Safety Manager

Location: Sterling VA (Multiple Job Sites in DMV area)

Starting Pay Rate: $75,000/year (Negotiable, Based On Experience & Performance)

Position Overview:

We are seeking a proactive, bilingual (English/Spanish) Safety Manager with hands-on construction experience to join our client team. The ideal candidate will possess a balance of practical field knowledge and strong communication skills, enabling them to resolve safety concerns efficiently without unnecessary escalation. This role requires someone who remains calm, respectful, and solution-oriented, even when managing challenging situations or difficult personnel.

• Promote and enforce a culture of safety on all company job sites while maintaining productivity and practical solutions.
• Communicate fluently and professionally in both English and Spanish, both verbally and in writing, with all employees, subcontractors, and external parties.
• Conduct regular site visits to monitor compliance with safety protocols, provide coaching, and identify areas for improvement.
• Investigate and thoroughly document all accidents, property damage, and utility incidents, including comprehensive video documentation and evidence collection.
• Manage and process workers’ compensation claims, including documentation, insurance coordination, and adherence to company policies.
• Maintain accurate records of PPE inventory, safety paperwork, employee training, and certification renewals.
• Handle insurance matters and claims as needed, ensuring requirements and procedures are followed to protect the company.
• Distinguish between non-negotiable safety issues and those that can be resolved with field-based, common-sense solutions.
• Stay current with and, if necessary, obtain required safety certifications (e.g., OSHA 30, E&S, VDOT Intermediate Work Zone, Maryland/SHA roadway safety).
• Travel regularly between job sites; maintain a valid driver’s license and a clean driving record.
• Work outdoors in a variety of conditions; must be physically capable of walking/inspecting job sites for extended periods.

• Fluent in English and Spanish (spoken and written).
• Demonstrated field/construction experience.
• Calm, respectful, and level-headed approach, especially under pressure or when dealing with difficult individuals.
• Strong practical judgment for prioritizing and solving on-site safety issues.
• Experience processing workers’ compensation claims and insurance procedures.
• Expertise in investigating and documenting accidents, including utility hits, with attention to detail.
• Proficient computer and email skills for handling reports and correspondence.
• Ability to manage PPE inventory and safety-related documentation.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record required.
• Physically fit to perform site inspections in varying weather conditions.
• Current or ability to obtain relevant construction safety certifications.

This role is well-suited for a motivated individual, ideally early in their career, who is eager to take on responsibility and grow within the company. The salary is negotiable and may increase based on performance and experience.