Safety Manager

Clark.wd5.shirleyexternal

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Richmond, VA Until 8/21/2026 First posted April 25, 2025 Last posted July 10, 2025
Job description

Shirley prides itself on attracting, developing and retaining the best employees in the industry.  We hire ambitious and dedicated professionals to fill positions at all levels of our organization. 

Shirley is a leading provider of comprehensive transportation and heavy civil construction services in the Mid-Atlantic Region. Our core values guide the way we do business. Our steadfast commitment to safety and innovation, and our pride and belief in our people are fundamental to our continued success. Our employees are our greatest asset. We strive to create a rewarding work environment, promote a culture of teamwork, and provide opportunities for professional development.

Shirley Contracting Company, LLC is looking for a Safety Manager to work on various projects in the Greater Richmond and Lower Peninsula areas.

Requirements:

  • 5+ Years of safety engineering experience

  • Must be bilingual; English and Spanish language fluency is required

  • Related safety certifications - OSHA 30 (OSHA 510 and 500 preferred)

  • Proficient in computer and corresponding programs – Word, Excel, PowerPoint

  • High School diploma or equivalent

  • Must pass pre-employment physical/drug screening

Description:

  • Assist in identification, analysis and control of occupational hazards requiring the application of engineering knowledge, skill and abilities

  • Coordinate and facilitate safety training courses

  • Assist/conducts surveys, evaluations, inspections, and investigations of incidents and activities as directed by supervision

  • Ensure the company’s health and safety culture, policies and requirements are met

  • Manage and report all first-aid incidents, recordable incidents, and loss time incidents.  Document and report as required by Shirley Contracting and OSHA

  • Establish and maintain a positive working relationship with customer and co-workers

Job Type: Full-Time, Year-Round

Location: Richmond, VA

Benefits: Competitive salary, Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, 401K with Company Match and Company Contribution, and PTO.

Applicants must be 18 years of age and currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis in order to be considered

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Shirley Contracting (subsidiaries and affiliates) is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, age, national origin, religion, physical and mental disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/assignment, citizenship, pregnancy or maternity, protected veteran status, or any other status prohibited by applicable national, federal, state or local law. Shirley Contracting promotes a drug-free workplace.

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws: Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA); Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)  and Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA).

For more information on Equal Opportunity, you may visit this link.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full time basis in order to be considered.

About this role

Summary

Manage safety programs, conduct training, and ensure compliance with safety regulations.

Job title

Safety Manager

Experience level

5+ years

Industry

construction

Location requirements

Located in Richmond, VA; remote work not allowed.

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

bilingualOSHA 30OSHA 510OSHA 500WordExcelPowerPointhigh school diploma

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

safety engineeringbilingualOSHAtraininghazard analysis
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Richmond, VA, USA

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