Safety, Health and Environmental Manager

Balfour Beatty US; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance

Health Savings Account

401(k) with company match

Tuition Assistance

Employee Referral Bonus

Job summary

Balfour Beatty US in Washington is seeking a Safety Health & Environmental Manager to lead safety and loss prevention programs across various construction sites. Responsibilities include training, conducting audits, and ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations.

The ideal candidate must have a Bachelor’s degree in Safety & Environmental Health, at least 4 years of safety experience in commercial construction, and requisite certifications. Benefits include insurance, 401(k) matching, and tuition assistance.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of safety experience in commercial construction.
• 2+ years of supervisory experience required.
• OSHA 30 certification is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Oversee safety and loss prevention programs across construction sites.
• Conduct safety training and audits.
• Perform accident investigations and manage safety personnel.

Skills

Safety experience

Training skills

Accident investigation

Regulatory compliance knowledge

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Safety & Environmental Health or Construction Management/Engineering Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position Overview

We are seeking a Safety Health & Environmental Manager to oversee safety and loss prevention programs across construction sites. Responsibilities include training, audits, investigations, and compliance with federal/state regulations, with possible travel.

Essential Functions

• Coordinate and facilitate safety training and incentive programs, maintain statistical information on costs and frequency, perform accident investigations, manage safety personnel and consultants.
• Job site visits/safety audits as dictated by project.
• Project safety start‑up packets – new‑hire packets, federal/state compliance materials, safety and workers compensation material.
• Review/assist superintendents with project specific safety plans.
• SDS books – provide sources for projects to obtain required information on‑site.
• Accident investigations, including written reports.
• Provide resources and solutions for environmental and hazardous material issues.
• Safety training and tracking for project personnel.
• First‑aid training to ensure supervisors have up‑to‑date first‑aid cards.
• Keeper of the site safety records.
• Oversee the site’s craft/hourly drug testing program.
• Represent the Company at meetings of safety professionals, alliances, associations, etc.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Safety & Environmental Health or Construction Management/Engineering Degree.
• 4 years of safety experience where safety is at least 50%, preventative, professional level with breadth and depth of safety duties.
• 5 years or more of commercial construction safety experience required.
• 2 years or more of supervisory experience.
• Proficiency using PC and company communication tools (email, internet, Microsoft Office).
• OSHA 30 required.
• CHST certification.
• US Citizenship.

Preferred Requirements

• OSHA Outreach Trainer certification.
• Commercial construction safety experience.
• Registered Land Disturber Certification.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance.
• Health Savings Account.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid time off.
• Tuition Assistance.
• Employee Referral Bonus.

Pay Range: $120,000‑130,000 per year, subject to adjustment.

Balfour Beatty is an equal opportunity employer that recognizes the value of a diverse workforce. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other criteria protected by federal, state or local law.