Deputy Safety Manager

WSP • Herndon, VA

4d • $170,000 - $175,000 • Onsite

About The Position

WSP is seeking a Deputy Safety Manager to join our Construction Management team in Herndon, VA. This role will be physically reporting to our client site.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• 10 years of construction safety experience on infrastructure, transportation, heavy civil, or rail projects.
• Experience supporting safety programs on active construction sites with multiple trades and contractors.
• Working knowledge of OSHA standards, particularly 29 CFR 1926 Construction Standards.
• Familiarity with rail, transportation, or heavy civil construction environments.
• Experience conducting safety inspections, audits, Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), and incident investigations.
• Ability to identify hazards, assess risks, and recommend practical corrective actions.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work effectively with field personnel, contractors, and project management teams.
• Experience preparing safety reports, maintaining documentation, and tracking corrective actions.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and digital safety management platforms.
• Detail-oriented, organized, and proactive with a strong commitment to workplace safety.
• Ability to work independently while supporting the direction of the Safety Manager.
• First Aid/CPR Certification or ability to obtain certification within six months of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST) certification.
• OSHA 30-Hour Construction Certification.
• Experience on Class I railroad, passenger rail, or transit construction projects.

Responsibilities

• Support the Safety Manager in overseeing safety and security activities for contractors and project personnel assigned to the Long Bridge Project.
• Assist in implementing construction and rail safety policies, procedures, and programs established for the PMSS and Design-Build teams.
• Coordinate with VPRA project managers, and contractors to help ensure compliance with VPRA safety requirements and project-specific safety plans.
• Conduct routine field inspections to identify safety hazards, unsafe work practices, and non-compliant conditions.
• Assist in developing and implementing corrective actions and mitigation measures to address identified risks.
• Deliver and support safety orientations, toolbox talks, and other safety training activities for project personnel.
• Work collaboratively with contractors, subcontractors, engineering professionals, and project stakeholders to promote a strong safety culture.
• Perform safety audits and inspections to verify proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE), signage, work zone controls, and compliance with established safety procedures.
• Monitor compliance with company policies, applicable regulations, and project safety requirements, and assist with incident and near-miss investigations.
• Attend daily job briefings, observe field operations, document safety observations, and prepare daily safety reports.
• Escalate significant safety concerns, trends, and incidents to the Safety Manager and project leadership as appropriate.

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• disability
• life
• retirement savings
• paid sick leave
• paid vacation (or other personal time)
• paid parental leave
• paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior