Division Safety Manager

Team Fishel; Manassas (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401k

Profit sharing

Job summary

Team Fishel in Manassas, VA is seeking a Division Safety Manager to lead safety across Virginia and North Carolina, ensuring robust policy enforcement and field safety training.

You will develop OSHA/PHMSA/EPA compliant policies, conduct audits, investigate incidents, coach drivers with telematics, and drive an accident-free culture. Travel to field sites across MD, VA, NC is required, with competitive pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of dedicated safety management experience in utility construction.
• Advanced safety credentials such as OSHA 500, CSP, CSM, CUSP, ASP, or OSHA 30-Hour Construction.
• Bilingual Spanish is a strong plus.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and communication skills.
• Experience with safety policy development and field training.

Responsibilities

• Lead safety team across Virginia and North Carolina with unified messaging.
• Develop and enforce OSHA/PHMSA/EPA compliant safety policies.
• Conduct site inspections, audits, and hazard remediation.
• Lead incident investigations and root cause analysis.
• Coach drivers using telematics data to reduce incidents.
• Track safety KPIs and coordinate regulatory inspections.

Skills

Safety leadership

Team mentoring

Regulatory knowledge

Driver coaching

Bilingual Spanish

Tools

Camera systems (Samsara)

Telematics dashboards

Driver coaching software

Job description

Since 1936, we’ve been the Best Choice in utility engineering and construction. Safety is our top priority and is key in everything we do. We’re industry professionals driven by high performance for our customers and each other. Interested in joining our Team?

Description

Team Fishel , the Best Choice in Utility Construction, is hiring a Division Safety Manager based in Manassas, VA and supporting operations across Virginia and North Carolina.

Job Responsibilities

Safety Team Leadership & Alignment: Lead, mentor, and unify a team of field Safety Coordinators across Virginia and North Carolina, ensuring consistent messaging, standardized policy enforcement, and a cohesive approach to field safety and training.

Program Leadership & Policy Implementation: Develop, update, and enforce utility-specific safety, health, and environmental policies compliant with OSHA (1926/1910), PHMSA, and EPA regulations across active job sites.

Site Inspections & Audits: Conduct comprehensive safety assessments across active natural gas, overhead and underground power, telecom, and data center construction projects, debriefing findings and driving immediate hazard remediation.

Incident Investigation & Root Cause Analysis: Lead thorough investigations for all workplace incidents with Safety Team, near-misses, utility strikes, or injuries; perform root cause analysis and implement preventative protocols.

Driver Safety & Telematics Coaching: Oversee fleet safety and driver behavior management; leverage dual-facing/AI vehicle camera systems (e.g., Samsara) and telematics data to conduct targeted driver coaching and reduce high-risk driving events.

Safety Training & Culture: Follow current specialized safety policy and training programs (e.g., Defensive Driving, Trenching & Excavation, Confined Space Entry, Lockout/Tagout, Grounding, and Qualified Electrical Safety) to build an active "accident-free" culture.

Team Leadership & Field Collaboration: Supervise, mentor, and coordinate a team of field Safety Coordinators, establishing strong partnerships with field crews, drivers, superintendents, and subcontractors.

Risk Assessment & Utility Safety Planning: Perform Job Safety Analyses (Life Saving Assessments-LSAs) and pre-con safety reviews for high-risk operations, including heavy excavation, high-voltage work, gas line tie-ins, and critical data center buildouts.

Metrics & Regulatory Compliance: Track and report safety KPIs, fleet driving scores, OSHA logs, and trend analyses to leadership; serve as the primary point of contact for external regulatory inspections (SCC) and owner-client audits.

Requirements & Preferred Qualifications

Education & Experience: 5+ years of dedicated safety management experience in utility construction (underground wet/dry utilities, gas pipelines, power distribution, or data center civil/infrastructure projects).

Certifications: Advanced safety credentials preferred, such as OSHA 500 , CSP (Certified Safety Professional), CSM (Certified Safety Manager), CUSP (Certified Utility Safety Professional), ASP , or OSHA 30-Hour Construction .

Specialized Certifications: First Aid/CPR Trainer certification, Smith System Driving Trainer (or equivalent defensive driving certification), or OSHA Authorized Trainer status is strongly preferred.

Fleet Safety & Tech Proficiency: Demonstrated experience working with commercial vehicle camera systems, telematics dashboards, and driver behavior coaching software; comfortable reviewing video footage to provide constructive feedback to drivers.

Technical & Regulatory Knowledge: Deep knowledge of utility-specific safety standards, including excavation/shoring, high-voltage safety (NFPA 70E), gas pipeline safety standards, DOT commercial fleet rules, and locate/damage prevention protocols (811).

Communication & Coaching: Strong leadership, presentation, and conflict-resolution skills, with a demonstrated ability to coach field crews and drivers to influence safety behaviors across all operational levels.

Bilingual Skills: Conversational or fluent Spanish is a strong plus.

Travel & Physical Readiness: Ability to travel regular to field project sites in Maryland, Virginia and North Carolina, regional offices, navigate active construction terrain, and perform hands-on field assessments.

Starting salary $90,000 - $100,000 / annual based on demonstrated experience and certifications.

Team Fishel offers excellent industry training and a career development path for our Teammates. Competitive pay and benefits, including health insurance, 401k, and a company profit sharing plan!

Join Team Fishel, your future and your team.

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