Senior Safety Lead - Civil Infrastructure

The Lane Construction Corporation; Chesapeake, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Lane Construction Corporation in Chesapeake, VA seeks a Senior Safety Supervisor - VSL to lead the safety program on field projects, enforce policies, and drive accident prevention toward company goals. You will oversee hazard identification, conduct site audits, and ensure regulatory alignment on complex civil projects.

Ideal candidates bring a Bachelor's degree, 6 years of safety leadership, and experience in heavy civil infrastructure, with CHST/ASP/CSP preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• 6 years of safety leadership experience.
• 3 years of experience in heavy civil infrastructure.
• CHST/ASP/CSP preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administers and enforces Lane's safety program, leading accident prevention efforts to achieve company and project safety goals.
• Conducts work area assessments and jobsite audits, focusing on hazard recognition, unsafe behaviors, and corrective actions.
• Develops, organizes, and implements safety initiatives and programs that align with Lane's standards and regulatory requirements.
• Mentors, coaches, and evaluates safety employees, providing feedback and performance assessments.
• Develops and delivers training programs.
• Leads safety orientations, toolbox talks, and project-specific meetings to ensure effective communication across crews and subcontractors.
• Participates in regulatory inspections and investigations, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and client requirements.
• Supports incident investigations and corrective action tracking to prevent recurrence.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Safety leadership

Hazard recognition

Incident investigations

Training delivery

Communication

Regulatory compliance

Problem solving

Crisis management

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

CHST

ASP

CSP

Job description

The Lane Construction Corporation in Chesapeake, VA seeks a Senior Safety Supervisor - VSL to lead the safety program on field projects, enforce policies, and drive accident prevention toward company goals. You will oversee hazard identification, conduct site audits, and ensure regulatory alignment on complex civil projects.

Ideal candidates bring a Bachelor's degree, 6 years of safety leadership, and experience in heavy civil infrastructure, with CHST/ASP/CSP preferred.