Safety Manager/SSHO (Norfolk)

GOEBEL FIXTURE COMPANY; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and life insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Grunley Construction is hiring a Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO) to manage safety programs across our projects. You will implement Safety Management Systems, conduct audits, and lead safety training to ensure regulatory compliance on site in Norfolk, VA.

The role requires OSHA 30-hour and First Aid/CPR, with preferred certifications and a safety-related degree. Ten years of field safety experience with construction or related environments is expected.

Qualifications

• Must have HS Diploma and OSHA 30-hour certification.
• Preferred degree in Safety and Health or related field.
• Experience with OSHA regulations and federal/state safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Implement Safety Management Systems and risk reduction practices.
• Conduct safety audits, training, and incident investigations.
• Prepare activity hazard analyses and safety plans for projects.
• Maintain safety records, reports, and compliance documentation.
• Collaborate with project teams to ensure adherence to safety policies.

Skills

Safety management

OSHA regulations

Field observations

Report writing

Education

High School Diploma

Safety/Health degree preferred

Tools

Procore

Job description

• Location Norfolk, VA, 23511,United States
• Employee Type Exempt-Full Time

Grunley Construction is a leading general contractor specializing in high-profile commercial, institutional, and government projects in the DMV. With a reputation for excellence, innovation, and integrity, we deliver complex construction projects that meet the highest standards of quality and safety. Our team is committed to fostering collaboration and continuous improvement, ensuring that every project exceeds client expectations. Join us and be part of a company that values professional growth, teamwork, and making a lasting impact on the communities we serve.

The Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO) is responsible for implementing the company’s efforts in the following areas: Safety Management Systems, Risk Management and Loss Reductions, Safety Audits, and Safety Training.

Reports to: Director of Corporate Safety and works closely with the Assistant Director of Corporate Safety, the Director of Field Operations, Superintendents, Project Executives and Project Managers to assure that the company’s safety policies and procedures are implemented.

Must be a US Citizen

Requirements

• Required Education
  • HS Diploma
• Preferred Education
  • A degree in Safety and Health or related field is preferred.
• Required Experience
  • Minimum of ten (10) years of experience in applying safety standards, regulations and procedures as it relates to manuals, audits, reports, checklists, etc. for a general contractor, subcontractor, or related engineering or environmental health and safety consulting firm.
  • Previous experience working within the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations, USACE EM385-1-1 Safety & Health Standards, and other federal, state, local or special customer regulations that govern building construction and safety requirements.
• Required Qualifications
  • Must have a current OSHA 30-hour and First Aid & CPR card.
  • Highly preferred to have a current certification for one or more of the following - OSHA 510, OSHA 500.
  • Highly preferred to have Competent Person Training (CPT) in fall protection, confined space, scaffolding, excavation and Silica.
  • Current attendance certifications for one or more of the following - USACE EM385-1-1, USACE Quality Control Management (QCM), Maryland Sediment and Erosion Control, Asbestos Supervisor and/or Lead Supervisor.
• Preferred Qualifications
  • Havingoneormoreofthefollowingsafetyandhealthrelatedcredentialsispreferred –STSC,CHST, OHST, ASP, GSP, CSP or similar.
• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
  • Musthavetheknowledgeandknowthedetailsrelatedtoconstructionandoccupationalhealthand safety.
• Security Clearance
  • PossessionofacurrentSecretorTop-Secretclearanceishighlypreferredorwiththecapabilityandgood personal history required to obtain a Top-Secret clearance

Summary

Responsibilities/Duties

• Safety Management Systems
  • ServeasSafety Manager/SSHO
  • ParticipateasamemberoftheGrunleySafetyandAccidentPrevention Committee
  • ProvidefieldobservationsandsuggestionsregardingtheCorporateSafetyPlan and related safety regulations
  • Assist projectsuperintendentsandproject managersinthedevelopmentof Job Specific Safety Plans
  • DevelopActivity HazardAnalyses (AHA's)based ontheintendedwork
  • Develop and/orreviewandprovidecommentstoactivityspecificworkplans and AHA's
  • Supportimplementationofthe safety incentiveand safety awardsprograms
• Risk Management and Loss Reduction
  • Provide field observations and suggestions regarding opportunities to prevent injuriesand accidents,improvesafetyperformance,and lowerinsurancecosts
  • Assistwithclaims handling andtheirresolutionas applicable
  • Assistwithinjuriesandperformaccidentinvestigations,obtainwitness statements, and develop related reports
  • Assistinreturningandmonitoringtheprogressofinjuredemployeesasthey perform modified duty on our projects
  • Implementrecordkeepingrequirements(e.g.,Accidentinvestigationreports, OSHA 300, 300A and 301 logs, Workers' Compensation reports, etc.)
  • ReviewandconfirmcurrentinsurancecertificatesforSubcontractorsintended to and/or currently working on our projects to assure compliance
• Safety Audits
  • Conductassignedsafetyauditsinpartnershipwiththeprojectteamsand subcontractor safety representatives
  • Provide assistance, immediate input, advice and direction to resolve and mitigatepotentialhazardousconditionsandassurecompliancewithOSHAand other regulatory requirements (e.g., signs, permits, postings, etc.)
  • DevelopanddistributedailyProcoresafetyreportsoffieldauditobservations after completion of the project safety audit and provide the appropriate corrective action information
  • Assisttheprojectsupervisoryteamtoreviewupcomingworkareastopreplan and determine if unidentified safety concerns need to be addressed before work begins
  • Follow-up with subcontractor safety representatives to assure that all resolutionactionshavebeentaken,issueshavebeenaddressedandresolved, and promptly closed out on the Procore audit program
  • AssistinOSHAproject inspections
  • Assurethat project safety files&logs are maintained and kept up to date
  • SupervisetheimplementationofSafetyDataSheet's(SDS's)andtherelated communication program
  • Assurethatallsafetysignsandsafetyequipmentare adequatelysuppliedto assigned project sites
  • Provideassistance,supportandtechnicaladvicetoprojectsupervisoryteam and our subcontractors on all safety matters
  • Assistwiththeannualrespiratoryprotectionprogramdocumentationandfit testing duties as needed
• Safety Training
  • Providesafety-trainingwhen necessary
  • Assistinschedulingand logisticsforspecific training programs
  • Perform jobsiteemployeetrainingasneeded
  • Attendand assistduringweeklyGrunleyandSubcontractorForeman meetings, scheduled safety meetings, and preparatory meetings as needed and/or as requested
  • Attendandparticipateintrainingclassestomaintain requiredupdates, certifications and credentials
  • Assist withthesysteminplacetomaintain accuraterecordsofemployee safety-training and certifications
• Other
  • AttendanyassignedGrunleyin-house andexternal trainingprograms
  • Participateasneededasan instructorin Grunleycontinuingeducation programs
  • Provideanyothersimilarand/orrelatedassistancewithassigned tasksas needed to perform the Safety Manager/SSHO duties

Our benefits package is designed to support employee well-being and financial security, including employer-sponsored health and life insurance, paid time off for sick leave, maternity/paternity leave, jury duty, and vacation, and retirement options like 401(k) plans. Other compensation opportunities may include overtime and bonuses. Comprehensive benefits will be discussed during the recruitment process; benefit eligibility is determined by tenure, position and/or plan documents. The salary range for this role will be $100,000.00-$125,000.00.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at [e-mail] or by phone at 240-399-6162 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e-mail address.