Safety Manager - Arlington, VA
About The Position
The Safety Manager will serve as the onsite safety leader for a contractor supporting critical electrical infrastructure improvements at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport in Arlington, Virginia. The project includes electrical construction, underground utility installation, directional drilling, substation work, and 5kV feeder installation. This highly visible, field-focused role oversees project safety and health activities and works closely with project management, subcontractors, and field personnel in an active airport construction environment. The position is a one-year 1099 contractor role, starting ASAP. The schedule is Sunday night through Thursday night, 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM, for 40 hours per week. Compensation is $55 per hour, with a per diem of $175 per day, seven days per week, and weekly pay. The successful candidate will bring extensive lead safety experience supporting electrical and utility construction. They will provide strong leadership, proactively recognize and manage hazards, communicate effectively with project stakeholders, and help maintain safe operations while supporting schedule and production objectives. Qualified candidates are asked to submit a current resume highlighting relevant safety and construction experience; interviews are actively being scheduled.
Requirements
- OSHA 500 certification (minimum requirement).
- Minimum 10 years of experience in a lead safety role.
- Experience managing construction safety programs.
- Experience with NFPA 70E requirements.
- Experience with Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) programs.
- Strong incident investigation and root cause analysis experience.
- Experience supporting electrical construction projects.
- Strong documentation, communication, and leadership skills.
- Working knowledge of OSHA Construction Standards, NFPA 70E, LOTO, electrical construction safety, 5kV feeder installation, substation construction, underground utility installation, directional drilling operations, excavation and trenching safety, heavy equipment operations, incident investigation and root cause analysis, contractor safety management, and construction risk assessment and mitigation.
Nice To Haves
- Electrical utility construction experience.
- Underground utility construction experience.
- Directional drilling experience.
- Airport construction experience.
- Substation construction experience.
- Excavation and trenching safety experience.
- Heavy equipment safety experience.
- Contractor safety management experience.
Responsibilities
- Manage the project Safety and Health Program.
- Conduct daily jobsite safety inspections and correct unsafe conditions.
- Review and manage Pre-Task Work Plans (PTWPs).
- Conduct safety orientations, meetings, and hazard-recognition training.
- Monitor electrical, excavation, trenching, underground utility, and heavy equipment activities.
- Investigate incidents and near misses and perform root cause analysis.
- Ensure subcontractors and field personnel comply with project requirements.
- Maintain safety documentation, inspection reports, and training records.
- Attend project meetings, safety walks, and coordination meetings.
- Exercise stop-work authority when unsafe conditions are identified.
- Provide leadership and coaching to field personnel and supervision.
- Promote a proactive safety culture throughout the project.
Benefits
- Per diem of $175 per day, seven days per week.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
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