Safety Manager - Construction

Spiniello•Greenbelt, MD

5d•$120,000 - $150,000

About The Position

Spiniello Companies is seeking an experienced Safety Manager to lead safety initiatives across its Washington, D.C. region. The role oversees safety performance across multiple heavy civil construction projects and partners with operations, field leadership, and project teams to promote a proactive safety culture and help ensure employees return home safely. It is a hands-on, field-focused position involving coaching and mentoring, safety planning, inspections, incident response, training, and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders. Project-based travel is required, approximately 20%, including overnight travel when project needs require.

Requirements

Current OSHA 500 or OSHA 510/502 certification, or obtain it within the required timeframe.
CHST (Construction Health & Safety Technician) certification.
At least 5 years of construction safety experience.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and heavy civil construction safety practices.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Experience conducting incident investigations and root cause analyses.
Ability to develop and deliver safety training programs.
Strong organizational, problem-solving, and time-management skills.
Ability to work effectively with project managers, field personnel, union employees, clients, and regulatory agencies.
Willingness to travel approximately 20%, including overnight travel when project needs require.

Nice To Haves

HAZWOPER certification.
Experience supporting underground utility, trenchless, water/wastewater, or heavy civil construction projects.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement regional Safety Action Plans focused on preventing accidents, incidents, and property damage.
Create and manage project-specific Health and Safety Plans that meet client and regulatory requirements.
Oversee daily Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) submissions for accuracy, completeness, and compliance.
Investigate accidents, incidents, and near misses; conduct root cause analyses and implement corrective actions.
Identify safety trends and develop training and preventative measures.
Lead, coach, and mentor safety personnel, and support field supervisors and project managers.
Conduct regular field audits and inspections to ensure compliance with OSHA regulations, company policies, and client requirements.
Ensure crews comply with customer, environmental, and regulatory safety standards.
Conduct and oversee daily, weekly, and project-specific safety meetings.
Maintain required safety documentation, reports, and inspection records.
Support accident investigations, injury reporting, and post-incident response.
Administer random and post-accident drug testing in accordance with company policy.
Build working relationships with clients, subcontractors, vendors, and field personnel while promoting accountability and continuous improvement.