Safety Engineer

Chesapeake Contracting Group; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work environment

State‑of‑the‑art technology

Healthcare, 401K match

Leadership training

Job summary

Chesapeake Contracting Group is seeking a Safety Engineer to support the Safety Department and Field Operations in implementing safety programs and training across mid-Atlantic construction projects.

You will audit safety plans, promote a safety-first culture, and coordinate with subcontractors to ensure compliance with OSHA regulations and company policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree/board certification in Safety or related field.
• 1 year of safety experience.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to develop relationships.
• Working knowledge of construction safety principles, OSHA regulations and policies.
• Capable of identifying exposures and recommending corrective actions.
• OSHA 30 certification is preferred.
• First Aid / CPR and AED Qualified

Responsibilities

• Support all safety efforts on construction projects and promote safety culture.
• Ensure subcontractor activities are pre-planned and reviewed with safety in mind.
• Maintain safety documentation for projects and ensure compliance with safety plans and regulations.
• Provide safety training to project teams and subcontractors as needed.
• Audit implementation of the Project Specific Safety Plan (PSSP) using Procore.
• Conduct weekly safety walks and identify hazards for mitigation.

Skills

Communication

Relationship building

Safety culture

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Independent

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree or board certification in Safety or related field

OSHA 30 Certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

About Chesapeake Contracting Group

Chesapeake Contracting Group is a value-added commercial general contractor providing services throughout the Mid-Atlantic region. Our Safety Program is the foundation on which our Core Values are built, and focuses on compliance, culture and education. Our team considers no phase of operations or administration of greater importance than accident prevention and the safety of our associates and partners. We are seeking a dynamic Safety Professional with a go-getter attitude and excellent communication skills to help take our Safety Program to the next level.

As the Safety Engineer, you will be responsible for assisting our Safety Department and Field Operations to ensure workplace safety, implementing safety programs, conducting safety inspections, and providing training to employees on safety procedures and protocols.

Key Responsibilities

• Support all safety efforts on the construction projects and promote CCG's Safety Culture
• Ensure sub-contractor activities are pre‑planned for, including safety items through scope review, pre‑construction meetings, JHA's review, etc.
• Ensure all Sub‑contractors meet CCG's safety submittal requirements
• Assist and help maintain all safety related documentation for the construction projects
• Ensure Sub‑contractor compliance with CCG's safety plan and expectations, in addition to OSHA, federal, state, and other regulatory codes and guidelines
• Make safety or health recommendations concerning situational hazards to associates and workers
• Use Procore to audit and monitor project team's implementation of the Project Specific Safety Plan (PSSP)
• Perform at least one safety walk a week on the assigned projects utilizing a Mock OSHA Investigation
• Assist in providing safety training to projects associates and Sub‑contractors to meet clients and OSHA requirements as needed
• Ensure all construction project teams have the appropriate safety equipment and resources that they need
• Builds effective relationships with customers, design team, subcontractors, suppliers and user groups through reflection and support CCG's core values which meets or exceeds the customer's expectations
• Promotes Chesapeake's core values. Communicates our vision and purpose through service, talent and choices made
• Participates in Chesapeake training programs and commits to self‑development

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree/board certification in Safety, or a related field, preferred
• 1 year of relevant safety experience
• Excellent communication skills and strong ability to develop relationships
• Working knowledge of construction safety principles, techniques and methods
• Knowledge of OSHA laws and regulations and policies
• Capable of identifying known potential exposures and recommending corrective actions
• Computer skills and familiarity with Microsoft Suite
• Attention to detail and ability to handle a varied and changing workload
• Proven ability to identify and solve problems
• Independent, self‑managed, and self‑starter personality
• OSHA 30 Certified
• 1st Aid / CPR and AED Qualified

Benefits

• A flexible work environment
• State‑of‑the‑art technology to get the job done
• New office spaces designed for today's working environment
• Great benefits including healthcare, 401K match, wellness programs
• Opportunities for advancement and leadership training

Compensation Range – $60,000 – $90,000 annually