FlatironDragados

Builds infrastructure across the United States and Canada

Health and Safety Specialist

Environmental Health & SafetyUpdated on Nov 10

Full-timeAlexandria, VA, USA$85k - $95k /yrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A high school diploma or GED is required.
A bachelor's degree in Organizational Health & Safety or a related field is preferred.
Three or more years of construction or safety experience are required.
Ability to identify onsite project safety risks and recommend mitigation within safety and project program requirements.
Ability to take on special tasks or projects with limited direction and oversight.
Strong multitasking and organization skills.
Ability to take ownership of assigned tasks, as defined by a supervisor.
General knowledge of construction site equipment, methods, and processes.
Verbal, written communication, and interpersonal skills.
Growing knowledge to control or eliminate hazards following prescribed methods.

Responsibilities

Identify, document, and resolve onsite safety risks or discrepancies during daily site walks, and document Daily Hazard Analysis using company-prescribed procedures and software.
Evaluate and identify safety equipment needs for project work, and participate in daily and weekly meetings to ensure necessary equipment is ordered, stocked, and available for upcoming work.
Assist in investigations and reporting regarding accidents, injuries or illnesses, fire, property damage, and other safety-related incidents; recommend improvements based on trend analysis.
Work closely with onsite crews to provide first aid and emergency services for onsite injuries or incidents; ensure injuries are accurately documented and offsite medical clinics attend to employee injuries in a timely manner.
Support evaluation of subcontractors and their safety programs, notify management of non-compliant procedures, and participate in corrective action discussions.
Present toolbox talk content to project site staff at the prescribed frequency.
Present the progress of the project safety program to leadership, as directed.

Overview

Are you passionate about promoting a culture of safety in the workplace and making a real difference in preventing accidents and injuries? As a Health and Safety Specialist, you will inspect, evaluate, train and provide technical support for work crews to ensure compliance with Health and Safety program and agency regulations.

You will collaborate with industry experts and committed teams who value individuality and recognize achievements.

Apply now and transform your career with us.

What you will be doing

Identifies, documents and resolves onsite safety risks or discrepancies during daily site walks. Documents Daily Hazard Analysis (DHA) using Company prescribed procedures and software.

Evaluates and identifies all safety equipment needs for project work. Participates in daily and weekly meetings to ensure all necessary equipment is ordered, stocked and available for upcoming work.

Assists in investigations and reporting regarding accidents, injuries or illnesses, fire, property damage and other safety related incidents to ensure timely and compliant resolutions. Recommends improvements based on performed trend analysis.

Works closely with onsite work crews to provide first aid and emergency services to any onsite injury or incident. Ensures worksite injuries are accurately documented and offsite medical clinics attend to employee injury in an accurate and timely manner.

Supports evaluation of subcontractors and subcontractor safety programs. Notifies management of any non-compliant safety procedures and participates in corrective action discussions to resolve in a timely manner.

Presents toolbox talk content to project site staff within the prescribed frequency, as determined by manager.

Presents the progress of the project safety program to leadership, as directed.

What we are looking for

High School Diploma or GED required.

Bachelor’s Degree in Organizational Health & Safety or related field preferred.

3+ years construction or safety experience required.

Able to identify onsite project safety risks and recommend mitigation within safety and project program requirements.

Able to take on special tasks or projects with limited direction and oversight required.

Strong multitasking and organization skills required.

Able to take ownership for assigned tasks, as defined by supervisor.

General knowledge of construction site equipment, methods and processes.

Verbal, written communication and interpersonal skills required.

Growing knowledge to control or eliminate hazards following prescribed methods.

Why work for us

Some of the benefits you may be eligible for as an employee are:

Comprehensive compensation package and paid time off program
Industry leading 401(k)/RRSP
Medical/Extended Health Care, Dental, Vision and/or Provincial Medical
Wellness benefits & Employee Assistance Program
Tuition Reimbursement Program

We are an EEO/ADA/Veterans employer.

Salary Min

USD $85,000.00/Yr.

Salary Max

USD $95,000.00/Yr.

About the Company

FlatironDragados

Builds infrastructure across the United States and Canada

FlatironDragados builds civil infrastructure for public and private owners, including roads, bridges, transit, airports, dams, water facilities, tunnels and marine works. Its projects include the Gordie Howe International Bridge between Detroit and Windsor and the Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel expansion in Virginia. Owners pay under construction contracts, including agreements that combine design with building and public-private partnerships. The company also works in joint ventures, bringing its construction teams together with partner contractors on major projects. FlatironDragados formed in 2025, operates across the United States and Canada and has its corporate headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia.

Company size: 5,001-10,000
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Atlanta, GA
Founded: 2025

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