Safety Manager

Job Overview – Construction Safety Manager

Compensation: $125,000 – $150,000/year + bonus

Location:
Washington, DC

Atlantic Group is hiring a Construction Safety Manager in Washington, DC for our client, overseeing job site safety, OSHA compliance, and risk mitigation across large-scale construction projects. In this on-site role, you will lead safety programs, conduct inspections and audits, deliver safety training, and enforce federal and local regulations to promote a strong safety-first culture across all active job sites.

• Safety Program Leadership: Establish, implement, and enforce site-specific safety policies and best practices in compliance with OSHA and local regulations.
• Site Inspections & Hazard Mitigation: Conduct regular job site inspections and hazard assessments to ensure equipment, procedures, and work environments meet safety standards.
• Accident Prevention & Investigation: Lead incident investigations, perform root-cause analyses, and implement corrective actions to reduce future risk.
• Safety Training & Workforce Compliance: Deliver OSHA-mandated training, subcontractor orientations, and ongoing safety education for field teams.
• Regulatory Reporting & Emergency Preparedness: Maintain safety documentation and OSHA logs while implementing emergency response plans and conducting drills.

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health, Construction Management, or a related field preferred.
• Certification: OSHA 30 (within the last five years) required; OSHA Trainer, CSP, or CHST certifications are a plus.
• Experience: Minimum of 10 years in construction safety on large-scale sites, with proven leadership in enforcing safety programs.
• Technical
  
  Skills:
  
  Expertise in OSHA regulations, risk assessment, hazard communication, safety audits, accident investigations, and job hazard analysis.
• Skills & Attributes: Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills with the ability to train, influence, and enforce safety regulations while managing multiple priorities.
• Physical Requirements: Ability to climb 24-ft ladders, stand for long periods, and work on scaffolding, high-rises, and active sites.

Qualified candidates will be contacted within 2 business days of application. If an applicant does not meet the above criteria, Atlantic Group will keep your resume on file for future opportunities and may contact you for further discussion.