Safety Supervisor

KODIAK Construction Recruiting & Staffing; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Competitive salary

401(k) plan with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Medical, dental, life, vision, and dis

Employee Assistance Program

Employee referral incentives

Job summary

Kodiak Construction Recruiting & Staffing seeks a Safety Supervisor to lead day-to-day safety across projects or campuses in the Richmond, VA area. You will guide the on-site safety team, partner with project leaders, and ensure work aligns with company policies, regulatory requirements, and GC expectations.

The role emphasizes field leadership, proactive hazard identification, and robust safety reporting, with a competitive salary and company vehicle.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership presence and field engagement.
• Ability to hold safety teams accountable and communicate clearly.
• Professional, integrous and decisive approach to safety concerns.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop safety personnel assigned to projects or campus.
• Maintain a strong field presence with daily inspections, audits, and hazard assessments.
• Support pre-task planning and reviews of high-risk work.
• Stop work when unsafe conditions are identified and ensure corrective actions.
• Coordinate safety coverage to meet workforce levels and project needs.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and customer/GC requirements.
• Maintain safety records, permits, and reports.

Skills

Leadership

Field presence

Safety compliance

Communication

Decisiveness

Job description

Job Description

Lead Safety Where the Work Happens

Safety Supervisor | $80,000–$110,000 | Company Vehicle

Our client is looking for a visible, decisive Safety Supervisor to lead day-to-day safety across a project, project team, or campus. You’ll guide the on-site safety team, partner with project and field leaders, and help ensure work meets company policies, regulatory requirements, and customer and General Contractor (GC) expectations.

What You’ll Do

• Lead, coach, and develop safety personnel assigned to your projects or campus.
• Maintain a strong field presence and oversee daily work, inspections, audits, and hazard assessments.
• Support pre-task planning and reviews of high-risk work.
• Stop work when you identify unsafe conditions or behaviors, then help ensure corrective actions are completed.
• Coordinate safety coverage to meet workforce levels and project needs.
• Ensure compliance with applicable safety regulations and customer and GC requirements.
• Maintain accurate safety records, permits, reports, and other required documentation.
• Lead the initial response to injuries, near misses, vehicle incidents, and property damage.
• Direct preliminary investigations, support root cause analysis, and track corrective actions through completion.
• Serve as the primary safety contact on your assigned projects and provide regular updates to the Safety Manager.
• Work closely with project management and field supervision to keep safety aligned with project operations.

What Helps You Succeed

You bring a strong leadership presence, sound judgment, and a commitment to consistent field engagement. You hold safety teams accountable, communicate clearly, and approach safety concerns with professionalism, integrity, and decisiveness.

Success in this role means building a capable safety team, identifying hazards early, following corrective actions through, maintaining accurate reporting, and helping reduce project risk.

Who Our Client Is

Our client is a full-service MEP contractor committed to its people, culture, and continued growth. Its teams work across new construction, mechanical service, industrial refrigeration, and manufacturing. For more than 50 years, the company has delivered solutions and service to commercial customers.

Benefits

• Competitive salary of $80,000–$110,000
• Company vehicle
• Career development and advancement opportunities
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Paid time off and holidays
• Medical, dental, life, vision, and disability benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee referral incentives

Equal Opportunity Employer: M/W/Disability/Vets