Assistant Safety Manager

Curtis Contracting, Inc.; West Point (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay and benefits

Growth opportunities

Safety-driven team

Job summary

Curtis Contracting, Inc. in Virginia seeks an experienced Safety Specialist with a background in heavy civil construction to support site safety programs, conduct inspections, and ensure regulatory compliance across multiple jobsites. The role promotes a culture of safety, delivers toolbox talks, develops site-specific safety plans, and maintains safety documentation while guiding project teams to identify and mitigate hazards. Some travel to various job sites within the region is required.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in construction safety (heavy civil preferred).
• Strong knowledge of OSHA standards and construction safety best practices.
• Certifications such as OSHA 30, First Aid/CPR, or CHST are a plus.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to travel to various job sites throughout the region.

Responsibilities

• Monitor job sites to ensure compliance with OSHA and company safety policies.
• Conduct regular safety inspections, audits, and incident investigations.
• Deliver safety training and toolbox talks for crews and supervisors.
• Assist in developing and updating site-specific safety plans (SSSPs).
• Maintain safety documentation and reports.
• Support project teams in identifying and mitigating hazards.

Skills

Construction safety

OSHA standards

Safety training

Leadership

Travel readiness

Job description

Position Summary

We are looking for an experienced Safety Specialist with a background in construction safety, preferably in heavy civil projects. This role will support site safety programs, conduct inspections and audits, ensure regulatory compliance, and promote a culture of safety across all operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor job sites to ensure compliance with OSHA and company safety policies
• Conduct regular safety inspections, audits, and incident investigations
• Deliver safety training and toolbox talks for crews and supervisors
• Assist in developing and updating site-specific safety plans (SSSPs)
• Maintain safety documentation and reports
• Support project teams in identifying and mitigating hazards

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in construction safety (heavy civil preferred)
• Strong knowledge of OSHA standards and construction safety best practices
• Certifications such as OSHA 30, First Aid/CPR, or CHST a plus
• Strong communication and leadership skills
• Ability to travel to various job sites throughout the region

Why Join Us

• Work with an experienced and safety-driven team
• Competitive pay and benefits
• Opportunities for growth and development

Curtis Contracting, Inc. (CCI) is a Class "A" contractor prequalified with VDOT and has been in business since 1985. The company is organized into multiple divisions, including Civil, Heavy Highway, Road & Bridge Maintenance, and Federal.

Curtis Contracting, Inc. was founded on the principles of ethics, partnering, quality, integrity, safety, and environmental stewardship. These values continue to guide our leadership team and daily operations. We hope you will consider joining our team.

Curtis Contracting, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.