Safety Representative – Airfield Construction

Position Overview:

We are seeking a qualified and proactive Safety Representative to join our airfield construction team. The Safety Rep will be responsible for ensuring compliance with all federal, state, and local safety regulations, promoting a strong safety culture on-site, and assisting in the continuous improvement of safety programs throughout the project lifecycle.

This role requires a hands-on professional with a solid background in construction safety, ideally with experience working in high-security or airfield environments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor and enforce compliance with company safety policies, OSHA standards, FAA regulations, and client-specific safety requirements.
• Conduct daily site inspections and hazard assessments; identify and mitigate unsafe conditions.
• Lead and document safety meetings, toolbox talks, and job hazard analyses (JHAs).
• Assist in accident/incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective action plans.
• Maintain accurate safety records, including reports, inspections, and training documentation.
• Collaborate with project managers, supervisors, and subcontractors to ensure safety plans are effectively implemented.
• Provide ongoing training and coaching to personnel to strengthen the site’s safety culture.
• Support emergency response planning and drills as required.

Qualifications:

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Construction Management, or related field preferred.
• Experience: 2–4 years of construction safety experience; experience in airfield or heavy civil construction preferred.
• Certification: OSHA 30-Hour Construction Certification required; additional safety credentials (e.g., CPR/First Aid, CHST, EM 385-1-1) preferred.
• Knowledge: Familiarity with FAA and DOT safety requirements, confined space, fall protection, and heavy equipment safety.
• Skills: Strong communication, leadership, and documentation skills; ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced construction environment.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand, walk, climb, and work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Work near aircraft
• Must be able to wear required PPE and access active construction zones safely.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $80,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $80,000 - $120,000