Assistant Construction Safety Manager

Post Commercial Real Estate; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Post Brothers is seeking an Assistant Construction Safety Manager to serve as an on-site safety resource, conducting daily field oversight and supporting contractors in maintaining a safe, compliant work environment. This role reports to the on-site Construction Safety Manager.

Responsibilities include leading field safety walks, ensuring fall protection and PPE compliance, supporting pre-task planning, and conducting safety kickoff meetings with trade partners, while applying OSHA and CQSA

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience in Construction Safety on major sites.
• OSHA 10 required; OSHA 30 preferred.
• Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations; leadership and communications skills.
• Ability to climb ladders up to 24 ft, stand and walk for 8 hours, and perform physically demanding duties.
• Ability to access swing scaffolding on a high-rise.
• Maintain composure during emergencies or high-pressure situations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct continuous field safety walks and correct hazards, reporting findings to the Safety Manager.
• Audit all fall protection on site daily and enforce PPE compliance with contractors.
• Support contractors in pre-task planning, toolbox talks, incident response, safety documentation and corrective action follow-up.
• Lead or assist safety kickoff meetings and trade partner preconstruction meetings; reinforce CQSA safety policies.
• Apply OSHA, CQSA Safety Manual, and contract requirements to field execution and update safety policies as needed.

Skills

Field safety oversight

Hazard identification

Communication

Leadership

Safety planning

Education

OSHA 10 Certification

OSHA 30 Certification (preferred)

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

ConstructionSafetyManagerJob Summary:Job Description:

The Assistant Construction Safety Manager serves as an on‑site safety resource, conducting daily field oversight and supporting contractors in maintaining a safe, compliant work environment. This role reports to the on‑site Construction Safety Manager.

Reportsto:

• Safety Manager/ Safety Director

WageStatus:

Exempt (Ineligible for overtime)

JobResponsibilities:

Field Safety Oversight & Hazard Correction:

Conduct continuous field safety walks. Identify and correct hazards during these walks, communicating issues to contractors and seeing solutions through until completion. Report all findings, direction given, and issues to the Safety Manager.

Fall Protection & PPE Compliance:

Audit all fall protection on site daily, including guardrails, cable rails, leading edge protection, shaft openings, and controlled access zones. Enforce PPE compliance with all contractors. Report all findings, direction given, and issues to the Safety Manager.

Contractor Support & Safety Planning:

Support contractors in pre-task planning, toolbox talks, incident response, safety documentation, and corrective action follow-up. Review and approve Pre-Task Plans, Job Hazard Analyses, and high-risk work plans. Collaborate with project teams and trade partners to revise or strengthen controls.

Project Start-Up & Contractor Meetings:

Lead or assist Construction Safety Manager in leading project safety kickoff meetings and trade partner preconstruction meetings. Deliver clear, effective presentations reinforcing CQSA safety policies and expectations.

Policy, Compliance & Communication:

Apply working knowledge of OSHA, the CQSA Construction Safety Manual, and contract requirements to field execution. Contribute to the development and revision of project- and company-level safety policies and procedures. Always Maintain clear and regular communication with the on-site Safety Manager.

Critical Traits

• Communicative and decisive: Clearly communicates, follows direction, and identifies hazards quickly enough to act before they escape?
• Owner mentality: Treats site safety as personally accountable, seeing hazards and corrective actions through to resolution rather than handing them off.
• Vigilant and detail-oriented: Continuously scans jobsite conditions to catch issues before they become incidents.
• Collaborative safety partner:Builds trust with subcontractors so safety standards hold up whether or not someone's checking.

Requirements:

• Atleast2years’experienceinConstructionSafety,includingexperienceonmajorconstruction sites.
• OSHA10CertifiedRequiredOSHA 30 Preferred.
• Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local regulationsStrong leadership and communications skills.
• Abilitytoclimbladdersupto24ft.,standandwalkfor8hours,andperformother physically demanding duties as directed.
• Abilitytogetontoswingscaffoldingonahighrise.
• Maintains a calm and steady demeanor at all times, particularly during emergencies or high-pressure situations.

Post Brothers provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Post Brothers complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.