Assistant Safety Manager

Schnabel; Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(K) with company match

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Health, vision, dental, and life 보험

Company Vehicle or Allowance

Company Technology (Phone and Laptop)

Eight Paid Holidays

Job summary

Schnabel is seeking an Assistant Safety Manager to protect our most valuable asset—our people. This regional, full-time role reports to the Safety Director and requires extensive travel to project sites.

The position offers growth opportunities within a safety-focused culture that emphasizes compliance and training. Responsibilities include site safety audits, procedure development, incident analysis, and mandatory training sessions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in safety science is preferred but not required.
• 3 years of experience in the construction industry.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Knowledge of OSHA, MSHA and EPA standards regarding construction.
• Ability to train, influence and motivate team members.
• Ability to speak, read and write both Spanish and English preferred but not required.
• Self-motivated, great time management skills, strong work ethic and business integrity.
• Availability for heavy travel through ground and air.

Responsibilities

• Job site visits conducting safety audits on personnel, equipment, and materials.
• Evaluate, recommend, and implement safety procedures and policies for the benefit of employees.
• Research and implement new materials handling processes.
• Analyze accident reports and evaluate injury case studies based on available facts.
• Prepare and conduct internal safety training sessions.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory bodies and standards (OSHA, MSHA, EPA, etc.).
• Research regulations and policies and institute changes to ensure compliance.
• Track incident metrics and apply findings.
• Lead injury and incident investigations and evaluations.
• Create Job Hazard Analyses for project specific tasks, review them with the project team and make any necessary changes as needed before or during work activities.
• Assist operation managers with project specific requirements.
• Travel required, including substantial amount of field visits.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in safety science

Job description

We are leaders in underground construction and have been in operation since 1959. With a portfolio of thousands of successful projects across the country, we are known for delivering smart, safe, and cost-effective solutions to complex engineering challenges. We specialize in advanced earth retention systems and other innovative geostructural techniques that create stable, lasting foundations for buildings, infrastructure, and other critical structures. At Schnabel, we combine technical expertise with a hands-on approach to ensure every project starts on solid ground.

ROLE:

Schnabel is looking for an Assistant Safety Manager to protect the most valuable part of our business – our people. Safety is a key part of our culture. We want to add another forward thinker that will keep our people safe. This position reports directly to our Safety Director. This role is regional and will require extensive travel to project sites. This is a full‑time position with future growth opportunities.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Job site visits conducting safety audits on personnel, equipment, and materials
• Evaluate, recommend, and implement safety procedures and policies for the benefit of employees
• Research and implement new materials handling processes
• Analyze accident reports and evaluate injury case studies based on available facts
• Prepare and conduct internal safety training sessions
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory bodies and standards (OSHA, MSHA, EPA, etc.)
• Research regulations and policies and institute changes to ensure compliance
• Track incident metrics and apply findings
• Lead injury and incident investigations and evaluations
• Create Job Hazard Analyses for project specific tasks, review them with the project team and make any necessary changes as needed before or during work activities
• Assist operation managers with project specific requirements
• Travel required, including substantial amount of field visits

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in safety science is preferred but not required
• 3 years of experience in the construction industry
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Knowledge of OSHA, MSHA and EPA standards regarding construction
• Ability to train, influence and motivate team members
• Ability to speak, read and write both Spanish and English preferred but not required
• Self-motivated, great time management skills, strong work ethic and business integrity
• Availability for heavy travel through ground and air

SAFETY:

Support the company’s safety and risk management objectives by adhering to established procedures, proactively identifying, and addressing potential risks, and contributing to the achievement of safety goals through the use of metrics and continuous improvement efforts.

Don’t hurt yourself, don’t hurt anyone else, and don’t let anyone hurt you; a simple philosophy that has been adopted at Schnabel. We live by this belief to provide a safe and healthy workplace for all our employees and subcontractors.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Pay is between $70,000 - $100,000.00 depending on experience.

• 401(K) with company match
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Health, vision, dental, and life insurance
• Company Vehicle or Allowance
• Company Technology (Phone and Laptop)
• Eight Paid Holidays

Schnabel is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is fully committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran or military status, or any other characteristics protected by applicable laws. We are an E-Verify employer.