Safety Manager, Construction

We are one of the leading mechanical contractors in the eastern United States. Our construction and service (mechanical and electrical) experience includes a broad range of commercial and government projects, including data centers, hospitals, sports stadiums, convention centers, hotels, and research laboratories.

Job Summary

• Location: Richmond, VA 23224
• Reports to: Director, Loss Control
• FLSA Status: Full–Time / Exempt
• Work Shift: 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. / Mon. – Fri.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Report to the Director of Loss Control.
• Oversee and manage safety compliance contractually and within Federal and State laws for various project sites.
• Lead and oversee the investigation of accidents to identify causes or to determine how such accidents might be prevented in the future.
• Conduct site safety inspections or evaluate workplace environments, equipment, or practices to ensure compliance with safety standards and government regulations.
• Provide education and training in safety‑related content.
• Consistently update Health And Safety Plans (HASP), Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) and other safety documentation, and compliance objectives as needed.
• Manage SMIS data entry for injury reporting and other required reporting.
• Administer Fleet Program record keeping.
• Schedule and conduct safety training, toolbox talks, and ensure all applicable employees have the appropriate training certifications.
• Assist the project team and safety lead with scheduled and unscheduled safety audits at all job sites; enforce safety program and report violations.
• Participate in daily safety checklists for tools, equipment, and fleet.
• Promote a zero‑accident environment for all company activities.
• Coordinate drug and alcohol testing as required by company policy and contractual requirements.
• Meet background check and fitness‑for‑duty requirements set by projects/customers.
• Hold a valid state driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Qualifications

• Must be work authorized in the United States on a full‑time basis without the need for employer sponsorship now or in the future.
• The Company cannot offer employment to F‑1 (student) visa holders who require employer sponsorship.

Preferred Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor's degree in health and safety and/or environmental or related discipline.
• 5‑10 years experience in a safety‑related department or field in the construction industry.
• Familiarity with Health And Safety Plans (HASP) and Job Hazard Analysis (JHA).
• Completion of OSHA 510 and OSHA 500.
• OSHA 30‑hour construction safety class or equivalent and maintain competency through 24 hours of formal safety and health coursework every four years.
• Familiarity with construction industry regulations and practices.
• CHST, STS, OSHA 500 are a plus.

Computer Skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel).
• Working knowledge of project and financial software is a plus.

Required Attributes

• Integrity, honesty, professionalism, and appropriate concern regarding sensitive information.
• Team orientation, flexibility, and willingness to take on additional responsibilities.
• Professional self‑discipline, initiative, attention to detail, and ability to meet deadlines.
• Prioritization and organization in a fast‑paced, multi‑tasking environment.
• Build positive relationships with employees, management, suppliers, and customers.
• Commitment to company values and safety culture.

Language Skills

• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate in English and collaborate with multiple levels of customers, employees, unions, government agencies, vendors, and suppliers.

Physical Demands

• Must regularly sit, see, talk, and hear.
• Use hands to handle objects, tools, or controls.
• Walk, reach, climb, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl as required.
• May occasionally lift and move up to 25 pounds.
• Requires close, distance, peripheral, and depth vision.
• Required to commute to field locations and navigate job site locations.

Work Environment

• Work may involve outdoor work, exposure to wet/humid conditions, mechanical and electrical parts, high places, dust, fumes, toxic chemicals, weather, sunlight, cold, heat, electrical shock, vibration.
• Noise level usually moderate to loud.

Benefits

We offer our employees a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package and are always looking for individuals with the talent and skills required to contribute to our continued growth and success.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled