Senior Safety Supervisor - VSL - Chesapeake, VA

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

Career Opportunities: Senior Safety Supervisor - VSL - Chesapeake, VA (12006)

Requisition ID12006-Posted09/23/2026-VSL-Field Indirect (5001)-QHSE-Bachelor's Degree

Lane Construction is one of America’s leading construction companies, specializing in large, complex civil infrastructure. For 135 years, it has contributed to the development of the country’s transportation systems including the Interstate Highway System and a vast network of roads, bridges, airports, metros, and railways. Lane specializes in mobility, tunneling, and water resources to address sustainable development and climate change adaptation challenges.

WORKING WITH LANE

Lane Construction is one of America’s leading construction companies, specializing in large, complex civil infrastructure. For 135 years, it has contributed to the development of the country’s transportation systems including the Interstate Highway System and a vast network of roads, bridges, airports, metros, and railways. Lane specializes in mobility, tunneling, and water resources to address sustainable development and climate change adaptation challenges.

Description

• Administers and enforces LaneÂs 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 LaneÂs 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.

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Certifications

CHST, ASP, CSP preferred

Employment Conditions

6 years of safety leadership experience

3 years of experience in heavy civil infrastructure

Physical Requirements

Field/Operations Office

Incidents and Claims Management

Training

Incident Analysis and Corrective Action

Results Orientation

Safety Laws and Regulations

Influencing and Communicating

Conflict Management

Communication

Crisis Management

Documentation

Critical Thinking

Problem Solving

Presenting

Lane

Lane Construction offers a comprehensive benefits package with an excellent opportunity to grow and be part of one of the most respected names in the construction industry. Lane is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Lane Construction offers a comprehensive benefits package with an excellent opportunity to grow and be part of one of the most respected names in the construction industry. Lane is an Equal Opportunity Employer.