Safety Manager
About The Position
The Safety Manager will provide field-level safety oversight for a concrete and paving project on an active airport runway/airfield in Chantilly, Virginia. The role works closely with project leadership and crews to maintain safe operations and requires hands-on runway or airfield construction experience and a strong understanding of construction safety. The Safety Manager monitors field activities, identifies and addresses hazards, supports regulatory compliance, and reinforces safe work practices related to concrete, paving, heavy equipment, and construction operations. This is a 1099 contractor position with a one-year duration. The project-based schedule is approximately 50–60 hours per week, on a day shift that may vary based on project operations. Compensation is $52–$55 per hour, with $135 per diem and weekly pay.
Requirements
- OSHA 510 is required.
- At least 5 years of construction safety experience.
- At least 2 years of runway/airfield construction experience.
- Must be able to work approximately 50–60 hours per week.
- Must be comfortable working in an active field construction environment.
- Ability to effectively communicate safety expectations to field personnel and project leadership.
- Ability to identify hazards and address safety concerns in real time.
- Strong working knowledge of construction safety practices, OSHA requirements, hazard recognition, field safety inspections, and incident prevention.
- Prior runway/airfield experience to understand airport construction operational risks and project controls.
Nice To Haves
- EM 385 experience or knowledge.
- Concrete construction experience.
- Paving construction experience.
Responsibilities
- Provide day-to-day safety oversight for concrete and paving operations on the runway/airfield project.
- Conduct field observations and identify unsafe conditions or work practices.
- Support implementation and enforcement of site-specific safety requirements.
- Conduct or support safety meetings, toolbox talks, and pre-task safety discussions.
- Work with project leadership and field crews to resolve safety concerns.
- Monitor concrete, paving, equipment, and related construction activities for safe work practices.
- Assist with incident documentation, investigations, and corrective actions as needed.
- Maintain required project safety documentation and records.
- Reinforce compliance with applicable OSHA and project safety requirements.
- Promote proactive hazard recognition and prevention throughout field operations.
Benefits
- $135 per diem
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
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