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Job Description:

The Project Engineer Safety (PES) team member is paired with a safety sponsor from the HITT Safety Department for at least one year of on-site experience, following a structured, year-long development plan. The program offers an immersive learning environment with customized training, mentorship, and hands-on experience to prepare participants for advancement to an Assistant Safety Manager role. PES team members are assigned to a Safety Manager or Senior Safety Manager and focus on understanding HITT culture, constructability, and safety practices. Full-time on-site commitment throughout the 12-month program ensures comprehensive shadowing, professional development, and meaningful contributions to HITT’s culture of safety excellence.

Responsibilities

• Communicate clearly and professionally, demonstrating strong written and verbal skills tailored to the audience.

• Uphold integrity and consistently act in alignment with The HITT Way and core company values.

• Support site safety by overseeing protection measures, participating in inspections, and assisting with safety orientations, meetings, and daily safety discussions.

• Collaborate effectively with team members, clients, subcontractors, and vendors from diverse backgrounds.

• Assist with assigned construction tasks while understanding safety requirements and cost implications at various project stages.

• Maintain job site offices and records, including safety documentation, permits, reports, and construction documents.

• Update and manage site-specific safety plans, emergency action plans, and activity hazard analyses (AHAs).

• Organize and manage multiple priorities simultaneously while remaining adaptable in a dynamic construction environment.

• Demonstrate initiative, continuous learning, punctuality, engagement, and respect for others.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; four-year degree in construction safety preferred but not required.

• 0–2 years of construction or construction safety experience, with commercial job site experience preferred.

• Strong interest in the construction industry and commitment to on-site work.

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform physically demanding tasks.

• Capability to climb ladders, work at elevations, and move safely over uneven terrain.

• Ability to stand and/or walk continuously for up to 8 hours per day.

• Willingness and ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).

• Preferred certifications include CHST, STS-C, or equivalent safety credentials.

• First Aid/CPR/AED and OSHA 30-hour Construction certifications preferred.

• Ability to learn and use project-specific software, including Microsoft 365, Procore, Adobe Suite, and Bluebeam.

HITT Contracting is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to hiring and developing the most qualified individuals based on job-related experience, skills, and merit. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. We value a respectful, inclusive workplace where everyone has the opportunity to succeed. HITT Contracting maintains a drug-free workplace, consistent with applicable local, state, and federal laws.