Construction Safety Lead – Risk, Compliance & Training

Benchmark Utility Services; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; 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 workforce and assets by enforcing regulations, assessing risks, investigating incidents, and crafting safety programs. The role supports project teams, oversees hazard mitigation, and drives continuous improvement to maintain compliance and reduce risks.

The ideal candidate will have 4+ years of construction safety experience with an undergraduate safety/health degree (or equivalent), strong knowledge of OSHA standards, and

Qualifications

• Four+ years of relevant construction safety experience with an undergraduate degree in safety and health (or related discipline).
• Agile, energetic, data driven approach to achieving objectives while balancing short and long‑term goals.
• Excellent knowledge of OSHA standards and federal safety legislation.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) fluency preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise safety of employees, trade partners, and public.
• Enforce safety health programs and federal, state, and local standards.
• Guide safety staff and assist in their development.
• Direct daily operations and identify opportunities to improve safety regulations.
• Facilitate third party safety reviews including OSHA.
• Conduct risk assessments to minimize accidents and health hazards.
• Support project teams on safety matters including incident investigations.
• Collaborate with field supervision to embed safety measures in project planning.
• Develop and catalog Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs) for trenching and pipe laying.
• Present safety information to General Contractors.
• Stay updated with industry best practices and regulatory changes.
• Investigate and report on accidents and near-misses and recommend corrective actions.

Skills

Safety leadership

Data-driven

Strong communication

Teamwork

Supervisory abilities

Regulatory compliance

Education

Undergraduate degree in safety and health

OSHA 500 certification

Tools

Safety management software

Data analysis software

Job description

Benchmark Utility Services is seeking a Safety Coordinator to safeguard workforce and assets by enforcing regulations, assessing risks, investigating incidents, and crafting safety programs. The role supports project teams, oversees hazard mitigation, and drives continuous improvement to maintain compliance and reduce risks.

The ideal candidate will have 4+ years of construction safety experience with an undergraduate safety/health degree (or equivalent), strong knowledge of OSHA standards, and