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  • Site Safety Officer

  • VIR Healthway
  • Apex, North Carolina 27502 United States View Map

Summary

Seeking an experienced Site-Specific Safety Manager to lead safety oversight for a large, multi-year construction project. This role ensures strict adherence to federal, state, and local safety regulations and enforces project-specific safety standards. The position requires strong field presence, proactive risk mitigation, and collaboration with contractors and project teams to maintain a zero-incident environment.
Responsibilities

  • Enforce compliance with the site-specific Accident Prevention Plan (APP) and safety policies.
  • Conduct daily site inspections, audits, and hazard assessments.
  • Ensure compliance with OSHA, NC OSHA, and applicable safety regulations.
  • Lead safety meetings, toolbox talks, and workforce training sessions.
  • Investigate incidents/near-misses and implement corrective actions.
  • Maintain safety logs, permits, inspection reports, and training records.
  • Review subcontractor safety programs and verify compliance.
  • Serve as on-site safety authority and coordinate risk mitigation strategies.
Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in EHS or 5+ years of construction safety experience on large commercial projects.
  • OSHA 30-Hour Construction Certification required.
  • CHST, ASP, or CSP (or ability to obtain within 6 months).
  • Strong knowledge of federal/state safety regulations.
  • Proven leadership, documentation, and decision-making skills.

Job Description

Seeking an experienced Site-Specific Safety Manager to lead safety oversight for a large, multi-year construction project. This role ensures strict adherence to federal, state, and local safety regulations and enforces project-specific safety standards. The position requires strong field presence, proactive risk mitigation, and collaboration with contractors and project teams to maintain a zero-incident environment.
Responsibilities

  • Enforce compliance with the site-specific Accident Prevention Plan (APP) and safety policies.
  • Conduct daily site inspections, audits, and hazard assessments.
  • Ensure compliance with OSHA, NC OSHA, and applicable safety regulations.
  • Lead safety meetings, toolbox talks, and workforce training sessions.
  • Investigate incidents/near-misses and implement corrective actions.
  • Maintain safety logs, permits, inspection reports, and training records.
  • Review subcontractor safety programs and verify compliance.
  • Serve as on-site safety authority and coordinate risk mitigation strategies.
Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in EHS or 5+ years of construction safety experience on large commercial projects.
  • OSHA 30-Hour Construction Certification required.
  • CHST, ASP, or CSP (or ability to obtain within 6 months).
  • Strong knowledge of federal/state safety regulations.
  • Proven leadership, documentation, and decision-making skills.
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