Traveling Safety Manager - CHST Required

B&B Concrete; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A concrete solutions company is seeking a dedicated safety professional in Richmond, VA, to develop and oversee safety programs on construction sites. The role emphasizes establishing a zero injury culture, conducting regular safety inspections, and ensuring compliance with OSHA standards. The ideal candidate has at least 3 years of safety experience and strong leadership skills, along with OSHA 30-hour accreditation. This full-time position involves traveling to different project sites for inspections and training.

Qualifications

• Strong management, leadership, and interpersonal skills required.
• Minimum of 3 years of safety experience in building construction.
• Knowledge of safety/environment principles and techniques needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the development of the project safety program.
• Conduct jobsite orientation for new project employees.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA standards.
• Conduct daily and weekly jobsite inspections.

Skills

Management skills

Leadership skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Bilingual

Education

OSHA 30‑hour construction accreditation

Experience in building construction

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Higher Level BCSP Cert Required
CHST / GSP / ASP / CSP

You will provide support to the Project Staff and the Concrete Strategies safety team in an effort to execute corporate safety and health standards and procedures in compliance with Federal, State, and Local requirements. In addition to your project responsibilities, you shall participate in and complete all assignments designated to you.

This will include, but is not limited to, assisting in development of a zero injury safety culture on each project, conducting at least weekly documented jobsite safety inspections, effectively communicating orientations for all new project workers, assist with and review subcontractor daily pre‑task safety analysis, actively promote and participate in daily stretch and flex program, identify project trends and execute proactive safety initiatives to eliminate incidents, support corporate goals and initiatives, emphasize and support proactive safety such as near‑miss/hazard reporting, coach and recognize workers on safe work methods, report all incidents in an effective and timely manner following established protocols and be a champion in motivating workers to perform their jobs safely! Your responsibilities will be all encompassing for each project you will be dedicated to. This is a full‑time traveling position.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in development of the project safety program.
• Establish and conduct jobsite orientation for new project employees.
• Administer and record their participation in the orientation program and issue identification to those employees completing the orientation program.
• Attend all initial meetings with the project staff and subcontractor representatives to clearly define their role within the confines of the project safety program.
• Conduct and document pre‑planning safety meetings with each subcontractor representative to establish safety procedures prior to subcontractor’s activity on site.
• Establish and conduct regular (weekly) safety meetings with subcontractor representatives and with project staff to ensure proper compliance.
• Facilitate training for site personnel and ensure that standards are per the OSHA/Concrete Strategies and in compliance with Federal and State standards.
• Ensure and maintain a log of each subcontractor toolbox safety meeting.
• Review each subcontractor’s safety program and ensure that it meets or exceeds the project safety program requirements.
• Ensure that each subcontractor designates a safety representative that is properly trained in subcontractor's scope of work and has the proper authority to correct safety issues.
• Conduct regular daily and weekly jobsite inspections and complete the safety checklist noting safety violations and corrective actions.
• Record, notify and prepare written report of any violations or unsafe practices to subcontractors for immediate correction actions.
• Stop at once any violation or unsafe acts or practices.
• Assist the Project Superintendent in establishing and implementing proper fire prevention, evacuation and fire control procedures.
• Investigate all incidents and generate proper reports.
• Establish and maintain all required safety records.
• Conduct a monthly overview safety meeting and attend project staff meetings to brief on safety issues.
• Perform other duties as necessary.

Qualifications:

• Strong management, leadership and interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate well both verbally and in writing.
• At least (3) years of safety experience or combination of education/multiple years experience in building construction.
• With a working knowledge of safety/environment principles and techniques.
• OSHA 30‑hour construction accreditation.
• OSHA 500 Outreach Trainer is a plus.
• Computer skills with familiarity with Microsoft Office.
• Bilingual is a plus.