Director of Construction Safety & Compliance

Safety Management Group, LLC; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Safety Management Group, LLC in Richmond, Virginia seeks a Local Safety Director to lead project HSE programs, drive compliance, and partner with site leadership to integrate safety into daily operations. The role focuses on audits, risk assessments, incident investigations, and implementing corrective actions across major construction projects.

The ideal candidate has 15+ years of construction safety experience, a degree in Safety or Construction, OSHA 30-Hour, and BCSP certification preferred.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of construction safety experience.
• Degree in Safety or Construction required.
• OSHA 30-Hour Construction Course, BCSP cert preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and administer project HSE programs to ensure compliance with safety policies, regulatory requirements, and project standards.
• Conduct field audits, safety observations, inspections, and risk assessments to identify hazards and drive corrective actions.
• Review and approve contractor safety personnel, safety plans, and project-specific HSE procedures.
• Partner with project management, contractors, and site leadership to integrate safety requirements into daily operations.
• Investigate incidents, perform root cause analyses, and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Monitor contractor performance and provide coaching, training, and guidance to strengthen safety culture and compliance.
• Facilitate safety meetings, track safety trends and corrective actions, and communicate project safety performance to key stakeholders.
• Provide technical expertise on OSHA regulations, industry standards, and best practices within construction and general industry environments.
• Manage injury and incident reporting, case management, and return-to-work processes as needed.
• Promote continuous improvement through safety initiatives, training programs, and workforce engagement efforts.

Skills

Construction safety leadership

HSE program management

OSHA regulations

Site inspections

Education

Bachelor's degree in Safety or Construction

Job description

Safety Management Group, LLC in Richmond, Virginia seeks a Local Safety Director to lead project HSE programs, drive compliance, and partner with site leadership to integrate safety into daily operations. The role focuses on audits, risk assessments, incident investigations, and implementing corrective actions across major construction projects.

The ideal candidate has 15+ years of construction safety experience, a degree in Safety or Construction, OSHA 30-Hour, and BCSP certification preferred.