Lead Construction Safety & Compliance Leader

Ascendion; Wenatchee (WA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Long-term disability insurance

Paid time off – 5 days per calendar yr

Holidays & vacation

Job summary

Ascendion is seeking a Construction Safety Manager to lead EHS initiatives on a major construction project in the South Hill, VA area. You will serve as the primary EHS contact, develop site safety plans, and drive a culture of safety across workers and subcontractors.

The role requires 5–10 years in construction safety and 3–5 years in leadership, with responsibilities spanning risk assessments, JHAs, SWMS, and high‑risk activity controls. OSHA 30/CSO/CSMP preferred.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of construction safety experience.
• 3–5 years in a supervisory or safety leadership role.
• Experience managing large capital construction projects, multiple subcontractors, and high‑risk construction activities.

Responsibilities

• Lead all project safety, health, and environmental initiatives.
• Serve as the primary EHS point of contact for the construction project.
• Develop, implement, and maintain site-specific safety plans.
• Promote a strong safety culture and accountability throughout the project.
• Compliance Management: Ensure compliance with OSHA, local regulations, client requirements, and company policies.
• Conduct routine safety inspections and audits.
• Monitor subcontractor compliance with safety standards.
• Maintain required permits and safety documentation.
• Risk Assessment and Hazard Control: Identify workplace hazards and evaluate risks.
• Develop Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs) and Safe Work Method Statements (SWMS).
• Implement controls for high-risk activities (Fall protection, Confined space, LOTO, Electrical safety, Crane/Rigging, Excavation).

Skills

Construction safety experience

Safety leadership

Lead/coach teams

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate's degree (preferred)

Tools

Enablon

Power BI

Data and Reporting

Trend Analysis

Job description

Ascendion is seeking a Construction Safety Manager to lead EHS initiatives on a major construction project in the South Hill, VA area. You will serve as the primary EHS contact, develop site safety plans, and drive a culture of safety across workers and subcontractors.

The role requires 5–10 years in construction safety and 3–5 years in leadership, with responsibilities spanning risk assessments, JHAs, SWMS, and high‑risk activity controls. OSHA 30/CSO/CSMP preferred.