Safety Manager

HITT

. Manage direct report workloads, staffing recommendations, check-ins, performance evaluations, training needs, career development, retention and recruiting .

Posted 11/6/2026full-timeRichmond • Virginia • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $98,100 - $138,600 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in safety management, compliance with OSHA regulations, and effective training and mentoring of safety personnel. Proven ability to conduct safety inspections, analyze data for trends, and implement safety improvements across multiple projects.

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CHST CertificationCSP CertificationOSHA 30 Hour CertificationSafety Inspection ManagementHazard Analysis Development

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Hard Skills

Safety Compliance EvaluationJob Hazard AnalysisPredictive Solutions SystemSafety Training DevelopmentIncident InvestigationSafety Performance EvaluationEmergency Response ManagementTechnical Safety SupportSafety Equipment ResearchSafety Documentation Auditing

Soft Skills

Strong Analytical SkillsEffective CommunicationAdaptabilityProblem-SolvingIndependence

Certifications & Qualifications

First Aid/CPR CertificationCHST CertificationCSP CertificationOSHA 30 Hour Certification

Industry Keywords

Construction SafetyOSHA RegulationsSafety InspectionsSubcontractor Safety PerformanceSafety Toolbox MeetingsCrisis ResponseSafety PlanningHigh Hazard Technical AreasSafety Goals DevelopmentEnvironmental Safety Conditions

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage direct report workloads, staffing recommendations, check-ins, performance evaluations, training needs, career development, retention and recruiting
Train and support Safety Department members and manage outside consultant project needs and performance
Determine and fulfill safety needs for multiple projects and/or business units
Conduct on-site safety inspections using Predictive Solutions System
Evaluate hazard, incident and inspection data to identify trends and recommend safety improvements
Set safety inspection criteria, expectations and performance measures
Mentor Operations/Site Operations in safety inspection processes
Evaluate compliance with federal, state, local, corporate and client safety regulations and procedures
Evaluate and address subcontractor safety performance
Research and evaluate current and future OSHA regulations
Lead OSHA or third-party safety inspections and crisis or accident/incident response and investigations
Develop and deliver safety toolbox meetings, project safety orientations and on-site “Just In Time” training
Review and develop Job Hazard Analyses and assist with safety planning during preconstruction
Lead subcontractor safety preconstruction meetings and address special Site Specific Safety Plan needs
Audit project safety signage and documentation requirements and enact improvements
Identify safety/protective equipment needs and research and trial new safety products
Collaborate with project teams on safety stand downs and provide technical support to the Safety Department and Site Operations
Develop and lead department and business unit safety goals and corporate-level initiatives
Prepare monthly safety summaries for assigned business units
Act as prime point of contact for processes such as Predictive Solutions and Toolbox Talks
Maintain positive working relationships with project teams and subcontractors
Respond to safety concerns from clients, tenants or impacted members of the public
Assist the corporate Risk Management Team and participate in safety and construction professional organization meetings

Requirements

What you’ll need

CHST, CSP or equivalent professional safety designation
First Aid/CPR certification
OSHA 30 Hour for construction
Degree and five years of experience or eight or more years of construction safety experience; other professional experience/skills may act as a substitute
Comprehensive understanding of high hazard technical areas, including cranes, fall protection, scaffold, excavation, and electrical
Good written and verbal communications skills
Ability to assess and prioritize multiple business unit needs, tasks, projects and demands
Able to handle confidential information
Adapts to flexible and changing schedules
Strong analytical and research skills to define and solve problems
Works well independently
Willingness to respond to emergency or crisis conditions
Able to work under various environmental or site conditions
Able to navigate stairs, ladders and uneven floors or ground conditions
Sets an example for safe work practices on and off of work sites

Benefits

Comp & perks

performance-based bonuses
premium health care coverage including vision and dental
employer-matched 401(k)
wellness reimbursement program
paid holidays and time-off
other voluntary benefits and leave types