Safety Manager

Grunley Construction Company, Inc.; Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

401(k)

Retirement options

Job summary

Grunley Construction Company, Inc. is seeking a Safety Manager to lead safety management systems, audits, and training across high-profile commercial, institutional, and government projects in the DMV.

The role reports to the Director of Corporate Safety and collaborates with field leaders to ensure policy implementation and a strong safety culture.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma is required; a degree in Safety & Health is preferred.
• OSHA 500 or OSHA 30 credentials are required.
• CPT in fall protection, confined space, scaffolding and excavation.
• Current First Aid & CPR cards.
• CQM-C certification.
• Preferred: active GSA badge and security clearances; Asbestos Supervisor, Lead Supervisor and NFPA 70E.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience applying safety standards in construction environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain Safety Management Systems, Risk Management and Loss Reduction.
• Conduct Safety Audits and provide corrective actions.
• Lead Safety Training programs and employee instruction.
• Review insurance certificates for subcontractors and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Support project teams with safety planning and field observations.
• Assist with OSHA inspections and maintain safety records and SDS communications.

Skills

Safety leadership

Education

HS Diploma

Degree in Safety & Health

OSHA 500 or OSHA 30

CPT fall protection

CPT confined space

CPT scaffolding

CPT excavation

First Aid & CPR

CQM-C

Active GSA badge

Security clearance

Asbestos Supervisor

Lead Supervisor

NFPA 70E

Job description

Grunley Construction is a leading general contractor specializing in high‑profile commercial, institutional, and government projects in the DMV. With a reputation for excellence, innovation, and integrity, we deliver complex construction projects that meet the highest standards of quality and safety. Our team is committed to fostering collaboration and continuous improvement, ensuring that every project exceeds client expectations. Join us and be part of a company that values professional growth, teamwork, and making a lasting impact on the communities we serve.

The Safety Manager (SM) is responsible for implementing the company’s efforts in the following areas: Safety Management Systems, Risk Management and Loss Reductions, Safety Audits, and Safety Training.

Reports to: Director of Corporate Safety and works closely with the Assistant Director of Corporate Safety, the Director of Field Operations, Superintendents, Project Executives and Project Managers to assure that the company’s safety policies and procedures are implemented.

Requirements

• Required Education
  • HS Diploma
• Preferred Education
  • A degree in Safety and Health or related field is preferred.
• Required Experience
  • Minimum of five (5) years of experience in applying safety standards, regulations, and procedures as it relates to manuals, audits, reports, checklists, etc., for a general contractor, subcontractor, or related engineering or environmental health and safety consulting firm.
  • Previous experience working within the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations, USACE EM385-1‑1 Safety & Health Standards, and other federal, state, local or special customer regulations that govern building construction and safety requirements.
• Required Qualifications
  • Received Safety‑Training credentials for OSHA 500 or OSHA 30.
  • Competent Person Training (CPT) in fall protection, confined space, scaffolding and excavation.
  • Current First Aid & CPR cards.
  • Construction Quality Management for Contractors (CQM‑C).
• Preferred Qualifications
  • Having an active GSA badge and security clearances is highly desired.
  • Asbestos Supervisor.
  • Lead Supervisor.
  • NFPA 70E.

Responsibilities & Duties

• Safety Management Systems
  • Participate as a member of the Grunley Safety and Accident Committee.
  • Provide field observations and suggestions regarding the corporate safety policies and Corporate Safety Plan.
  • Assist project superintendents and project managers in the development of Job Specific Safety Plans.
  • Develop Activity Hazard Analyses (AHAs) based on the intended work.
• Risk Management and Loss Reduction
  • Provide field observations and suggestions regarding opportunities to prevent injuries and accidents, improve safety performance and lower insurance costs.
  • Assist with claims handling and their resolution, injuries, and perform accident investigations and development of related reports.
  • Assist in returning and monitoring the progress of injured employees as they perform modified duty on our projects.
  • Implement record‑keeping requirements.
  • Review and confirm current insurance certificates for subcontractors intended to and/or currently working on our projects to assure compliance.
• Safety Audits
  • Conduct assigned safety audits.
  • Provide immediate input, advice and direction to resolve and mitigate potential hazardous conditions and assure compliance with OSHA and other regulatory requirements.
  • Provide daily Predictive Solutions (PS) reports of field audit observations after completion of the audit and provide the appropriate corrective action information to those included in the PS distribution lists.
  • Assist the project supervisory team to review upcoming work areas to preplan and determine if unidentified safety concerns need to be addressed before work begins.
  • Follow‑up with subcontractor safety representatives to assure that all mitigating actions have been taken, issues have been addressed and resolved, and closed out on the PS audit program.
  • Assist in OSHA project inspections.
  • Assure that project safety files & logs are maintained and kept up to date.
  • Supervise the implementation of SDS communications program.
  • Assure that all safety signs and safety equipment are adequately supplied to assigned project sites.
  • Provide support and technical advice to project supervisory team on all safety matters.
  • Assist with the annual respiratory protection program needs and duties.
• Safety Training
  • Provide Safety‑Training program.
  • Assist in scheduling and logistics for specific training programs.
  • Perform jobsite employee training as needed.
  • Attend and assist during weekly Grunley and subcontractor foreman meetings, scheduled safety meetings, and preparatory meetings as needed and/or as requested.
  • Participate in and conduct specific training programs and maintain required certifications.
  • Assist with the system in place to maintain accurate records of employee Safety‑Training and certifications.

Benefits

Our benefits package is designed to support employee well‑being and financial security, including employer‑sponsored health and life insurance, paid time off for sick leave, maternity/paternity leave, jury duty, and vacation, and retirement options like 401(k) plans. Other compensation opportunities may include overtime and bonuses. Comprehensive benefits will be discussed during the recruitment process; benefit eligibility is determined by tenure, position and/or plan documents. The salary range for this role will be $100,000.00–$125,000.00.

Reasonable Accommodation

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at [e-mail] or by phone at 240‑399‑6162 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case‑by‑case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e‑mail address.