Safety Engineer

Overview

Chesapeake Contracting Group is a value‑added commercial general contractor providing services throughout the Mid‑Atlantic region. Our Safety Program is the foundation of our Core Values, focusing on compliance, culture and education. We consider no phase of operations or administration more important than accident prevention and the safety of our associates and partners.

We are seeking a dynamic Safety Professional with a go‑getter attitude and excellent communication skills to help take our Safety Program to the next level.

As the Safety Engineer, you will assist our Safety Department and Field Operations to ensure workplace safety, implement safety programs, conduct safety inspections, and provide training to employees on safety procedures and protocols.

• Support all safety efforts on the construction projects and promote CCG’s Safety Culture
• Ensure sub‑contractor activities are pre‑planned, including safety items through scope review, pre‑construction meetings, JHA's review, etc.
• Ensure all Sub‑contractors meet CCG’s safety submittal requirements
• Assist and help maintain all safety related documentation for the construction projects
• Ensure Sub‑contractor compliance with CCG’s safety plan and expectations, in addition to OSHA, federal, state, and other regulatory codes and guidelines
• Make safety or health recommendations concerning situational hazards to associates and workers
• Use Procore to audit and monitor project team’s implementation of the Project Specific Safety Plan (PSSP)
• Perform at least one safety walk a week on the assigned projects utilizing a Mock OSHA Investigation
• Assist in providing safety training to project associates and Sub‑contractors to meet clients and OSHA requirements as needed
• Ensure all construction project teams have the appropriate safety equipment and resources that they need
• Build effective relationships with customers, design team, subcontractors, suppliers and user groups, reflecting and supporting CCG’s core values to meet or exceed customer expectations
• Promote Chesapeake’s core values by communicating our vision and purpose through service, talent and choices made
• Participate in Chesapeake training programs and commit to self‑development

• Bachelor’s degree or board certification in Safety, or a related field (preferred)
• 1 year of relevant safety experience
• Excellent communication skills and strong ability to develop relationships
• Working knowledge of construction safety principles, techniques and methods
• Knowledge of OSHA laws and regulations and policies
• Capable of identifying potential exposures and recommending corrective actions
• Computer skills and familiarity with Microsoft Suite
• Attention to detail and ability to handle a varied and changing workload
• Proven ability to identify and solve problems
• Independent, self‑managed, and self‑starter personality
• OSHA 30 certified
• First Aid / CPR and AED qualified

• A flexible work environment
• State‑of‑the‑art technology to get the job done
• New office spaces designed for today’s working environment
• Great benefits including healthcare, 401K match, wellness programs
• Opportunities for advancement and leadership training

Compensation Range - $60,000 – $90,000 annually