Title: Construction Safety ManagerLocation: Manassas, VirginiaSummary:- The main function of a supervisor/manager - production is to supervise and coordinate the activities of production and operating workers.
Job Responsibilities:- Implement measures to motivate employees and to improve production methods, equipment performance, product quality, or efficiency.
- Review operations and confer with technical or administrative staff to resolve production or processing problems.
- Develop and implement production tracking and quality control systems, analyzing production, quality control, and maintenance to detect production problems.
- Hire, train, evaluate, and discharge staff, and resolve personal grievances.
- Set and monitor product standards to ensure quality finished products.
- Prepare and maintain production reports and personnel records.
Skills:- Verbal communication skills, attention to detail, and problem solving skills.
- Ability to work independently and manage one's time.
Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods. - Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair and maintenance.
- Knowledge of design techniques, tools and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings and models.
Education/Experience:- High school diploma or GED required.
- Associate's degree in business or related field preferred.
- 2 - 4 years experience required.
Explain a typical day in the role.:- A typical day starts with participating in the project's High-Risk Activity (HRA) meeting to review planned work, identify hazards, and align on safety expectations.
- The Safety Manager then spends most of the day in the field, maintaining a visible presence, observing work, engaging with contractors, and providing immediate guidance to address safety concerns.
- The role supports all major construction activities, including precast erection and MEP work, by reviewing operations, coaching trades, and ensuring safe execution.
- The Safety Manager also participates in OAC, coordination, and project team meetings, tracks corrective actions, and represents as a proactive safety leader focused on safe, efficient project delivery.
What is the ideal background of a candidate for this role?- The ideal candidate has significant safety leadership experience on large-scale construction or mission-critical projects, with strong knowledge of precast erection and MEP systems.
- They are a visible, hands-on leader who spends time in the field, works directly with contractors, identifies risks, and provides immediate corrective guidance.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to represent in HRAs, OACs, and project meetings are essential.
What are unique selling points that would get candidates interested in your role over another?:- This role offers the opportunity to be a key safety leader on one of large-scale, high-profile construction projects.
- The successful candidate will have direct influence on site safety culture, work closely with senior project leadership, and help shape safe execution across complex scopes including precast, structural, and MEP work.
- Unlike many safety roles that are primarily compliance-focused, this position is highly visible and field-driven.
- The Safety Manager will be empowered to identify issues, provide immediate solutions, engage directly with trade partners, and represent client in daily HRAs, OACs, and project leadership meetings.
- It is an opportunity to make a tangible impact on project success while working on a fast-paced, technically challenging project with significant scale and complexity.
Top Must-Have HARD Skills & years of experience for each:- Construction Safety Management - 5+ years (Data center experience desired)
- Administrative & Technology Proficiency
- OSHA 30
- NFPA 70E
Salary Range:$1,40,000 - $1,50,000 Annually -Factors that may affect pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate.
Benefits:The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: [medical insurance] [dental insurance] [vision insurance] [401(k) retirement plan] [long-term disability insurance [short-term disability insurance] [5 personal days accrued each calendar year. The Paid time off benefits meet the paid sick and safe time laws that pertain to the City/ State] [10-15 days of paid vacation time] [6 paid holidays and 1 floating holiday per calendar year]
Preferred SkillsConstruction
- Safety
- Safety Management
- OSHA 30
- NFPA 70E
- Data Center
