Construction Safety Consultant - Owner's Representative

Job Description

Construction Safety Consultant – Owner's Representative

Intuitive Safety Solutions (ISS)

Location: Seattle, Washington

Employment Type: W-2, Long-term Project-Based / On-Call

Compensation: $60.00–$70.00 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications

Work Schedule: Variable; day, swing, and overnight shifts as needed

Project Environment: Active construction and operational facilities

Position Overview

Intuitive Safety Solutions (ISS) is seeking experienced Construction Safety Consultants to support a variety of complex construction and infrastructure projects throughout the Seattle, Washington area.

This position provides independent construction safety monitoring, regulatory compliance assessments, contractor safety oversight, and technical advisory services on behalf of a major owner of infrastructure and transportation facilities.

The ideal candidate is a proactive, field-oriented safety professional with at least five years of construction safety experience, strong knowledge of Washington State safety regulations, exceptional communication skills, and the ability to build productive relationships with contractors, construction management teams, and project leadership.

Consultants will work collaboratively with project stakeholders to identify hazards, assess compliance, recommend corrective actions, and promote a positive safety culture while supporting construction activities in active operational environments.

Assignments will be issued based on project needs, with specific responsibilities and schedules determined by individual work authorizations.

Key Responsibilities

Construction Safety Monitoring & Inspections

• Conduct onsite safety inspections and field observations during active construction operations.
• Identify unsafe acts, hazardous conditions, and potential exposures, and communicate findings to appropriate project personnel.
• Monitor contractor and subcontractor compliance with applicable DOSH, WISHA, federal OSHA, Washington Administrative Code (WAC), and client-specific safety requirements.
• Evaluate construction activities involving fall protection, confined spaces, excavation, scaffolding, electrical safety, crane operations, and other high-risk work.
• Assess construction activities that interface with ongoing facility operations, employees, visitors, and the general public.
• Identify imminent danger conditions, initiate appropriate protective actions within established authority, and immediately notify designated client safety leadership.
• Review contractor safety plans, site-specific procedures, and hazard mitigation strategies for compliance with applicable regulations and project requirements.

Safety Reporting & Documentation

• Prepare accurate daily and weekly construction safety inspection reports.
• Document inspection findings, identified hazards, corrective action recommendations, and follow-up activities.
• Communicate findings and recommendations to project stakeholders before departing inspected work areas.
• Complete and distribute electronic Construction Safety Inspection Reports (CSIRs) within 24 hours of site visits.
• Utilize designated construction management platforms, including Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC), Forma, or other client-approved systems.
• Prepare written safety plan reviews identifying compliance gaps and recommended improvements.
• Maintain accurate documentation of contractor safety performance, incident investigations, and corrective actions.
• Analyze contractor safety performance trends and identify recurring risks and opportunities for improvement.

Incident Investigation & Risk Management

• Conduct or support construction-related accident and incident investigations.
• Prepare written investigation reports documenting findings, contributing factors, and recommended corrective actions.
• Review and validate contractor incident reports for accuracy, completeness, and records retention.
• Monitor corrective action implementation and follow up on unresolved safety concerns.
• Support proactive risk identification and incident prevention initiatives.
• Provide industrial hygiene observations and technical support within individual qualifications and project requirements.

Contractor Engagement & Safety Leadership

• Attend and participate in contractor toolbox talks and safety meetings.
• Facilitate construction safety committee meetings, preconstruction safety discussions, safety authorization meetings, and pre-installation safety meetings.
• Conduct new contractor safety orientations and other safety training as requested.
• Communicate safety expectations and regulatory requirements to contractors, subcontractors, and project stakeholders.
• Establish professional working relationships with client engineering, construction management, and safety personnel.
• Provide practical, solutions-oriented recommendations while maintaining professional independence and appropriate lines of authority.
• Support a collaborative safety culture emphasizing accountability, hazard recognition, and continuous improvement.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of five (5) years of professional construction safety experience, preferably supporting large-scale commercial, industrial, infrastructure, or transportation-related construction projects.
• Strong working knowledge of Washington State construction safety regulations, including DOSH, WISHA, and applicable WAC requirements.
• Knowledge of federal OSHA construction safety standards and industry best practices.
• Demonstrated experience conducting construction site inspections, identifying hazards, and documenting corrective actions.
• Experience reviewing contractor safety plans and evaluating compliance with regulatory and project-specific requirements.
• Experience participating in or conducting workplace incident investigations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with contractors, construction managers, and client leadership.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to prepare professional safety reports.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and electronic inspection or construction management systems.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across multiple project environments.
• Ability to successfully complete required criminal background checks and obtain applicable facility security credentials.
• Flexibility to work variable schedules, including swing and overnight shifts, when required.
• Access to reliable transportation for travel between assigned project locations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST) or Certified Safety Professional (CSP) certification preferred, but not required.
• OSHA 30-Hour Construction training.
• Experience supporting public infrastructure, aviation, transportation, industrial, or complex commercial construction projects.
• Previous experience serving as an Owner's Representative or third-party construction safety consultant.
• Experience conducting contractor safety audits and formal safety plan reviews.
• Experience working in active operational facilities with significant public interfaces.
• Familiarity with Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC), Forma, or comparable construction management platforms.
• Industrial hygiene experience, including exposure monitoring, hazard assessments, or industrial hygiene reporting.
• Experience developing safety performance metrics, incident trend analysis, and contractor safety assessments.
• Experience facilitating contractor safety meetings, orientations, and management-level safety presentations.

Required Safety Training

Candidates must possess or be able to document completion of the following training prior to assignment, as applicable to project requirements:

• Confined Space Entry
• Fall Protection
• Scaffolding Safety
• Fire Extinguisher Safety
• First Aid (8-hour)
• HAZWOPER (40-hour)
• Hearing Conservation
• Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Trenching and Excavation Safety
• Traffic Control Awareness
• Hazard Communication
• Asbestos Awareness
• Ladder Safety
• Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWPs)
• Powered Industrial Trucks
• Crane and Rigging Safety
• Electrical Safety
• Machine Guarding
• Bloodborne Pathogens
• Additional training relevant to anticipated construction hazards

Consultants must also maintain current audiometric testing documentation consistent with applicable hearing conservation program requirements.

Ideal Candidate Profile

ISS is seeking safety professionals who demonstrate the following characteristics:

• Visible Field Presence: Comfortable spending significant time onsite, actively observing construction activities and identifying potential hazards.
• Strong Communicator: Clearly communicates safety concerns, inspection findings, and recommendations to contractors and project leadership.
• Independent Judgment: Recognizes significant risks, prioritizes concerns, and recommends practical corrective actions.
• Regulatory Expertise: Demonstrates strong knowledge of Washington State construction safety requirements and their application in the field.
• Relationship Builder: Establishes credibility and productive working relationships with contractors, subcontractors, and client stakeholders.
• Detail-Oriented: Produces accurate, timely, and professional inspection reports and documentation.
• Adaptable: Comfortable supporting multiple projects, changing construction environments, and variable work schedules.
• Proactive Problem Solver: Identifies emerging safety concerns and supports timely, effective resolution.

Compensation & Benefits

ISS offers competitive compensation and benefits designed to support our consultants throughout their assignments.

• Hourly Pay: $60.00–$70.00 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications.
• W-2 Employment: Employment through Intuitive Safety Solutions.
• Paid Time Off (PTO): Eligible consultants receive annual PTO, subject to ISS policy and applicable accrual and eligibility requirements.
• Consultant Success & Retention Bonus Program: Eligible consultants may receive retention bonuses based on continued assignment participation and program requirements.
• Health Benefits: Access to available medical and other employee benefit programs, subject to eligibility.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan: Participation in ISS's retirement savings program, including applicable employer contributions.
• Professional Development: Opportunities for continuing education, professional growth, and ongoing support from the ISS team.

Work Environment & Assignment Details

• Location: Various construction project sites throughout the Seattle, Washington area.
• Assignment Type: Project-based, on-call assignments based on client needs.
• Work Schedule: Variable hours based on individual project requirements, including potential day, swing, and graveyard shifts.
• Travel: Local travel between project sites may be required.
• Transportation: Consultants must have access to a vehicle suitable for project access. Applicable vehicle reimbursement arrangements will be communicated separately.
• Physical Requirements: Regular walking, standing, climbing stairs, and navigating active construction environments. Work may involve exposure to outdoor weather, construction noise, uneven terrain, and other typical construction conditions.
• Security Requirements: Successful completion of applicable criminal background checks and facility credentialing requirements.
• Training & Orientation: Completion of required site-specific safety orientations and applicable safety training before beginning work.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Intuitive Safety Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Third-Party Agency Notice

Intuitive Safety Solutions does not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate submissions from third-party staffing agencies or recruiters. Any unsolicited resumes submitted without a prior written agreement will become the property of ISS, and no placement or referral fees will be paid.