Safety Specialist

Job Title: Safety Specialist Location: Dumfries, VA with occasional travel to Chester, VA Duration: 11+ months with potential extension Start Date: November 2026 Pay: $52–$57/hr Per Diem: $178/day if eligible Schedule: Typically 50 hours/week; heavier demolition periods may require 6x10s Position Summary We are seeking an experienced Safety Specialist to support demolition and industrial construction activities at power generation facilities in Virginia. This individual will serve as an owner’s safety representative, working closely with project management and contractors to ensure compliance with site safety expectations, OSHA requirements, and project-specific safety programs. The ideal candidate will have strong demolition or heavy industrial construction experience and be comfortable coaching field personnel, identifying hazards, and driving a proactive safety culture. Responsibilities Provide field safety oversight for demolition and industrial construction activities. Ensure contractors comply with OSHA regulations, project requirements, and site safety standards. Conduct site safety audits, inspections, and field observations. Identify unsafe conditions and coordinate immediate corrective actions when required. Review permits, lift plans, excavation documentation, confined space permits, equipment inspections, and operator certifications. Participate in pre-job briefs, incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective action follow-up. Maintain a strong field presence, spending approximately 80% of the workday onsite with construction personnel. Coach and mentor contractor personnel on safe work practices and human performance principles. Support safety orientations, emergency response planning, and required project documentation. Participate in OSHA or corporate safety audits and regulatory site visits. Provide regular safety reporting and communicate significant issues to project leadership. Recommend improvements that reduce risk and strengthen overall safety performance. Required Qualifications Candidates must meet at least one of the following: Bachelor’s degree in Safety or related field plus 5+ years of construction safety experience on large projects. OSHA 500 certification plus 5+ years of experience as a lead safety professional. CHST certification plus 4+ years of construction safety experience in a lead role. Preferred Experience Demolition experience strongly preferred. Owner’s representative safety experience. Utility, power generation, or heavy industrial construction experience. Strong understanding of Human Performance principles. Experience mentoring and coaching field personnel. Strong knowledge of OSHA and construction safety requirements. FootBridge is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive environment where everyone is valued and respected. We make employment decisions based on qualifications and business needs, without discrimination on any basis, and we welcome candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply.