Field Construction Safety Lead

The Planet Group; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Planet Group seeks a Safety Specialist / OSR to supervise safety on active construction sites in Virginia. The role is field-based, with approximately 60-70% time in the field and travel between project sites.

You will identify hazards, conduct inspections, cite OSHA standards, and maintain digital field documentation using tablets or iPhones. This is a 1-year full-time position with potential extension.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of construction safety experience.
• BS degree or CHST/OSHA 500 equivalent for qualification.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA construction standards.
• Ability to identify and cite applicable OSHA standards in field situations.
• Experience conducting construction safety inspections, audits, and field observations.
• Strong hazard identification and corrective-action experience.
• Strong computer and digital reporting skills.
• Comfortable using iPhone/iOS or tablet applications for field documentation.

Skills

Construction safety

Field inspections

Hazard identification

Safety reporting

Travel planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Safety, Occupational Health, Construction Management, or related field

CHST certification

OSHA 500 certification

Job description

The Planet Group seeks a Safety Specialist / OSR to supervise safety on active construction sites in Virginia. The role is field-based, with approximately 60-70% time in the field and travel between project sites.

You will identify hazards, conduct inspections, cite OSHA standards, and maintain digital field documentation using tablets or iPhones. This is a 1-year full-time position with potential extension.