Project Safety Specialist I

Project Safety Specialist I

Location: Auburn Hills, MI

Job Type: Full-Time
Schedule: Day Shift
Overtime: Available as project needs require
Travel: Occasional travel to project sites may be required

Commercial Contracting Corporation

Commercial Contracting Corporation (CCC) is an employee-owned construction company dedicated to building successful projects through safety, integrity, collaboration, and accountability. We are proud to be recognized as a Top Workplace and remain committed to creating an environment where employees can grow, contribute, and succeed.

Build a Safer Future with CCC

At Commercial Contracting Corporation, we believe every successful project begins with a strong commitment to safety. As an employee-owned company, our team members take pride in creating environments where people can perform their best work and return home safely each day. We're seeking a Project Safety Specialist I who is passionate about protecting people, building strong relationships in the field, and making a measurable impact on some of the region's most complex industrial and commercial construction projects. If you're looking for an opportunity to lead, influence positive change, and grow your career with a company that values your expertise, we'd like to hear from you.

Position Overview

Commercial Contracting Corporation is seeking a Project Safety Specialist I to support industrial construction and commercial construction projects by promoting safe work practices, ensuring regulatory compliance, and helping project teams maintain a strong safety culture.

This role works closely with field supervision, project management teams, subcontractors, and client representatives to identify potential hazards, implement proactive safety measures, and support safe and successful project execution. The ideal candidate is a hands-on safety professional who thrives in a dynamic construction environment and is passionate about protecting people, property, and project success.

What You'll Do

• Lead project safety initiatives on active construction sites


• Develop and maintain project-specific safety plans


• Facilitate safety orientations for employees, subcontractors, and visitors


• Conduct routine jobsite inspections and document findings


• Assist project teams with pre-task planning and hazard assessments


• Coordinate emergency preparedness and response planning


• Participate in incident investigations and corrective action development


• Deliver toolbox talks and site-specific safety training


• Monitor compliance with OSHA regulations and customer safety requirements


• Verify required safety training, certifications, and documentation


• Support implementation of safety observation and reporting programs


• Promote consistent and proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE)


• Maintain jobsite safety records and regulatory documentation


• Represent CCC professionally during client and contractor meetings

Required 

• OSHA 30 Certification


• Strong understanding of construction safety principles and hazard recognition


• Ability to work independently in a construction environment


• Effective communication and organizational skills


• Ability to build positive working relationships with employees, subcontractors, and customers

Preferred Qualifications

• OSHA 500 or OSHA 510 Certification


• Graduate Safety Practitioner (GSP)


• Experience supporting industrial construction, manufacturing, automotive, or heavy commercial construction projects


• Previous experience conducting safety audits, inspections, and compliance assessments


• Experience delivering employee and subcontractor safety training


• Familiarity with customer-specific safety requirements and contractor safety management programs

Work Environment

This position is primarily based on active construction project sites and may involve:

• Indoor and outdoor work environments


• Exposure to varying weather conditions


• Frequent walking and movement throughout jobsites


• Occasional exposure to elevated work areas, heavy equipment, dust, noise, and other construction-related conditions


• Overtime and project-related travel as needed

Physical Requirements

• Ability to move throughout active construction sites for extended periods


• Ability to observe, identify, and communicate workplace hazards


• Ability to interact effectively with employees, subcontractors, and clients


• Ability to follow and enforce established safety procedures and requirements

Benefits

CCC offers a competitive benefits package including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance


• Paid holidays and paid time off


• 401(k) retirement savings plan


• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)


• Professional development and training opportunities

Career Growth Opportunities

At CCC, we are committed to investing in our employees' long-term success. As a Project Safety Specialist I, you'll have opportunities to expand your technical expertise, strengthen your leadership skills, and advance your career within a growing organization.

Career development opportunities may include:

• Mentorship from experienced safety and construction leaders


• Exposure to large-scale industrial and commercial construction projects


• Advanced safety training and professional development programs


• Support for professional certifications and continuing education


• Cross-functional collaboration with operations, project management, and executive leadership teams


• Opportunities to take on increased responsibility and leadership within the safety organization

As an employee-owner, you'll contribute directly to the company's success while building a rewarding career with opportunities for continued growth and advancement.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Commercial Contracting Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law.

Join Our Team

At Commercial Contracting Corporation, safety is more than a requirement. It is a core value that drives everything we do. As an employee-owned company, every team member plays an important role in our success. If you're a motivated safety professional who enjoys working alongside project teams, influencing positive safety outcomes, and helping build some of the region's most challenging industrial and commercial construction projects, we encourage you to apply.

Join a company where your expertise is valued, your contributions make a difference, and your future is part of the ownership story.

Apply today to become our next Project Safety Specialist I.