About this Role

COMPANY: Quanta Government Solutions

JOB TITLE: Safety Manager

DEPARTMENT: Health, Safety & Environmental

LOCATION: Vancouver, WA or Portland, OR

REPORTS TO: Senior Program Manager/Project Executive

CLASSIFICATION: Exempt

 

POSITION OVERVIEW:

Quanta Government Solutions is seeking a Safety Manager for dedicated support to a multi-project transmission infrastructure program in the Pacific Northwest, supporting the Bonneville Power Administration (BPA). The Safety Manager is responsible for developing, implementing, and enforcing the program-wide safety program to ensure a safe working environment across all QGS project operations. This role ensures compliance with OSHA, BPA safety guidelines, and any site-specific safety requirements, while driving a proactive safety culture throughout the project team.

 

In this position, the Safety Manager will oversee compliance with all contractual safety and health requirements; ensure appropriate safety measures are implemented and followed throughout the duration of the contract; identify and ensure timely and appropriate correction of safety issues related to the work performed; and assign responsibility for a minimum of daily jobsite safety and health inspections during all periods of work activity, including subcontracted work. The Safety Manager will lead safety professionals, conduct hazard assessments, manage incident investigations, and serve as the primary safety interface with clients and regulatory agencies across multiple projects within the program.

What You'll Do

• Develop, implement, and maintain the program-specific safety procedures in compliance with OSHA, BPA, and specific contractual requirements.
• Lead and manage safety professionals, including subcontractors, ensuring adequate safety coverage during all construction activities.
• Support the design team to ensure BPA safety requirements and safety elements of construction standards are incorporated into design.
• Implement inspection plans, track inspector training and qualifications, track timing and completion of inspections, implement procedures for documentation, implement deficiency-tracking systems, and maintain follow-up procedures within the safety plan.
• Conduct training, inspections, and incident investigations.
• Monitor and provide quality assurance of daily job briefings.
• Track and ensure compliance with site safety inspections, job hazard analyses, and pre-task planning reviews; identify and mitigate hazards proactively.
• Manage incident investigation, root cause analysis, and corrective action processes; ensure timely reporting per internal and contractual requirements.
• Structure and support the delivery of safety orientations, toolbox talks, and ongoing training programs to project personnel and subcontractors.
• Serve as the primary safety liaison with clients, regulatory agencies, and subcontractor safety representatives.
• Track, analyze, and report safety metrics including TRIR, DART, and near-miss data; present findings and trends to project leadership.
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of QGS, project, and program management objectives.

What You'll Bring

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Engineering, Construction Management, or related field. Equivalent experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• OSHA 30-hour certification is required by hire date.
• Thorough knowledge of OSHA 29 CFR 1926, DOE 10 CFR 851, and applicable federal safety regulations.
• Documented training including OSH Act/General Duty Clause, 29 CFR 1904 Recordkeeping, subparts C, D, E, and F of OSHA; and ability to maintain certifications for the life of the position.
• Experience managing safety programs with projects exceeding $50M.
• Minimum eight (8) years of construction safety management experience, with at least five (5) years on high-voltage transmission or utility projects.
• Demonstrated ability to lead safety teams and drive safety culture across diverse workforces.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Experience on DOE or federal construction projects. Preference for experience with the DOE Power Marketing Administrations (PMA), including Bonneville Power Administration.
• Experience with Integrated Safety Management System (ISMS) programs.

 

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS:

Preferred Licenses/Certifications

• CSP (Certified Safety Professional) strongly preferred. OSHA 500/510 Trainer certifications a plus.

 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Directly supervises Safety Professionals across multiple locations and shifts.

 

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

Travels: Yes

Percent of time: 30%

Overnight required: Yes

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

If one-third of the time – “seldom” or “occasionally”; if one-third to two-thirds of the time or more “occasionally to frequently”; if more than two-thirds of the time – “constantly”.

• Stationary Position - Frequently
• Pushing/Pulling/Reaching - Seldom
• Climb - Seldom
• Kneel - Seldom
• Grab - Seldom
• Bend - Seldom
• Lift/carry over - 10-30 LBS
• Vision - 20/20 Corrected Vision
• Hearing - Receive detailed information if spoken to

 

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Wet or humid - Seldom
• Working near or on moving mechanical parts - Seldom
• Working near or on heavy machinery - Seldom
• Working in high places - Seldom
• Exposed to fumes or airborne particles - Seldom
• Exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals - Seldom
• Frequency of working in outdoor weather conditions - Seldom
• Work with electricity - Seldom
• Work with explosives - N/A
• Work on or near a source of radiation - N/A
• Loud noise conditions (above 87dB) - Seldom
• Other environmental factors including weather conditions

 

Note: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, working conditions, physical demands, and activities mAy change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

What You'll Get

Our Benefits & Perks

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
• Company-paid life and disability insurance
• Access to mental health support and resources
• 160 hours of paid time off per calendar year, prorated in the year of hire based on the employee’s start date, along with 11 company-observed paid holidays

Growth & Development

• Ongoing training and development programs
• Career advancement opportunities to support professional growth
• Tuition reimbursement for continued education

Recognition & Financial Well-Being

• Employee recognition and rewards program
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) options (based on plan selection)

Family Support

• Maternity and paternity leave programs to support growing families

Compensation

• The anticipated salary range for this position is $XX,XXX–$XX,XXX annually. Actual compensation will be based on relevant experience, qualifications, skills, geographic location, and other job-related factors. This position is eligible for bonus and/or other incentive compensation.

Application Deadline

• QGS anticipates accepting applications through November 1, 2026. This posting may be extended if the position remains unfilled or closed earlier if the position is filled before the anticipated closing date.