Safety Manager- Self Perform

DPR Construction; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

DPR Construction is hiring a safety manager for the Richmond office to implement safety plans on construction sites. The ideal candidate will lead safety initiatives and conduct regular site audits to maintain an injury-free environment. A minimum of 5 years’ experience in construction and relevant safety certifications are essential for this role.

The position offers a chance to work in a team-focused culture while ensuring adherence to safety protocols. Interested candidates should be detail-oriented and capable of managing multiple tasks effectively.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience on construction sites.
• Competent person, train-the-trainer, and other activity specific certifications.
• Experience working in commercial concrete, drywall, or metal framing industry a plus.

Responsibilities

• Implement DPR’s environmental health and safety plan at assigned construction projects.
• Conduct regular job-site safety audits.
• Coach DPR/sub-management on safety leadership and management practices.

Skills

Safety management

Detail-oriented

Team player

Education

Degree in safety management or CHST certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description: DPR Construction is seeking a safety manager to work with our self‑perform team in the Richmond office. The safety manager will implement DPR’s environmental health and safety plan (EHSP) and related programs at assigned construction projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead and live DPR’s injury‑free environment culture.
• Shepherd and develop career path safety coordinator(s).
• Lead pre‑qualification processes between DPR and its subcontractors.
• Coach DPR/sub‑management on safety leadership and management practices.
• Provide trending analysis for project/ regional data on a weekly, monthly and/or quarterly basis.
• Foster the development of safety programs and protocols.
• Develop and blend site‑specific safety plan(s) that incorporate both DPR’s and our core market customers’ safe work practices.
• Assist with the continual development of new methods for abating hazards.
• Perform regular job‑site safety audits of work‑site activities.
• Share findings, corrective actions and corrective plans with DPR project management.
• When necessary, DPR EHS should utilize every resource necessary, including escalation, to ensure the maintenance of an injury‑free environment.
• Help monitor the subcontractor selection process and adherence to established environmental safety and health guidelines.
• Measure team engagement regarding safety management practices.
• Maintain regional safety files such as safety training documentation, applicable medical certifications, environmental testing, special associated training, investigation reports—including close calls, injury summaries, leading indicator data, and other safety and health documentation.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience on construction sites.
• OSHA 500 training.
• Competent person, train‑the‑trainer, and other activity specific certifications.
• Familiar with Microsoft Office suite.
• Degree in safety management or CHST certification a plus.
• Experience working in commercial concrete, drywall, or metal framing industry a plus.
• Carpenter or laborer union affiliation is acceptable.
• Salary‑based position.

We are looking for a flexible, detail‑oriented team player with the ability to manage multiple tasks, deliver quality work, and consistently meet deadlines.

DPR is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions at DPR are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical or mental disability, HIV status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, medical history or genetic information, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. DPR will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. Read more in our EEOE Policy.