Construction Safety Lead: OSHA & Risk Management

Benchmark Utility Services; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits

Professional growth

Job summary

Benchmark Utility Services is seeking a Safety Coordinator to safeguard personnel and assets on our construction projects. You will enforce safety programs, assess risks, investigate incidents, and help develop proactive policies.

You will supervise crews, coordinate OSHA reviews, conduct JHAs for trenching and pipe laying, and partner with field supervision to embed safety into daily planning and operations.

Qualifications

• Four or more years of construction safety experience with an undergraduate degree in safety and health (or related discipline) or demonstrated construction safety and trade experience.
• Agile, energetic, data driven approach to achieving individual and organizational objectives while balancing short term and long-term goals.
• Excellent knowledge of OSHA standards and federal safety legislation.
• Proficiency with safety management software and data reporting

Responsibilities

• Supervises and ensures the safety of employees, trade partners, and public.
• Enforces corporate and project safety programs and federal/state/local safety standards.
• Guides safety staff and assists in their development.
• Directs daily operations and identifies opportunities to improve safety regulations.
• Conducts risk assessments to minimize workplace accidents and long-term health hazards.
• Presents safety information and documentation to General Contractors (GCs).
• Investigates and reports on accidents, incidents, and near-misses; recommends corrective actions.
• Partners with field supervision to embed safety into project planning and execution.

Skills

Safety leadership

Data analysis

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Safety and Health

Tools

Safety management software

OSHA compliance tools

Job description

Benchmark Utility Services is seeking a Safety Coordinator to safeguard personnel and assets on our construction projects. You will enforce safety programs, assess risks, investigate incidents, and help develop proactive policies.

You will supervise crews, coordinate OSHA reviews, conduct JHAs for trenching and pipe laying, and partner with field supervision to embed safety into daily planning and operations.