Safety Manager

Fiber Network Services, Inc.•Manassas, VA

7d•$80,000 - $95,000

About The Position

Fiber Network Services (FNS), a communications contractor providing fiber optic and cable network services, is hiring a companywide Safety Manager. The role builds, monitors, and enforces comprehensive safety programs tailored to utility and fiber optic network infrastructure projects. It oversees safety programs and enforcement across field operations, including aerial installations (strand, lash, and bucket trucks) and underground installations (horizontal directional drilling, trenching, plowing, and missile boring). The Safety Manager promotes a zero-harm culture and manages risks involving public rights-of-way, heavy machinery, and confined spaces while maintaining compliance with OSHA, DOT, and local municipality guidelines. The position divides time between an administrative office and active outdoor construction sites, with exposure to heavy machinery, traffic lanes, heights, and open excavations. Regional travel of up to 50–75% may be expected based on project locations.

Requirements

At least 5 years of dedicated construction safety management experience, with significant emphasis on telecom, fiber utility deployment, or heavy civil construction projects.
Advanced proficiency in OSHA 1926 Construction standards, MUTCD traffic regulations, 811 utility-locate laws, and DOT compliance requirements.
Required OSHA 30-Hour Construction Certificate.
Required certification as an OSHA-authorized trainer or competent person in Excavation/Trenching and Confined Spaces.
Current First Aid/CPR/AED Trainer status.
Ability to traverse rough construction terrain, climb ladders, and work outdoors in variable weather.
Valid driver's license with a clean driving record for regional site travel.

Nice To Haves

Certified Safety Professional (CSP) designation.
Associate Safety Professional (ASP) designation.
Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM) designation.

Responsibilities

Conduct regular, unannounced safety audits of active underground and aerial fiber construction crews, checking PPE, fall protection, trench shoring, and heavy equipment mechanics.
Enforce OSHA 29 CFR 1926 Subpart P requirements for excavations, including daily soil classifications, utility-locate tracking through 811 tickets, and protective systems.
Oversee aerial safety protocols for linemen, including bucket truck operations, fall-arrest systems, electrical hazard clearance tracking (MAD), and pole-climbing safety.
Review and monitor Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) and Temporary Traffic Control (TTC) setups on municipal roads and highways for compliance with MUTCD standards and protection of workers and the public.
Lead root-cause investigations into near-misses, injuries, equipment damage, and utility strikes; complete documentation and file timely OSHA and workers' compensation reports.
Develop and facilitate field safety onboarding, toolbox talks, and formal training on OSHA 10/30-Hour Construction, Confined Space Entry, Competent Person Excavation, and First Aid/CPR.
Serve as the primary contact for external regulatory bodies, including federal or state OSHA compliance officers, DOT inspectors, and municipal project managers.