Travel-Ready Construction Safety Lead

Chaparral Company; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Chaparral Company is seeking a Safety Professional to develop site-specific safety documents and oversee safety and quality assessments on assigned construction projects in Charleston and surrounding areas.

You will identify risks, implement protocols, conduct daily inspections, prepare weekly reports, and collaborate with branch staff to promote a strong safety culture. OSHA 30 and 1–3 years in safety are required; travel is expected, including overnight stays.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1–3 years of safety-related experience.
• OSHA 30 certification required.
• Strong organizational and leadership abilities.
• Proficient with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Willingness to travel by car, including overnight stays.

Responsibilities

• Develop site-specific safety documents and plans.
• Function as the Safety Professional on assigned construction projects, performing standardized safety and quality assessments to ensure sites meet company and regulatory standards.
• Oversee construction processes to confirm compliance with approved designs, document quality issues, and ensure timely communication and resolution of any safety or quality concerns.
• Identify and assess potential risks on each job site and develop, implement, and update safety protocols as necessary to reduce those risks.
• Hold daily site inspections, checking for hazards in tools, machinery, and other site equipment.
• Prepare and submit weekly safety reports documenting site conditions, updated safety plans, and any worker concerns. Report all safety incidents and update mitigation plans as needed.
• Conduct daily safety inspections and write comprehensive reports on safety incidents and updates to risk mitigation plans.
• Collaborate with all branch staff to help promote and enforce safety culture.

Skills

Safety awareness

Leadership

MS Office

Travel readiness

Education

OSHA 30 certification

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Chaparral Company is seeking a Safety Professional to develop site-specific safety documents and oversee safety and quality assessments on assigned construction projects in Charleston and surrounding areas.

You will identify risks, implement protocols, conduct daily inspections, prepare weekly reports, and collaborate with branch staff to promote a strong safety culture. OSHA 30 and 1–3 years in safety are required; travel is expected, including overnight stays.