Director of Safety & Risk Management at E Contracting Services

Opal, Virginia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

13 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

12 Feb, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Safety Management, Risk Management, Construction Safety, Regulatory Compliance, Incident Investigation, Workers' Compensation, Training Programs, Leadership, Communication, Problem Solving, Time Management, Data Entry, Teamwork, Mentoring, Auditing, Coaching

Industry

Construction

Description

Description Job Description Position Title: Director of Safety & Risk Management Shift: Day Department/Cost Center: Office & Field Classification: Salary Exempt Reports to: Vice President of Operations Job Summary: The Director of Safety & Risk Management is responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing the company’s safety, health, and risk management programs across all site development and utility construction operations. This leadership role ensures compliance with federal, state, and local regulations while fostering a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement. They provide strategic direction and hands-on oversight for field safety operations, risk mitigation, claims management, training programs, and regulatory compliance. Working closely with executive leadership, project management, and field teams, this position drives proactive safety initiatives, reduces incident rates, manages insurance and workers’ compensation programs, and protects company assets, employees, and reputation. Experience (preferred or required): Minimum 5+ years of construction safety experience, preferably in heavy civil, utility installation, excavation, or site development. Experience working within a growing or mid-size construction company environment preferred. Strong working knowledge of: Virginia Occupational Safety and Health (VOSH) regulations Utility and site development regulations Excavation and trenching safety standards Work zone traffic control requirements Demonstrated experience managing safety across multiple job sites. Experience handling workers’ compensation claims and incident investigations. Valid driver’s license with clean driving record. Required Certifications: OSHA 30-Hour Construction (Required) Competent Person – Excavation/Trenching (Required) First Aid / CPR / AED Certification (Required) Preferred Certifications: OSHA 500 Trainer (Preferred) CHST or CSP Certification (Preferred) Virginia Work Zone Traffic Control Certification (Preferred) Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Safety Program Development & Leadership Develop, implement, and continuously improve a scalable company-wide Safety Program. Standardize safety policies, procedures, and documentation across all crews and job sites. Lead company-wide safety initiatives and promote accountability at all levels. Serve as the internal subject matter expert on safety and risk matters. Mentor field leadership to strengthen frontline safety ownership. Field Engagement & Oversight Maintain consistent visibility on active job sites. Conduct routine and unannounced site audits, safety inspections, and compliance reviews. Partner with project teams during pre-construction planning to identify and mitigate job-specific risks. Ensure Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs) and Activity Hazard Analyses (AHAs) are properly developed and implemented. Provide coaching and corrective action guidance when needed. Virginia Regulatory Compliance Ensure compliance with: Virginia Occupational Safety & Health (VOSH) OSHA 1926 Construction Standards Virginia Department of Labor and Industry (DOLI) Underground utility safety regulations (Miss Utility requirements) Excavation & trenching standards (Competent Person requirements) Confined space entry regulations Work zone traffic control standards Erosion & sediment control requirements related to site development. Serve as the primary liaison during regulatory inspections, audits, and investigations. Position Requirements & Skills: Must be ambitious! We’re looking for a real “Go-Getter” who wants to serve and add value. Professional in attitude and appearance Possess the ability to connect with a variety of personalities. Lives out Core values: Safety, Integrity, Customer Obsession, Teamwork, Respect, and Resourceful Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, trainings, publications, networking, and professional societies. Strong knowledge of dirt/snow removal and site development Work independently, self-directed and ability to lead others. Extremely strong phone skills – high energy and passion for helping others. Be a team player who thrives working with a tight-knit company where their activities directly affect the bottom line. Someone who thinks and acts like an entrepreneur and takes an ownership mentality in all that is done in this position. Ability to perform accurate data entry within specified time frames. Ability to perform intermediate tasks in the Google Docs and/or MS Office Suite Outstanding written, grammar, & verbal communication skills with ability to interact with all levels of an organization. Must possess excellent organization, planning, and problem-solving skills. Excellent time management skills and ability to adhere to schedules/deadlines

Responsibilities

The Director of Safety & Risk Management develops and oversees safety, health, and risk management programs for site development and utility construction operations. They ensure compliance with regulations and drive proactive safety initiatives.