Getty

Construction Safety Specialist

1200 Getty Center Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90049

On-site · Full-time

First seen by offpeak October 6, 2026

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Job Summary

The 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.

Major Job Responsibilities

Construction & Contractor Safety

Develop, implement, and enforce site specific construction safety plans for museum renovation and capital improvement projects
Ensure contractor compliance with OSHA/Cal OSHA standards, museum safety requirements, and institutional policies
Conduct regular safety inspections of construction zones, temporary work areas, staging areas, and laydown spaces
Review and approve Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), Activity Hazard Analyses (AHAs), and safe work plans
Monitor high risk activities including hot work, confined spaces, roofing, scaffolding, trenching, and crane operations

Public, Staff & Collections Protection

Ensure construction activities do not endanger museum visitors, staff, volunteers, or docents
Coordinate physical barriers, signage, access controls, and temporary egress routes in public spaces
Work closely with curatorial, collections, and conservation teams to protect artifacts from vibration, dust, temperature changes, moisture, and chemical exposure
Review and mitigate risks to historic buildings, exhibits, and sensitive infrastructure

Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management

Ensure compliance with OSHA/Cal OSHA, fire/life safety codes, NFPA, NEC and local authority requirements
Support fire watch programs, hot work permitting, and impairment management for fire protection systems
Assist with incident investigations, near miss reporting, and corrective action tracking
Maintain safety documentation, permits, inspection records, and compliance reports

Training & Communication

Deliver site specific construction safety orientations for contractors working in occupied museum environments
Serve as a safety liaison between Facilities, Capital Projects, Security, Curatorial, and external contractors

Planning & Collaboration

Participate in pre construction planning and design review meetings to identify and mitigate safety risks early
Coordinate work sequencing to minimize disruption to museum operations and public access
Support emergency response planning and drills involving construction areas

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Construction Management, Facilities Management, or related field or equivalent experience
3–7 years of construction safety experience, preferably in occupied facilities or complex environments
Strong working knowledge of OSHA/Cal‑OSHA construction regulations
Experience managing contractor safety programs
Ability to work diplomatically in a public, cultural, or institutional setting
Strong written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications & Certifications:

OSHA 30 Hour Construction Certification
CHST (Construction Health and Safety Technician)
CSP (Certified Safety Professional)
Experience working in museums, historic buildings, universities, hospitals, or public venues
Knowledge of fire/life safety systems and impairment coordination
First Aid/CPR/AED certification

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of OSHA/Cal/OSHA construction safety regulations, fire/life safety codes, and hazard controls for high-risk activities, including application in occupied/public or institutional environments
Skill in conducting construction site inspections, hazard assessments, and reviewing JHAs, AHAs, and contractor safety plans
Skill in incident investigation, documentation, corrective action tracking, and safety reporting
Skill in communicating, coordinating, and providing safety training to contractors and cross-functional stakeholders
Ability to manage multiple priorities in active construction environments and adapt to changing conditions
Ability to identify and mitigate hazards in occupied/public spaces while enforcing safety requirements with tact and professionalism
Ability to collaborate effectively across diverse operational, technical, and cultural teams

Benefits and Perks

Here are just some examples that Getty offers/provides for full-time employees:

Medical, Dental and Vision insurance coverage, starting on date of hire. Getty pays 75%-95% of the premium, depending on the plan selected.
403(b) Employee Investment retirement plan – with up to 5% Getty Match
Getty contribution of 6%, on behalf of employee, to 401(a) retirement account
Educational Assistance and professional development
Paid Vacation, Sick and Personal Days
12 Paid Holidays
Many positions have bi-weekly Off-Fridays
On-Site Fitness Center at Getty Center
Community service opportunities

To learn more about our comprehensive benefits and long list of perks, go to Getty HR.

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