Safety Manager, Data Centers

Suffolk Construction • Manassas, VA

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About The Position

The Safety Manager works with Superintendents and Project Managers to administer, direct, and implement compliance with corporate Safety and Health policies and procedures. The role supports company operating procedures and Safety and Health Plan goals, and is responsible for project-level safety procedures or safety across multiple assigned project sites within a region or sector.

The position conducts site inspections, supports field operations on safety regulations, oversees subcontractor safety planning and documentation, investigates accidents, coordinates risk-management activity, and delivers safety training. The role involves work in an office environment as well as walking on job sites.

Requirements

• 3–5 years of related work experience in construction health and safety.
• Working knowledge of Federal and State safety and health regulations and local building-code issues related to safety and health.
• Qualified OSHA Construction Industry Outreach Trainer.
• Willingness to achieve the CHST designation within two years.
• Demonstrated expertise with construction and safety technologies and practices.
• Willingness to provide best-in-class customer service.
• Trained as a CPR Instructor; training is provided.
• Completion of required internal training with the Learning and Development team.
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong planning, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills.
• Collaborative and positive approach to directing people.
• Ability to coordinate efforts with field staff and external partners.
• Meticulous attention to detail.
• Ability to make decisions promptly and confidently.
• Sound business judgment.
• Highly organized, with the ability to prioritize and multitask.
• Ability to manage and embrace change, responding and adapting to new processes and new ways of approaching problems.
• Must possess Suffolk’s Core Values: Passion, Integrity, Hard Work, Professionalism, and Caring.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction or Safety preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular site inspections and record safe and unsafe conditions using Predictive Solutions software.
• Complete administrative tasks related to project-specific safety binders and document storage systems.
• Coordinate, schedule, and facilitate subcontractors’ Pre-Construction Safety Planning Meetings.
• Serve as a resource for field operations on Federal OSHA, state, and local safety and health regulations, including NFPA and JCAHO standards.
• Review subcontractors’ Site Specific Safety Programs and Job Hazard Analyses before mobilization.
• Periodically attend and monitor subcontractors’ Tool Box Talks to check documentation and quality.
• Investigate job-site accidents, including collecting Suffolk Safety and Health standard incident reporting forms and documentation.
• Coordinate with Regional Risk Managers to identify claims trends and plan proactive risk management.
• Review subcontractor documentation for appropriate employee training related to the scope of work.
• Conduct OSHA 10- or 30-hour, HAZWOPER, and other safety-related training.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries.
• Auto allowances and gas cards for certain roles.
• Market-leading medical and emotional and mental health benefits.
• Dental and vision insurance plans.
• Virtual care options for physical therapy and primary care.
• Generous paid time off.
• 401(k) plan with employer match and access to expert financial resources.
• Company-paid and voluntary life insurance.
• Tax-deferred savings accounts.
• 10 backup daycare days each year.
• Short- and long-term disability.
• Commuter benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed