Overview
This is a full-time, on-site Safety Officer position in the Greater Richmond, VA area. The role is responsible for promoting and maintaining a safe, compliant, and productive work environment across active construction sites. The Safety Officer partners with project managers, superintendents, and field crews to identify hazards, conduct site inspections, provide safety training, investigate incidents, and ensure compliance with OSHA regulations and company safety standards. Key responsibilities include performing routine safety audits, coaching employees on safe work practices, leading safety orientations, documenting findings, and proactively addressing potential risks before they result in incidents. The ideal candidate will have strong construction safety experience, excellent communication and leadership skills, the ability to influence safe work behaviors, and a proactive approach to hazard recognition and risk mitigation. Candidates must be dependable, possess OSHA 510 and/or 500 certification, hold a valid Virginia driver's license with a clean driving record, and be legally authorized to work in the United States. Bilingual candidates (English/Spanish) are strongly preferred.
