Safety Manager - Infrastructure

Cianbro; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm is seeking a dedicated Safety Professional to ensure workplace safety on job sites within Norfolk, Virginia. Key responsibilities include managing safety inspections, developing orientations for new team members, and handling incidents. The ideal candidate will hold an Associate's or Bachelor's degree in a safety-related field and possess four or more years of relevant experience in the construction industry. Required certifications include CPR, AED, and First Aid, as well as CHST or ASP & STS. The firm values proactive communication and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Four or more years of experience in workplace safety in the construction industry.
• CPR, AED, and First Aid certification.
• CHST, ASP & STS certifications.

Responsibilities

• Observe crew's work to identify safety issues.
• Manage injuries including first aid and investigations.
• Conduct daily inspections of job sites.
• Plan upcoming work to identify potential safety issues.
• Develop safety orientations for new team members.
• Establish emergency planning with management.
• Ensure compliance with safety/environmental regulations.
• Perform industrial hygiene and environmental sampling.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Education

Associates or Bachelor's degree (Safety field preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• Actively observe and provide feedback around the crew's work to eliminate at-risk behavior, identify safety issues and help ensure corrective actions are taken.
• Perform injury management including minor first aid, incident root cause investigation and reporting, return to work as needed.
• Conduct daily inspections of job sites actively observing and providing feedback around the crew's work, tools, and equipment to eliminate hazards and identify at-risk behavior; advise on and help ensure corrective actions are taken.
• Take an active role in the planning of upcoming work on the site to help the team identify potential safety issues and solutions.
• Assist with developing, conducting, and documenting the job site safety orientations for all new team members, subcontractors, and other appropriate vendors, visitors, etc.
• Establish emergency planning with project management, including identifying and arranging local emergency and healthcare services, identifying warning signals, evacuation assembly points, and escape routes.
• Develop and set up systems to ensure proper handling of all Hazardous Material Including proper use, storage, shipment, spill control and cleanup, and disposal.
• Ensure compliance with all Safety or Environmental requirements per state and federal regulations.
• Perform periodic industrial hygiene and environmental sampling.
• Participate in the corporate safety audit (X-ray) process and the follow-up required.

Qualifications/ Requirements

• Associates or Bachelor's degree. (Safety field preferred)
• Four or more years of experience in workplace safety in the construction industry is preferred.
• CPR, AED, and First Aid certification required.
• CHST, or ASP & STS certifications required.
• Good interpersonal, communication and organizational skills are essential.
• Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office including Excel, Word, PowerPoint.
• A background in physical therapy is a plus.

Cianbro is an employee-owned, tobacco-free, equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate based on marital status, race, color, creed, gender, sex, religion, national origin, gender identity, age, veteran status, union affiliation, physical or mental disability, citizenship status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or other legally protected status.