Safety Advisor

Safety Management Group; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Safety Management Group in the DC Metro Area seeks a local Safety Advisor – Construction to advance safety on multiple projects. The role blends fieldwork, office collaboration, and some travel, in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in construction safety, CHST certification, and excellent verbal and written communication. You will lead safety reviews, deliver training, and investigate incidents as part of a high-energy, innovative team.

Qualifications

• Five-plus years of construction safety experience.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication abilities.
• CHST certification required; exam costs reimbursed and must be passed within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate safety portions of pre-bid, pre-construction, and monthly progress meetings.
• Conduct safety leadership training for management personnel.
• Review contractor project-specific safety plans and identify improvement initiatives.
• Create and deliver training to increase industry knowledge and reduce claims.
• Review risk assessments on high-hazard activities and ensure compliance.
• Conduct daily site inspections and ensure contractors are enrolled in the Rolling OCIP.

Skills

Communication skills

Safety leadership

Education

CHST certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

SMG is a nationally recognized professional service organization that provides workplace safety consulting, training, staffing, program planning, and implementation. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending, 401k with employer matching, paid holidays, Life and Disability Insurance, and additional supplemental products.

Job Title & Location

SMG seeks a local Safety Advisor – Construction in the DC Metro Area.

Role Summary

The key function of a Safety Advisor is to put safety at the forefront of their job, prioritize the client’s needs, work well in a team setting, be self‑managed, and be flexible when it comes to change and travel. The Associate in this role will work in a construction environment. This position will support several projects in the DC Metro area. The hybrid role includes fieldwork, office, and work from home. This role is one of five team members, creating a high‑energy, collaborative, and diverse work environment. This team will not fall to the status quo; this team is challenged to be innovative and creative.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate the safety portion of the pre‑bid, pre‑construction, and monthly progress meetings
• Conduct safety leadership training for all management personnel
• Review contractor project‑specific safety plans
• Create and deliver training to increase industry knowledge, worker participation, and claim reduction
• Identify performance improvement initiatives
• Cultivate an engaged and informed safety culture
• Review risk assessments on high‑hazard work activities
• Ensure all contractors are enrolled in the Rolling OCIP
• Conduct accident investigations to determine causal factors and a safe plan of action
• Review the emergency action plan for each active site
• Conduct a periodic claims analysis
• Conduct quarterly performance and climate assessments
• Collaborate with the contractors to reduce and eliminate Potential Serious Incidents and Fatality events
• Conduct daily site inspections with detailed reports
• Remain or become connected to the local construction community with association involvement and interaction

Requirements

• CHST Required – SMG will reimburse the CHST exam costs and annual fees. Successful candidates must pass the CHST exam within 90 days of hire as a condition of employment.
• Five‑plus years of Construction safety experience
• Exceptional verbal and written communication abilities
• Proficient with technology and Microsoft Office
• Motivated and self‑driven

Physical Demands

• Moving about long distances
• Ascending/Descending stairs and ladders
• Remaining in a stationary position for a prolonged period
• Working in extreme weather
• Being exposed to loud noises
• Wearing personal protective gear correctly

EEO & Equal Opportunity

SMG provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We do not sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.