Construction Safety Lead

Suffolk, VA
job summary:
For over 30 years, our client has been a leader in heavy wet utility contracting across Hampton Roads and Central Virginia. Specializing in water, sewer, storm drain, and force main installations for local municipalities. With a team of over 140 professionals, we are looking to add a Safety Lead to the team! If you are looking for a place to learn new things and feel like family apply today!

location: SUFFOLK, Virginia
job type: Permanent
salary: $60,000 - 70,000 per year
work hours: 8am to 4pm
education: No Degree Required

responsibilities:

  • Conduct regular visits to active utility sites (trenching, shoring, paving, and bypass pumping) to ensure OSHA 1926 compliance and company standards

  • Lead daily tailboards and monthly safety meetings and maintain certifications

  • Stay ahead of federal and state (VOSH) regulation changes, updating company manuals and SOPs to reflect current industry best practices

  • Lead the integration of new hires

  • Work with Field Leads to identify skill gaps and coordinate training for operators and laborers

  • In the event of an incident or "near miss," lead the root-cause analysis and implement corrective actions
Qualifications

  • 3+ years of experience in heavy civil or underground utility construction

  • OSHA 30-Hour Construction required, OSHA 500 (Trainer) or CSP/CHST preferred

  • A "growth mindset" is essential. You must be willing to take on tasks outside of traditional safety, such as fleet coordination, basic project administration, or HR support

  • Must have a valid driver's license and be willing to travel between project sites in the Tidewater and Richmond regions
Benefits

  • Competitive salary based on experience

  • Company vehicle or mileage reimbursement for site visits

  • Comprehensive benefits package including Health, Dental, and Vision

  • Retirement planning (401k) options

  • The stability of a family-owned company with 30+ years of local history
qualifications:

  • Experience level: Experienced
  • Minimum 3 years of experience
  • Education: No Degree Required

skills:
  • Safety
  • Safety
  • Safety
  • Construction


    Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

    At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact [email protected].


    Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).


    This posting is open for thirty (30) days.

Posted 2026-01-08

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