Safety Manager/SSHO (Norfolk, VA)

Grunley Construction Company Inc; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Grunley Construction Company Inc in the United States is seeking a Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO) to lead safety programs across commercial, institutional, and government projects. The SSHO will implement Safety Management Systems, conduct audits, and deliver training to ensure the highest safety standards.

The role reports to the Director of Corporate Safety and works with field leaders to assure policy compliance; US citizen status is required, with strong OSHA and federal regulation

Qualifications

• Must have a current OSHA 30-hour and First Aid & CPR card.
• Highly preferred to have a current certification for 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 USACE EM385-1-1, USACE Quality Control Management (QCM), Maryland Sediment and Erosion Control, Asbestos Supervisor and/or Lead Supervisor.
• Having one or more of the following safety and health related credentials is preferred - STSC, CHST, OHST, ASP, GSP, CSP or similar.
• Must have knowledge of construction and occupational health and safety details.

Responsibilities

• Implement Safety Management Systems across projects.
• Lead Risk Management and Loss Reductions programs.
• Perform Safety Audits and deliver training to field staff.
• Collaborate with project teams to enforce safety policies and procedures.

Skills

OSHA 30-hour

First Aid CPR

CPT training

USACE EM385-1-1 knowledge

QCM certifications

OSHA 510/ OSHA 500 certifications

Security clearance awareness

Education

HS Diploma

Degree in Safety and Health or related field (preferred)

Tools

OSHA 510

OSHA 500

Job description

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

• 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