Safety Manager

John Moriarty & Associates, Inc.; Arlington (VA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

John Moriarty & Associates, Inc. is seeking a Safety Manager to oversee safety requirements on various projects in the Arlington area. The successful candidate will manage safety regulations, conduct safety meetings, and maintain compliance with OSHA standards.

You should have a 4-year degree in Occupational Safety, 3-5 years of experience in the construction industry, and certifications such as OSHA 30 and First Aid. Strong communication skills in English and Spanish are preferred.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in construction safety.
• Experience with cranes, fall protection, and scaffolding.
• Ability to ensure compliance with safety policies.

Responsibilities

• Oversee project safety compliance and regulations.
• Conduct safety meetings and orientations.
• Maintain the safety database for projects.

Skills

Public speaking during safety meetings

Incident investigation

Knowledge of OSHA regulations

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Education

4-year degree in Occupational Safety and Health

OSHA 30 certified

First Aid, CPR, AED certified

Job description

The Safety Manager will be responsible for managing the safety and health requirements on all Moriarty projects.

The Safety Manager should be located within daily driving distance of the Washington D.C. metro-based area and can expect to travel between different regional jobsites daily.

The Safety Manager will oversee all aspects of construction safety related to the project including:

• Pre-job safety meetings with subcontractors
• Assist project teams with subcontractor project start up including but not limited to collection of requested safety submittals, holding pre-job safety meetings, and onboarding them into safety databases
• Conduct safety meetings with subcontractors and project teams
• Conduct site safety orientations
• Site walkthroughs and inspections with focus on hazard recognition, resolution, and OSHA compliance
• Site inspections with a focus on hazard recognition, abatement, and ensuring compliance of company safety policies and OSHA regulations
• Jobsite OSHA recordkeeping
• Incident/injury investigation and recordkeeping
• Communicate safety issues with subcontractor leadership and general workers
• Maintain safety database for each project you are assigned

Education

• 4-year degree in Occupational Safety and Health or related field preferred
• Board of Certified Safety Professional (BCSP) certified or obtaining certification in STS-C or CHST preferred
• OSHA 30 certified
• First Aid, CPR, AED certified preferred

Work Experience

• 3-5 years of experience in the construction safety industry is preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Experience with mobile crane, tower cranes, material handling, fall protection, scaffolding, confined-space, steel erection, cast in place, excavations and pre-cast concrete erection is a plus
• Experience investigating incidents and writing incident reports
• Knowledge of OSHA and other applicable standards (NFPA, ANSI)
• Ability to speak in public during safety meetings and safety stand downs.
• Ability to address safety hazards and concerns with subcontractor employees and provide corrective actions
• Fluency in understanding and speaking Spanish preferred
• Ability to travel daily across DC-Metro area jobsites

Physical Requirements

• This position will require moderate physical activity
• Driving between sites
• Climbing stairs and ladders
• Walking on rough terrain
• Standing for long periods of time
• Work onsite, outdoors, in all weather conditions
• The noise in these work environments is usually moderate to very loud.
• The employee will be regularly exposed to outside weather conditions.