Safety Manager, Construction
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 14, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 2, 2026.
About Us
We are aleading industrial construction firm that specializes in the manufacture and installation of process and utility piping systems as well as custom sheet metal fabrication. Whether for large-scale projects involving heavy machinery or small-scale jobs handling delicate instruments, we have the capabilities to deliver a variety of duct, chute, piping, and structural steel fabrication and installation along with equipment setting and erection.
Job Summary
Job Title: Safety Manager, Construction (Mechanical) (On-Site)
Location: Newport News, Virginia 23601
Reports to: Director, Loss Control
FLSA Status: Full-Time / Exempt
Work Shift: 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. / Mon. - Fri.
ABOUT US: R.S. Harritan is a leading industrial construction firm, specializing in the manufacturing and installation of process and utility piping systems, custom sheet metal fabrication, including installation of ducts and chutes, structural steel fabrication and installation, as well as equipment setting and erection.
SUMMARY
The Safety Manager position is an important role for the company. The ideal candidate will assist the Director, Loss Control and the Project Team in support of the safety controls, processes, and procedures for the prevention of disease or injury caused by chemical, physical, and biological agents or ergonomic factors. This position will provide the opportunity to develop on the job experience in learning how to conduct inspections, accident/incident investigations and enforce adherence to laws and regulations governing the health and safety of individuals.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Oversee and manage safety compliance contractually and within Federal and State laws for various project sites.
- Lead and oversee the investigation of accidents to identify causes or to determine how such accidents might be prevented in the future.
- Conducts site safety inspections or evaluation of workplace environments, equipment, or practices to ensure compliance with safety standards and government regulations.
- Provides education and training in the discipline of safety related content.
- Consistently update Health And Safety Plans (HASP), Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) other safety documentation, and compliance objectives as needed.
- Responsible for tasks to include, but not limited to, the safety management information system (SMIS) data entry for injury reporting and/or reporting as may be required in accordance with company procedures and protocols.00
- Responsible for administrative record keeping of Fleet Program and record keeping.
- Ensure record keeping and scheduling of safety training, toolbox talks, and ensure all applicable employees have all appropriate training certifications and experience for their respective roles (field and office).
- Ensure and as needed assists the project team and project safety lead with the scheduled and unscheduled safety audits at all job sites; must have the ability to enforce safety program and report any safety violations.
- Ensure and as needed assists with daily safety checklists for tools, equipment, and other materials and fleet as needed.
- Lead by example and promote a zero accident environment for all company activities.
- Assist with coordination of drug and alcohol testing as needed and within company policy and contractual requirements.
- Must be able to meet the background check and fitness for duty requirements as set forth by the assigned projects/customer requirements.
- Must possess a valid state driver’s license and have reliable transportation.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
You must be work authorized in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for employer sponsorship now or in the future. The Company cannot offer employment to F-1 (student) visa holders who require employer sponsorship in the future or cannot work now on a full-time basis.
PREFERRED EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor's degree in health and safety and/or environmental or related academic discipline.
- 5-10 years experience in a safety related department or field in the construction industry.
- Familiarity with Health And Safety Plans (HASP’s) and Job Hazard Analysis (JHA’s).
- OSHA 30-hour construction safety class or equivalent and maintain competency through 24 hours of formal safety and health related coursework every four years.
- Familiarity with the construction industry, OSHA, federal, state, and city environmental and safety regulations and practices.
- CHST, STS, OSHA 500 all are a plus.
COMPUTER SKILLS
- Must demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, (i.e. Outlook, Word and Excel).
- Working knowledge of project and financial software a plus.
REQUIRED ATTRIBUTES
The requirements listed below are representative of characteristics and demonstrated capabilities sought to perform this job successfully.
- Must demonstrate integrity, honesty, professionalism, and appropriate concern regarding dissemination of sensitive and confidential information.
- Must demonstrate the ability to work well in a team oriented work environment and flexibility to take on added responsibilities when department demands present with additional work load.
- Must demonstrate professional self discipline and initiative in performing work, attention to detail and committed to performing work within specified deadlines.
- Must prioritize and organize work in a fast paced multi-tasking environment.
- Must build positive working relationships with multiple levels of employees, management, suppliers, and customers.
- Must demonstrate commitment to company values and safety culture.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Must have the demonstrated ability to effectively communicate in English, cooperate, and collaborate with multiple levels of customer, employees, unions, government agencies, vendors and suppliers, and other contractor organizations.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, see, talk, and hear. The employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is regularly required to walk, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to twenty-five (25) pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to commute to field locations. The employee must have the ability to navigate around job site locations.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be regularly required to work outdoors, be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical and electrical parts; high, precarious places; dust, fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions, extended exposure to sunlight; cold and heat; risk of electrical shock and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.
We offer our employees a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package and are always looking for individuals with the talent and skills required to contribute to our continued growth and success. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
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As a leading provider of mechanicaland electrical construction, facilities services, and energy infrastructure,we offer employess a competitive salary and benefits package and we are always looking for individuals with the talent and skills required to contribute to our continued growth and sucess. Equal Oppurtunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.Affirmative Action Policy
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