Lead Construction Safety Specialist

Kokosing Industrial, Inc.; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 88,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Kokosing Industrial, Inc. in Virginia seeks an experienced Safety professional to advance health and safety across complex construction projects.

You will help develop strategies to reduce injuries, deliver training, and guide pre-job planning and emergency readiness. Responsibilities include leading safety meetings, performing audits and investigations, coordinating with subcontractors and regulators, and communicating policy updates.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Safety and Health or equivalent combinations of training and experience.
• 5+ years of safety/health experience in construction preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing strategies for reducing injuries, illnesses and incidents.
• Provide safety training and education to personnel.
• Support pre-job safety planning meetings and emergency plans.
• Develop work safety and health plans in a fast-paced environment.
• Lead safety meetings and training programs; communicate policy and procedures.
• Conduct safety audits, evaluations, inspections and corrective actions.
• Assist in investigation of injuries and incidents.
• Develop and issue safety communications and updates.
• Coordinate project safety programs with subs, vendors and third parties.
• Serve as contact for OSHA and other authorities when needed.

Skills

OSHA regulations

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Safety program management

Education

Bachelor degree in Safety and Health

Job description

Kokosing Industrial, Inc. in Virginia seeks an experienced Safety professional to advance health and safety across complex construction projects.

You will help develop strategies to reduce injuries, deliver training, and guide pre-job planning and emergency readiness. Responsibilities include leading safety meetings, performing audits and investigations, coordinating with subcontractors and regulators, and communicating policy updates.