Field Safety Lead — Compliance & Training

Pillar Construction; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 64,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Pillar Construction is seeking a Field Safety Representative to drive safety compliance across field projects in Virginia and beyond. You will lead safety programs, conduct inspections, and develop corrective actions in collaboration with project teams.

The role involves delivering safety training, coordinating PPE, incident investigations, and maintaining OSHA regulatory alignment to balance safety with business continuity.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in construction safety.
• Strong field construction background.
• CHST certification is highly desirable.
• In-depth knowledge of OSHA regulations and compliance requirements.
• Ability to read, interpret, and apply regulations effectively.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Self-motivated, organized, and able to work independently.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse groups including management, field staff, subcontractors, and GCs.
• Hands-on approach to safety management.
• Fluency in Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support implementation and evaluation of safety programs as directed by Corporate Safety.
• Increase safety awareness at the project level through communication and documentation.
• Ensure staff and subcontractors maintain required safety training certifications.
• Prepare spreadsheets, track data, and develop summary reports for Corporate Safety leadership.
• Coordinate PPE inventory and distribution across projects.
• Lead OSHA and client/project safety compliance with field leadership teams.
• Implement job hazard assessments and prepare reports with corrective recommendations.
• Recommend and implement accident prevention and safety improvement methods.
• Investigate safety and health hazards, documenting findings and corrective actions.
• Respond to and investigate accidents and near misses, including root cause analysis.
• Manage exposures and safety controls at projects, assisting project teams with owner, customer, GC, and subcontractor safety concerns.
• Collaborate with client safety rep, Pillar field team and other stake holders to confer on strategy for hazard mitigation.
• Complete AHA, PTP and safety related permitting to assist in balance of safety and business continuity.
• Administer and support return-to-work processes (first aid, clinic visits, modifications, and releases).
• Conduct inspections of shops, trucks, equipment, and field locations.
• Collaborate with Superintendents and Foremen to manage and improve field safety efforts.
• Maintain knowledge of Owner-Contractor Agreements, Contract Documents, and Pillar Subcontract Agreements; enforce subcontract requirements for assigned trades.

Skills

Field safety experience

OSHA regulations knowledge

Written and verbal communication

Microsoft Office Suite

Spanish language (preferred)

Education

CHST certification

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Pillar Construction is seeking a Field Safety Representative to drive safety compliance across field projects in Virginia and beyond. You will lead safety programs, conduct inspections, and develop corrective actions in collaboration with project teams.

The role involves delivering safety training, coordinating PPE, incident investigations, and maintaining OSHA regulatory alignment to balance safety with business continuity.