Safety Manager | Civil Construction

Michael Page; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus potential

Company vehicle

401(k) match

Career development support

Generous employee perks

Job summary

Michael Page has a Safety Manager opportunity in the DMV region for a leader to own company-wide EHS programs, training, and field operations across multiple sites. The role emphasizes culture change, incident investigations, and scalable safety systems.

The ideal candidate brings 3+ years in EHS and civil construction, trenching safety, and OSHA 30 certification, with multilingual ability and travel to multiple job sites. Growth to director-level leadership is possible.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of EHS or Safety Management experience.
• 3+ years of civil construction experience.
• Hands-on trenching and excavation safety experience required.
• OSHA 30 certification required.
• Experience conducting safety inspections, audits, and field reviews.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations, incident investigations, and root cause analysis.
• Experience preparing OSHA 300 Logs and safety documentation.
• Lead Toolbox Talks, Stand Downs, and safety trainings.
• Working knowledge of EHS management systems and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Lead all Environmental, Health & Safety initiatives across the organization.
• Manage the EHS database, safety records, and compliance reporting.
• Oversee OSHA reporting requirements, including OSHA 300 Logs and incident tracking.
• Conduct field safety inspections, audits, and compliance reviews at active job sites.
• Lead toolbox talks, stand downs, and training programs.
• Manage incident investigations from response to root cause and corrective action.
• Maintain safety documentation including AHAs, JHAs, and exposure control plans.
• Monitor DOT, FMCSA, and driver compliance programs.
• Track EMR/MOD performance and safety metrics.
• Partner with operations to strengthen safety culture and accountability.
• Support prequalification, bid meetings, and client safety requirements.
• Build scalable training and compliance programs for a growing workforce.

Skills

EHS/Safety management experience

Civil construction experience

Trenching safety experience

OSHA 30 certification

Safety inspections & audits

Incident investigations & root cause

Safety documentation (e.g., OSHA 300)

Toolbox Talks / safety training

MS Office / EHS software

Education

OSHA 30 certification

Tools

EHS management systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Join a growing civil construction organization as a Safety Manager, taking ownership of company-wide safety programs, compliance, training, and field operations across multiple job sites. This is a high-impact leadership opportunity for a safety professional with civil construction and trenching experience who wants to influence culture, improve performance, and eventually grow into a director-level role

This established and rapidly expanding construction services company delivers complex infrastructure and site development projects throughout the region. Known for long-term stability, strong leadership, and a commitment to employee growth, the organization offers the opportunity to make a lasting impact while helping shape the future of its operations.

Description

The Safety Manager will be responsible for:

• Leading all Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) initiatives across the organization.
• Managing and maintaining the company's EHS database, safety records, and compliance reporting.
• Overseeing OSHA reporting requirements, including OSHA 300 Logs and incident tracking.
• Conducting field safety inspections, audits, and compliance reviews across active job sites.
• Leading Toolbox Talks, Stand Downs, safety meetings, and employee training programs.
• Managing incident investigations from initial response through root cause analysis and corrective action.
• Developing and maintaining safety documentation including AHAs, JHAs, Exposure Control Plans, and compliance checklists.
• Monitoring equipment, vehicle, DOT, FMCSA, and driver compliance programs.
• Tracking and improving EMR/MOD performance and safety metrics.
• Partnering with operations leadership to strengthen safety culture and accountability.
• Supporting prequalification processes, bid meetings, insurance renewals, and client safety requirements.
• Building scalable training, certification, and compliance programs for a growing workforce.
• Providing leadership reporting and recommendations to improve organizational safety performance.
• Helping develop and expand the safety team as the business continues to grow.

Profile

A successful Safety Manager should have:

• 3+ years of EHS or Safety Management experience.
• 3+ years of civil construction experience.
• Hands-on trenching and excavation safety experience is required.
• OSHA 30 certification required.
• Experience conducting safety inspections, audits, and field compliance reviews.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations, incident investigations, and root cause analysis.
• Experience preparing OSHA 300 Logs and safety documentation.
• Ability to lead Toolbox Talks, Stand Downs, and safety training sessions.
• Working knowledge of EHS management systems and Microsoft Office.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Bilingual English/Spanish skills are highly preferred.
• Additional certifications such as OSHA 510, OSHA 500, CHST, CSP, ASP, or trench safety training are highly desirable.
• Ability to travel regularly to multiple construction sites throughout the DMV region.

Job Offer

Reasons to apply for this Safety Manager role:

• Opportunity to build and lead the company's safety function.
• Clear path toward a future Director-level leadership role.
• Strong compensation package including bonus potential and company vehicle.
• Exceptional stability with a long history of continuous growth and no layoffs.
• Outstanding benefits including a strong 401(k) match, career development support, and generous employee perks.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.