Construction Safety Manager

About This Role

The Construction Safety Manager will oversee job site safety, OSHA compliance, and risk mitigation across large-scale construction projects in Washington, DC. This role involves leading safety programs, conducting inspections, delivering training, and enforcing regulations to foster a safety-first culture.

Responsibilities

• Establish, implement, and enforce site-specific safety policies and best practices in compliance with OSHA and local regulations
• Conduct regular job site inspections and hazard assessments to ensure equipment, procedures, and work environments meet safety standards
• Lead incident investigations, perform root-cause analyses, and implement corrective actions to reduce future risk
• Deliver OSHA-mandated training, subcontractor orientations, and ongoing safety education for field teams
• Maintain safety documentation and OSHA logs while implementing emergency response plans and conducting drills

Requirements

• 10+ years experience in construction safety on large-scale sites
• Proven leadership in enforcing safety programs
• Expertise in OSHA regulations, risk assessment, hazard communication, safety audits, accident investigations, and job hazard analysis
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to train, influence, and enforce safety regulations while managing multiple priorities
• Ability to climb 24-ft ladders, stand for long periods, and work on scaffolding, high-rises, and active sites

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health, Construction Management, or a related field
• Minimum of 10 years in construction safety on large-scale sites, with proven leadership in enforcing safety programs

Nice to Have

• OSHA Trainer certification
• CSP certification
• CHST certifications

Skills

* Required skills

Certifications