Job Description

Site Safety Lead

Ashburn, Virginia

Diversified Safety Services is seeking an experienced full-time, on-site Safety Lead to oversee safety efforts on a large-scale construction project. This role requires a proven safety professional with strong leadership, hazard recognition, and risk mitigation skills to drive a proactive safety culture.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the on-site safety lead representing the contractor, ensuring compliance with all project, client, and regulatory safety requirements.
• Conduct daily site safety inspections, audits, and hazard assessments, and maintain accurate logs, reports, and safety documentation.
• Implement, monitor, and enforce project-specific safety plans, procedures, and PPE requirements.
• Lead toolbox talks, safety orientations, and training sessions for site personnel.
• Maintain regular on-site presence and actively participate in project and team meetings to provide proactive safety guidance.
• Investigate and document accidents, incidents, and near misses, ensuring corrective actions are taken to prevent recurrence.
• Mentor field safety staff and subcontractor safety representatives, promoting engagement and accountability.
• Support additional project-specific safety initiatives and compliance requirements as needed.

Requirements:

• Proven experience as a Lead Safety Professional
• Understanding of OSHA guidelines and safety policies
• Ability to produce reports and develop relevant policies
• Extensive attention to detail to distinguish safety hazards
• Ability to provide detailed reports and develop safety procedures
• Good organizational, leadership, and motivational skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to recognize when safety conditions need improvement
• Ability to prioritize tasks, especially when handling an accident or incident

Qualifications

• OSHA 30 Hour Construction
• OSHA 500, preferred
• First Aid CPR
• NFPA70E
• Must have at least 8 years of construction safety experience, with 2 years of lead experience

Diversified Safety Services is a nationwide safety consulting firm supporting contractors across all trades, from general contractors to specialty and subcontractors. We act as an extension of our clients’ safety teams by providing top-tier site safety oversight, documentation, inspections, and compliance support. We are an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences.

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