Site Safety Manager

Next Level Technician; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Next Level Technician is seeking a Site Safety Representative to oversee safety inspections, incident investigations, and compliance on active construction sites in Richmond, VA. This role requires strong OSHA knowledge, ability to identify hazards, and leadership in safety communication.

Ideal candidates may hold CSP or a Safety degree with extensive construction safety experience, including OSHA courses. Certifications such as OSHA 500 or OSHA 30 are valued, and the position emphasizes

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of OSHA and construction safety practices.
• Demonstrated experience working in commercial construction environments.
• Ability to identify hazards and address unsafe conditions in real time.
• Strong communication, leadership, and documentation skills.
• Experience conducting safety inspections, orientations, toolbox talks, and safety observations.
• Ability to investigate and document incidents and near misses.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily jobsite safety inspections and observations.
• Complete Job Safety Observations and required safety documentation.
• Identify jobsite hazards and implement corrective actions.
• Monitor compliance with OSHA and project-specific safety requirements.
• Support safe execution of work involving ladders, lifts, pathways, and active construction environments.
• Conduct new-hire and site safety orientations.
• Support toolbox talks and safety training.
• Participate in job planning and site coordination meetings.
• Assist with incident and near-miss investigations.
• Maintain accurate safety reports and records.
• Communicate safety concerns and trends to project leadership.
• Promote a proactive safety culture across field teams.
• Work closely with subcontractors, field personnel, and project leadership to ensure safety requirements are followed.

Skills

OSHA knowledge

Construction safety

Communication skills

Leadership skills

Documentation skills

Safety inspections

Incident investigations

Near-miss investigations

Education

Degree in Safety

Certified Safety Professional (CSP)

OSHA 500 Basic Instructor Course

OSHA 30 (preferred)

STSC or equivalent safety certification (preferred)

Job description

• Conduct daily jobsite safety inspections and observations
• Complete Job Safety Observations and required safety documentation
• Identify jobsite hazards and implement corrective actions
• Monitor compliance with OSHA and project-specific safety requirements
• Support safe execution of work involving ladders, lifts, pathways, and active construction environments
• Conduct new-hire and site safety orientations
• Support toolbox talks and safety training
• Participate in job planning and site coordination meetings
• Assist with incident and near-miss investigations
• Maintain accurate safety reports and records
• Communicate safety concerns and trends to project leadership
• Promote a proactive safety culture across field teams
• Work closely with subcontractors, field personnel, and project leadership to ensure safety requirements are followed

Site Safety Representative must meet at least one of the following qualifications:

• Degree Safety Professional with 12–15 years of construction experience
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) recognized by the Board of Certified Safety Professionals, with at least 2 years of relevant construction experience
• Completion of the OSHA 500 Basic Instructor Course in Occupational Safety and Health Standards for the Construction Industry, along with at least 10 years of full-time safety experience in the construction industry

Requirements

• Strong understanding of OSHA and construction safety practices
• Demonstrated experience working in commercial construction environments
• Ability to identify hazards and address unsafe conditions in real time
• Strong communication, leadership, and documentation skills
• Experience conducting safety inspections, orientations, toolbox talks, and safety observations
• Ability to investigate and document incidents and near misses
• Comfortable working around ladders, lifts, pathways, and active construction environments
• Must meet at least one of the Site Safety Representative qualification requirements listed above
• First Aid / CPR certification or ability to obtain within 30 days
• OSHA 30 preferred
• STSC or equivalent safety certification preferred
• Low voltage, structured cabling, or data center experience is a plus