Safety Manager

Kelly Services; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 59,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Medical/dental benefits

Per diem available

Eight paid holidays per year

Job summary

Kelly Engineering is seeking an experienced Construction Safety Manager with a strong electrical safety background to oversee safety activities on an active construction site in Frederick, Maryland. The role focuses on hazard identification, training, and coordinating with contractors to keep the project compliant and safe.

Responsibilities include developing safety plans, leading JHAs, enforcing PPE and site controls, conducting site walks, and coordinating training on electrical safety, LOTO,

Qualifications

• 5+ years of construction safety experience.
• Electrical construction/safety experience.
• Current OSHA 500 certification.
• BCSP credential at the CHST, ASP, or CSP level.
• NFPA 70E Electrical Safety certification (preferred).
• Experience with confined-space safety and training.
• Ability to provide scissor lift and boom lift safety training.
• Current training/certifications in: First Aid, CPR/AED, Bloodborne Pathogens, Narcan, Emergency procedures, Mental Health First Aid.
• Working knowledge of construction safety platforms/software.
• Ability to walk approximately 8+ miles throughout the workday on an active construction site.
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain project-specific safety plans and procedures.
• Conduct site orientations, safety meetings, and employee training.
• Lead Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs) and identify controls for high-risk work.
• Develop and enforce requirements for PPE, housekeeping, signage, barricades, and other site controls.
• Conduct regular site walks to identify hazards and ensure corrective actions are completed.
• Oversee safety during high-risk construction activities.
• Perform or coordinate equipment safety inspections.
• Provide training on topics such as:
• Electrical safety
• Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)
• Aerial/scissor/boom lift operation
• Other site-specific safety requirements
• Coordinate additional training with the electrical contractor and General Contractor.
• Prepare and submit weekly safety reports.
• Participate in weekly safety committee meetings.
• Work with subcontractor safety teams to identify opportunities for improving site safety.
• Assist with investigations involving injuries, property damage, and near misses.
• Participate in Root Cause Analysis and development of corrective actions.
• Support fatigue-management, pre-task planning, and site wellness/safety programs.

Skills

Construction safety

Electrical construction safety

OSHA 500

BCSP CHST/ASP/CSP

NFPA 70E

Confined-space safety

LOTO training

Aerial/scissor/boom lift training

First Aid

CPR/AED

Bloodborne Pathogens

Narcan

Emergency procedures

Mental Health First Aid

Safety platforms/software

Walk 8+ miles on site

Lift up to 25 lbs

Job description

Safety Manager – Electrical Construction

Location: Frederick, Maryland (onsite daily)

40+ hours per week

Temp-to-hire

Targeted pay rate: $43-62/hr depending on experience and qualifications

Per diem available for non-local candidates.

Electrical construction experience and current OSHA 500 certification are required.

As a KellyOCG employee you will be eligible for PTO and Medical/dental benefits.

Kelly Engineering is seeking an experienced Construction Safety Manager with a strong electrical safety background to oversee safety activities on an active construction site.

This person will be responsible for identifying and addressing hazards, conducting safety training, supporting high-risk work, maintaining site safety documentation, and partnering with contractors and other safety professionals to keep the project compliant and safe.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain project-specific safety plans and procedures.

• Conduct site orientations, safety meetings, and employee training.

• Lead Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs) and identify controls for high-risk work.

• Develop and enforce requirements for PPE, housekeeping, signage, barricades, and other site controls.

• Conduct regular site walks to identify hazards and ensure corrective actions are completed.

• Oversee safety during high-risk construction activities.

• Perform or coordinate equipment safety inspections.

• Provide training on topics such as:

• Electrical safety

• Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)

• Aerial/scissor/boom lift operation

• Other site-specific safety requirements

• Coordinate additional training with the electrical contractor and General Contractor.

• Prepare and submit weekly safety reports.

• Participate in weekly safety committee meetings.

• Work with subcontractor safety teams to identify opportunities for improving site safety.

• Assist with investigations involving injuries, property damage, and near misses.

• Participate in Root Cause Analysis and development of corrective actions.

• Support fatigue-management, pre-task planning, and site wellness/safety programs.

What You’ll Need:

• 5+ years of construction safety experience.

• Electrical construction/safety experience.

• Current OSHA 500 certification

• BCSP credential at the CHST, ASP, or CSP level

• NFPA 70E Electrical Safety certification (preferred)

• Experience with confined-space safety and training.

• Ability to provide scissor lift and boom lift safety training.

• Current training/certifications in:

• First Aid

• CPR/AED

• Bloodborne Pathogens

• Narcan

• Emergency procedures

• Mental Health First Aid

• Working knowledge of construction safety platforms/software

• Ability to walk approximately 8+ miles throughout the workday on an active construction site.

• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs.

All applicants applying for this job opening must be legally authorized to work in the United States and are required to have US residency at the time of application. Sponsorship is not available for this opportunity.

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Please note: The following benefits reflect Kelly's general offerings. Eligibility may vary by assignment, location, and job type. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here (https://www.mykelly.com/help-support-working-with-kelly-us/#Benefits) for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

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