Construction Safety Manager

Ascendion; Wenatchee (WA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Long-term disability insurance

Paid time off – 5 days per calendar yr

Holidays & vacation

Job summary

Ascendion is seeking a Construction Safety Manager to lead EHS initiatives on a major construction project in the South Hill, VA area. You will serve as the primary EHS contact, develop site safety plans, and drive a culture of safety across workers and subcontractors.

The role requires 5–10 years in construction safety and 3–5 years in leadership, with responsibilities spanning risk assessments, JHAs, SWMS, and high‑risk activity controls. OSHA 30/CSO/CSMP preferred.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of construction safety experience.
• 3–5 years in a supervisory or safety leadership role.
• Experience managing large capital construction projects, multiple subcontractors, and high‑risk construction activities.

Responsibilities

• Lead all project safety, health, and environmental initiatives.
• Serve as the primary EHS point of contact for the construction project.
• Develop, implement, and maintain site-specific safety plans.
• Promote a strong safety culture and accountability throughout the project.
• Compliance Management: Ensure compliance with OSHA, local regulations, client requirements, and company policies.
• Conduct routine safety inspections and audits.
• Monitor subcontractor compliance with safety standards.
• Maintain required permits and safety documentation.
• Risk Assessment and Hazard Control: Identify workplace hazards and evaluate risks.
• Develop Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs) and Safe Work Method Statements (SWMS).
• Implement controls for high-risk activities (Fall protection, Confined space, LOTO, Electrical safety, Crane/Rigging, Excavation).

Skills

Construction safety experience

Safety leadership

Lead/coach teams

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate's degree (preferred)

Tools

Enablon

Power BI

Data and Reporting

Trend Analysis

Job description

Ascendion is a full service digital engineering solutions company. We make and manage software platforms and products that power growth and deliver captivating experiences to consumers and employees. Our engineering, cloud, data, experience design, and talent solution capabilities accelerate transformation and impact for enterprise clients. Headquartered in New Jersey, our workforce of 6,000+ Ascenders delivers solutions from around the globe. Ascendion is built differently to engineer the next.

Ascendion | Engineering to elevate life

We have a culture built on opportunity, inclusion, and a spirit of partnership. Come, change the world with us:

Build the coolest tech for world’s leading brands

Solve complex problems - and learn new skills

Experience the power of transforming digital engineering for Fortune 500 clients

Master your craft with leading training programs and hands-on experience

Experience a community of change makers!

Join a culture of high-performing innovators with endless ideas and a passion for tech. Our culture is the fabric of our company, and it is what makes us unique and diverse. The way we share ideas, learning, experiences, successes, and joy allows everyone to be their best at Ascendion.

Title: Construction Safety Manager

Location: South Hill, VA

Job Description

Summary:

• Based on our construction EHS policy, a Construction Site EHS Leader (Safety Manager) serves as the lead safety point of contact for a project, oversees EHS programs, ensures HRA management, conducts audits, investigates incidents, communicates lessons learned, provides technical guidance, develops safety metrics, and leads subcontractor EHS professionals.
• Experience in HRA management (Level 1, Level2 and Level 3), electrical safety, energy isolation, confined space management, commissioning safety, contractor management, and steel erection.

Construction Safety Manager

• Roles and Responsibilities
• Safety Leadership
• Lead all project safety, health, and environmental initiatives.
• Serve as the primary EHS point of contact for the construction project.
• Develop, implement, and maintain site‑specific safety plans.
• Promote a strong safety culture and accountability throughout the project.
• Compliance Management
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, local regulations, client requirements, and company policies.
• Conduct routine safety inspections and audits.
• Monitor subcontractor compliance with safety standards.
• Maintain required permits and safety documentation.
• Risk Assessment and Hazard Control
• Identify workplace hazards and evaluate risks.
• Develop Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs) and Safe Work Method Statements (SWMS).
• Implement controls for high‑risk activities such as:
• Fall protection
• Confined space entry
• Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)
• Electrical safety
• Crane and rigging operations
• Excavation and trenching

Certification Requirements

• Required or Highly Preferred
• OSHA 30-Hour Construction
• First Aid/CPR/AED Certification
• Professional Certifications
• CHST (Construction Health and Safety Technician)
• CSP (Certified Safety Professional)
• ASP (Associate Safety Professional)
• SMS (Safety Management Specialist)
• CSHO (Certified Safety and Health Official)
• CSM or CSMC (Certified Safety Manager / Certified Safety Manager Construction)
• Specialized Certifications
• Fall Protection Competent Person
• Excavation Competent Person
• Confined Space Entry
• NFPA 70E Electrical Safety
• Crane and Rigging Safety

Education/Experience:

• High school diploma or GED required. Associate's degree in business or related field preferred.
• Typical Experience Requirement
• 5-10 years of construction safety experience.
• 3-5 years in a supervisory or safety leadership role.
• Experience managing large capital construction projects, multiple subcontractors, and high‑risk construction activities.
• Leadership
• Ability to influence frontline workers, contractors, and leadership.
• Coach and mentor teams toward safe behaviors.

Personal Attributes

• Integrity and accountability.
• Situational awareness.
• Adaptability and resilience.
• Time management and organization.

EHS Management Systems

• Enablon
• Data and Reporting
• Power BI
• Trend Analysis

What is the ideal background of a candidate for this role?

• 5-10 years of construction safety experience.
• 3-5 years in a supervisory or safety leadership role.
• Experience managing large capital construction projects, multiple subcontractors, and high‑risk construction activities.

Top 3 Must-Have HARD Skills

• 5-10 years of construction safety experience.
• 3-5 years in a supervisory or safety leadership role.
• Experience managing large capital construction projects, multiple subcontractors, and high‑risk construction activities.

Thanks

Salary Range: $1,80,000 - 1,90,000 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]