Junior Safety Manager – Construction - Richmond, VA
About The Position
About United Contractor Services: United Contractor Services has earned its place among North America's largest and fastest-growing specialty subcontractors, holding a Top 50 ranking in Walls and Ceilings across the United States. We've built that standing by investing in people who are driven, dependable, and passionate about doing things the right way. We're growing our safety team and have an opening for an early-career safety professional ready to make a real impact. The Role: This is a hands-on, field-based position for someone who takes safety personally. As a Junior Safety Manager, you'll play an active role in keeping our job sites compliant, our people trained, and our safety culture strong. You'll work across both office and field environments, ensuring employees and subcontractors are equipped with the knowledge to prevent accidents and meet all applicable federal and state safety requirements. Regular out-of-state travel is part of this role, so flexibility and a road-ready mindset are a must.
Requirements
- At least 1 year of experience in a construction safety role.
- OSHA 30 certification required.
- Bilingual English and Spanish fluency is required.
- Willingness and availability to travel out of state on a regular basis.
Responsibilities
- Lead by example with consistent, quality-driven safety leadership across assigned project sites.
- Carry out the daily implementation and monitoring of all company safety programs.
- Facilitate onsite training for crews and subcontractors and coordinate recurring safety workshops.
- This is a physical, active role - plan to be on your feet approximately 80% of the time.
- Must be able to independently lift, push, and pull up to 50 pounds as needed.
Benefits
- Annual salary of $60,000–$70,000
- Performance-based bonus opportunities tied to clear, achievable goals
- Optional medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Company-paid life insurance coverage
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Paid Time Off and paid company holidays
- 1 additional week of paid volunteer leave per year on top of standard PTO
- Advancement opportunities within a company that's actively expanding nationwide
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
