Safety Manager (Heavy Civil and Utility Construction)
Job Title : Safety Manager (Heavy Civil and Utility Construction)
Location : Arlington, VA
Job Type : Full-Time
Pay : Competitive – Based on experience and qualifications ($40-55 / hr)
Diversified Safety Services is seeking an experienced full-time, on-site Construction Safety Manager to oversee a large-scale civil infrastructure project. This is a complex, multi-discipline project requiring a dedicated, experienced safety professional who can lead and supervise other safety engineers , ensure compliance with safety protocols, and support daily project execution across all trades.
Safety Manager Responsibilities
- Preparing and enforcing policies to establish a culture of health and safety
- Designing effective safety programs, safety plans, job hazard analysis (JHA)
- Monitor safety compliance, and report safety issues and progress to superiors.
- Must identify potential hazards and recommend solutions and ways to prevent them from reoccurring.
- Conducts safety meetings, audits, and inspections to ensure compliance, evaluate performance, identify corrective action, and implement follow up assessments.
- Participates in team meetings and provides regular on-site project presence
- Guarantees that all work is performed in accordance with approved manuals, internal policies and procedures and contract documents.
- Maintains a log of safety inspection activities, reports, and correspondence.
- Oversee all subcontractors and contractors
Job Specific Qualifications
Minimum 10 years of construction safety experience (heavy civil preferred)Experience managing safety programs on large, complex projectsPrior supervision of other safety professionalsCSP or WSO-CSM certification preferredStrong administrative and reporting skillsFamiliarity with OCIP projects and airport operations is a plusSafety Manager Requirements
Proven experience as a Safety ProfessionalUnderstanding of OSHA guidelines and safety policiesAbility in producing reports and developing relevant policiesExtensive attention to detail to distinguish safety hazardsAbility to provide detailed reports and develop safety proceduresGood understanding of data analysis and risk assessmentGood organizational, leadership and motivational skillsExcellent communication and interpersonal skillsAbility to recognize when safety conditions need improvementAbility to prioritize tasks especially when handling an accident or incidentDiversified Safety Services is a nationwide safety consulting firm supporting contractors across all trades, from general contractors to specialty and subcontractors. We act as an extension of our clients' safety teams by providing top-tier site safety oversight, documentation, inspections, and compliance support.
We're an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences.
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