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Construction Safety SpecialistUS-CA-Los AngelesJob ID: Type: Regular Full-Time# of Openings: 1Category: Facilities MaintenanceGettyOverviewThe Construction Safety Specialist supports capital projects, renovations, and maintenance activities within an active museum environment. This role ensures construction and contractor operations are performed safely while protecting staff, visitors, artifacts, collections, historic structures, and facilities. The specialist balances regulatory compliance with the unique operational, cultural, and preservation needs of a public-facing museum.ResponsibilitiesConstruction & Contractor SafetyDevelop, implement, and enforce site specific construction safety plans for museum renovation and capital improvement projectsEnsure contractor compliance with OSHA/Cal OSHA standards, museum safety requirements, and institutional policiesConduct regular safety inspections of construction zones, temporary work areas, staging areas, and laydown spacesReview and approve Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), Activity Hazard Analyses (AHAs), and safe work plansMonitor high risk activities including hot work, confined spaces, roofing, scaffolding, trenching, and crane operationsPublic, Staff & Collections ProtectionEnsure construction activities do not endanger museum visitors, staff, volunteers, or docentsCoordinate physical barriers, signage, access controls, and temporary egress routes in public spacesWork closely with curatorial, collections, and conservation teams to protect artifacts from vibration, dust, temperature changes, moisture, and chemical exposureReview and mitigate risks to historic buildings, exhibits, and sensitive infrastructureRegulatory Compliance & Risk ManagementEnsure compliance with OSHA/Cal OSHA, fire/life safety codes, NFPA, NEC and local authority requirementsSupport fire watch programs, hot work permitting, and impairment management for fire protection systemsAssist with incident investigations, near miss reporting, and corrective action trackingMaintain safety documentation, permits, inspection records, and compliance reportsTraining & CommunicationDeliver site specific construction safety orientations for contractors working in occupied museum environmentsServe as a safety liaison between Facilities, Capital Projects, Security, Curatorial, and external contractorsPlanning & CollaborationParticipate in pre construction planning and design review meetings to identify and mitigate safety risks earlyCoordinate work sequencing to minimize disruption to museum operations and public accessSupport emergency response planning and drills involving construction areasQualificationsBachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Construction Management, Facilities Management, or related field or equivalent experience3-7 years of construction safety experience, preferably in occupied facilities or complex environmentsStrong working knowledge of OSHA/CalOSHA construction regulationsExperience managing contractor safety programsAbility to work diplomatically in a public, cultural, or institutional settingStrong written and verbal communication skillsPreferred Qualifications & Certifications:OSHA 30 Hour Construction CertificationCHST (Construction Health and Safety Technician)CSP (Certified Safety Professional)Experience working in museums, historic buildings, universities, hospitals, or public venuesKnowledge of fire/life safety systems and impairment coordinationFirst Aid/CPR/AED certificationCompensation details: .08 Yearly SalaryPI2f0681e5-