pay Range: $85,000 to $110,000 (depending on amount of experience and certifications)

Location: Arlington, VA

Working Hours: Normal Work Hours – Monday – Friday (anticipate 40 per week).

About ATI

ATI, Inc. (www.atiinc.com) is a full-service consulting firm with over 45 years of experience solving complex facility and program management, construction, and environmental challenges for government and private sector clients. Committed to industry leadership, we deliver sustainable, innovative, and cost-effective solutions that drive results and prioritize client satisfaction. At the same time, we foster a dynamic, growth-oriented workplace where employees thrive.

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Selected candidate may perform other related duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

ATI, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, including protected groups, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. ATI complies with applicable local, state and federal laws governing nondiscrimination in employment at each location the Company operates. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to: hiring, placement, promotion, termination, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. ATI is an E-Verify Employer in the United States. ATI will provide reasonable accommodations with the application process upon your request as required to comply with applicable laws. If you have a disability and require assistance in this application process, please let your recruiter know.