Construction Safety Manager

Job Title: Safety Manager - Construction

Employment Type: Full time / Direct Hire

Location: Newport News, VA

Job Description:

· We are seeking a Safety Manager with experience in managing construction jobsite safety.

· This is a full-time, onsite position located at a large-scale water infrastructure construction project in Newport News, Virginia.

· Project-wide management of all safety efforts of all self-perform and subcontracted construction work including heavy civil, structural, industrial, mechanical, electrical and more.

· Frequent coordination with project management personnel, construction trades, subcontractors, other jobsite and corporate safety personnel, and Owner and Engineer representatives.

· Thorough comprehension and understanding of OSHA and associated regulatory codes and standards, project and corporate safety plans, and their applicability to engineering-based water infrastructure construction.

· Coordinate and conduct safety inspections, orientations, trainings, and incident investigations.

· Training, development, and mentoring of safety engineers and other project personnel.

· Support Project Team in other tasks as assigned.

· Reports to the Corporate Safety Director.

· This is an industry leader because of our people.

· We cultivate a business environment that prioritizes building lasting relationships, providing a work atmosphere that challenges and rewards employees, providing quality work and services, acting with a sense of urgency, managing risks and keeping everyone safe, and adding value.

· Individuals that excel in our organization have a unique combination of ambition, intelligence, and a sense of adventure.

· Most enjoy the hands-on aspect of civil/mechanical engineering and construction and enjoy the challenge of problem-solving in a very fast-paced, team environment.

· This is committed to providing a safe and comfortable environment for our employees, subcontractors, clients, and others.

· Rather than simply instructing our leaders and employees to "work safe", we proactively foster a safety culture which focuses on eliminating risk in every aspect of our operations.

· The success of our safety culture is evident in our outstanding safety record.

· Enjoys incident frequency rates which are substantially lower than the national averages.

Qualifications:

· Experience in jobsite safety management for large-scale heavy/industrial construction projects.

· Bilingual Preferred - English and Spanish

· Experience working successfully on teams and utilizing excellent verbal and written communication skills.

· Willingness to relocate to the project area (Newport News, VA) for full time on-site assignment.

· Current OSHA 30 Hour certification is required (OSHA 500 is preferred)

· Ability to obtain CHST Certification is required (CSP preferred)

· The Safety Manager must be able to lead others and work through complex technical details in a challenging construction jobsite environment.

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $80,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Construction Safety: 5 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• OSHA 30 (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Newport News, VA 23601 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Newport News, VA 23601: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $80,000 - $100,000