Safety Professional (College) - Richmond, VA

M.C. Dean
Richmond, Virginia 23223 United States  View Map
Posted: Jun 03, 2026
  • Full Time
  • Fire and EMS
  • Summary

    Overview

    Position Summary:

    The Safety Professional is responsible for oversight of Construction Project Safety, Health (S&H), and Risk Management, effectively managing multiple Safety programs, developing and implementing M.C. Dean site-specific project safety plans, and collaborating with Project Management in the implementation and leadership of the Operational Risk Management (ORM) process. Provides solutions to a wide range of difficult problems. Solutions are imaginative, thorough and practical. 20% Travel.

    • Coordinate with General Contractor (GC) and/or owner of general site conditions and/or Non-Compliance Notice (NCN)

    • Participate in meetings with customers, project team members, and contractors/sub-contractors to advise of project-specific mitigation plans, S&H training programs, and technical reports

    • Assist with the development and implementation of Site Specific Accident Prevention Programs (APP) and training plans to meet project safety plan specs and requirements

    • Assist with site safety budgets, necessary safe work permits and assure compliance with project contract, plans, and specifications

    • Lead the Operational Risk Management (ORM) team in reviewing, interpreting, and developing a project safety plan based on project, client/owner, Program Manager, and General Contractor (GC) specifications, design drawings, regulations, and existing safety system - Conduct / assist with incident / investigation reporting.

    • Knowledge of safety and health standards, rules, regulations - Working knowledge of safe work practices, accident investigation techniques, Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) compliance, insurance audits, workers compensation, project health surveys, Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA), site emergency evacuation and first aid plans

    • Proficiency in Microsoft (MS) Office suite, including Share Point

    Position / Candidate Requirements:

    • 0+ years with a Bachelors Degree

    • Experience conducting S&H training, Regulatory compliance expert/1910, 1926, EM-385 1-1

    • Safety Management Systems knowledge, skill and experience

    • ANSI-Z10, OHSAS 18001, ISO 3100

    • Understanding of culture and culture building skills

    • Trainer Designation - OSHA 500/502 - Safety and Health / Occupational Safety degree from an ABET accredited program

    • Willingness to pursue Associate Safety Professional (ASP), Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST)

    • Previous electrical / construction / industrial /federal and commercial S&H experience

    Possible work locations:

    • Leesburg, VA

    • Boydton, VA

    • Richmond, VA

    • Atlanta, GA

    • Baltimore, MD

    • Charleston, SC

    Abilities:

    • Exposure to computer screens for an extended period of time.

    • Sitting for extended periods of time.

    • Reach by extending hands or arms in any direction.

    • Have finger dexterity in order to manipulate objects with fingers rather than whole hands or arms, for example, using a keyboard.

    • Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.

    • Communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.

    • Read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.

    • Apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.

    • Identify and understand the speech of another person.

    • Knowledge and understanding of Safety Requirements and Regulations

  • Job Description

    Overview

    Position Summary:

    The Safety Professional is responsible for oversight of Construction Project Safety, Health (S&H), and Risk Management, effectively managing multiple Safety programs, developing and implementing M.C. Dean site-specific project safety plans, and collaborating with Project Management in the implementation and leadership of the Operational Risk Management (ORM) process. Provides solutions to a wide range of difficult problems. Solutions are imaginative, thorough and practical. 20% Travel.

    • Coordinate with General Contractor (GC) and/or owner of general site conditions and/or Non-Compliance Notice (NCN)

    • Participate in meetings with customers, project team members, and contractors/sub-contractors to advise of project-specific mitigation plans, S&H training programs, and technical reports

    • Assist with the development and implementation of Site Specific Accident Prevention Programs (APP) and training plans to meet project safety plan specs and requirements

    • Assist with site safety budgets, necessary safe work permits and assure compliance with project contract, plans, and specifications

    • Lead the Operational Risk Management (ORM) team in reviewing, interpreting, and developing a project safety plan based on project, client/owner, Program Manager, and General Contractor (GC) specifications, design drawings, regulations, and existing safety system - Conduct / assist with incident / investigation reporting.

    • Knowledge of safety and health standards, rules, regulations - Working knowledge of safe work practices, accident investigation techniques, Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) compliance, insurance audits, workers compensation, project health surveys, Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA), site emergency evacuation and first aid plans

    • Proficiency in Microsoft (MS) Office suite, including Share Point

    Position / Candidate Requirements:

    • 0+ years with a Bachelors Degree

    • Experience conducting S&H training, Regulatory compliance expert/1910, 1926, EM-385 1-1

    • Safety Management Systems knowledge, skill and experience

    • ANSI-Z10, OHSAS 18001, ISO 3100

    • Understanding of culture and culture building skills

    • Trainer Designation - OSHA 500/502 - Safety and Health / Occupational Safety degree from an ABET accredited program

    • Willingness to pursue Associate Safety Professional (ASP), Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST)

    • Previous electrical / construction / industrial /federal and commercial S&H experience

    Possible work locations:

    • Leesburg, VA

    • Boydton, VA

    • Richmond, VA

    • Atlanta, GA

    • Baltimore, MD

    • Charleston, SC

    Abilities:

    • Exposure to computer screens for an extended period of time.

    • Sitting for extended periods of time.

    • Reach by extending hands or arms in any direction.

    • Have finger dexterity in order to manipulate objects with fingers rather than whole hands or arms, for example, using a keyboard.

    • Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.

    • Communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.

    • Read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.

    • Apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.

    • Identify and understand the speech of another person.

    • Knowledge and understanding of Safety Requirements and Regulations

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