Senior Safety Specialist
STRUCTURAL · Alexandria, VA · 1 wk ago
ManagementFull-time
Key Responsibilities
- Lead Safety Culture Champion a strong, proactive safety culture across projects and teams
- Build trusted relationships with clients, field teams, and leadership
- Reinforce safety expectations and proactively address risks
- Drive EHS Strategy & Execution Develop and implement site-specific EHS plans (PTPs, Confined Space, LOTO, etc.)
- Lead safety program execution across multiple projects or branch locations
- Ensure alignment with company standards and client requirements
- Ensure compliance & Provide Expertise Interpret and apply OSHA and other regulatory standards
- Serve as a subject matter expert for safety compliance and best practices
- Communicate complex safety requirements clearly to field teams
- Incident Management & Risk Reduction Lead incident investigations and root cause analyses
- Oversee claims processes and ensure accurate reporting
- ID trends and implement corrective actions
- Training & Leadership Development Deliver hands-on safety training and jobsite demonstrations
- Mentor junior safety professionals and field personnel
- Contribute to development of training programs as a subject matter expert
- Audits, Reporting & Continuous Improvement Conduct audits and field assessments across multiple locations
- Analyze safety data and communicate insights to leadership
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives and standardize best practices
What We're Looking For
- Degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Emergency Response, or related field OR equivalent experience
- 3-7 years of progressive construction safety experience
- Experience supporting multiple projects or branch-level operation
- Strong understanding of construction methods, materials, and structural systems
- Proven ability to manage safety across multiple projects
- Experience with incident investigations, claims management, and reporting tools
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and platforms like Procore, EHS Insight, SharePoint
- Ability to analyze data and communicate trends effectively
Certifications (Preferred)
- CSP, ASP, or GSP
- CHST or OHST
- TOSHA 30 (or equivalent)
- Competent Person training (Fall Protection, Confined Space, Excavation, etc.)
Why Join Us?
- Lead safety strategy across impactful projects
- Work alongside experienced construction and operations leaders
- Influence culture and drive meaningful change
- Competitive compensation + growth opportunities
Pay
Competitive compensation + growth opportunities
Schedule
N/A