Construction Safety Manager
Listed on 2025-12-23
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Construction
Occupational Health & Safety
We are seeking an experienced Construction Safety Manager to support active construction projects with a strong focus on electrical utility work
. This role is responsible for leading site safety efforts, ensuring regulatory compliance, and fostering a proactive safety culture across all project teams and subcontractors. Must interact on a professional level with all customer representatives, contractors, and management assigned to the construction project. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, be willing to work long hours, and travel as needed.
Projects primarily located in the Fredericksburg, VA area.
Responsibilities- Lead and enforce project-specific safety programs on active construction sites
- Ensure compliance with OSHA and applicable federal, state, and local safety regulations
- Conduct site safety inspections, audits, and Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs)
- Deliver safety orientations, toolbox talks, and ongoing field training
- Investigate incidents, near misses, and unsafe conditions; develop corrective actions
- Collaborate with project managers and superintendents to address safety risks
- Serve as the primary safety liaison with owners, inspectors, and regulatory agencies
- Monitor subcontractor safety performance and enforce project safety requirements
- Maintain accurate safety records, reports, and documentation
- 5+ years of construction safety experience
- Strong working knowledge of OSHA construction standards
- Proven ability to work effectively in active field environments
- Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills
- Required Certification (one required):
COSS – Certified Occupational Safety Specialist
CSST – Certified Safety & Security Trainer
OHST – Occupational Health and Safety Technologist
CUSP – Certified Utility Safety Professional
- OSHA 30 Certification required
- First Aid and CPR Certification required
- Must possess Valid Driver’s License
- Electrical utility construction experience strongly preferred
- CUSP certification preferred
- Experience with utility, power distribution, transmission, or substation projects
- Familiarity with electrical safety programs and utility-specific safety requirements
- Proficiency with safety reporting tools and Microsoft Office
- Mid-Senior level
- Full-time
- Management and Manufacturing
- Construction
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