Field Safety Representative

Pillar Construction, Inc.; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Pillar Construction, Inc. is seeking a Field Safety Representative to drive safety compliance on construction sites in Virginia and beyond.

The role emphasizes collaboration with field teams, owners, managers, and subcontractors to implement corrective actions and promote best safety practices across projects. The candidate should have hands-on safety management experience, OSHA knowledge, and the ability to deliver training, perform inspections, and manage safety-related reporting.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in construction safety or related field.
• Strong field construction background.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Drive safety compliance per company policy, OSHA regulations, and client safety requirements.
• Lead training and documentation, conduct site inspections, identify hazards, and implement corrective measures.
• Foster safety culture and collaborate with owners, managers, and subcontractors on best practices.
• Complete safety-related permitting and support return-to-work processes.
• Investigate accidents and near misses, including root cause analysis.

Skills

Safety management

Field construction

Verbal communication

Written communication

Independent work

Spanish language

Education

CHST certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Key Responsibilities

The Field Safety Representative drives safety compliance in accordance with company policy, OSHA regulation and client safety requirements. The Field Safety Representative also facilitates and documents training, conducts site inspections, identifies hazards, and implements corrective measures. The Field Safety Representative fosters a culture of safety, collaborates with owners, managers, and subcontractors, and provides leadership in developing and promoting best safety practices across the company.

Additional Responsibilities

a) Field Tasks

• 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.

b) Training Tasks

• 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.

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.
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse groups including management, field staff, subcontractors, and GCs.
• Hands-on approach to safety management.
• Fluency in Spanish preferred.

Accessibility: If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process please contact Human Resources at
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Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.