Field Safety Lead: OSHA Compliance & Training

Pillar Construction, Inc.; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Field Safety Representative at Pillar Construction, Inc. drives safety compliance across field operations, aligning with OSHA standards and client requirements.

You will lead hazard assessments, coordinate corrective actions, and push a culture of safety while collaborating with owners, managers, and subcontractors on risk mitigation and training. You will deliver safety training, conduct walk-through inspections of shops, trucks, and sites, and support return-to-work processes.

Qualifications

• 1–3 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.
• Fluency in Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Deliver safety training for employees and subcontractors.
• Conduct new hire orientations, recurrent training, and safety meetings (e.g., Safe Starts, toolbox talks).
• Stay current on regulatory updates and industry best practices.
• Build effective working relationships with company staff, subcontractors, GCs, and clients to support training and compliance initiatives.

Skills

Construction safety

Strong communication

Microsoft Office

Team collaboration

Self-motivated

Education

CHST certification

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

The Field Safety Representative at Pillar Construction, Inc. drives safety compliance across field operations, aligning with OSHA standards and client requirements.

You will lead hazard assessments, coordinate corrective actions, and push a culture of safety while collaborating with owners, managers, and subcontractors on risk mitigation and training. You will deliver safety training, conduct walk-through inspections of shops, trucks, and sites, and support return-to-work processes.