Safety Manager - Arlington, VA
About The Position
The Safety Manager will serve as the onsite safety leader for electrical infrastructure improvements at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. The project includes electrical construction, underground utility installation, directional drilling, substation work, and 5kV feeder installation. The role oversees project safety and health activities and works closely with project management, subcontractors, and field personnel in an active airport environment. It is a one-year 1099 contractor position, starting ASAP, scheduled Sunday night through Thursday night from 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM, for 40 hours per week.
Requirements
- OSHA 500 Certification.
- 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 subcontractor and field personnel compliance 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
- $55 per hour pay rate.
- $175 per day per diem, seven days per week.
- Weekly pay.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
