Safety Manager - Electrical Construction

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

Benefits offered by this job

Per diem

Job summary

Kelly Engineering is seeking an experienced Construction Safety Manager with a strong electrical safety background to oversee safety on an active construction site in Frederick, Maryland. This onsite, temp-to-hire role requires 40+ hours per week and offers per diem for non-local candidates.

You will develop safety plans, run trainings, lead JHAs, and coordinate with contractors to keep the project compliant and safe, leveraging OSHA 500 and BCSP credentials.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of construction safety experience.
• Electrical construction safety experience required.
• Current OSHA 500 certification.
• BCSP CHST/ASP/CSP credentials.
• NFPA 70E certification preferred.
• Experience with confined-space safety and training.
• Ability to provide lift safety training (scissor/boom).
• Current First Aid/CPR training and related certifications.
• Knowledge of safety procedures and site controls.
• Willingness to walk long distances on active sites and 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 PPE, housekeeping, signage, barricades, and site controls.
• Conduct regular site walks to identify hazards and ensure corrective actions.
• Oversee safety during high-risk construction activities.
• Coordinate training with electrical and General Contractors.
• Prepare and submit weekly safety reports and participate in safety meetings.
• Assist with investigations involving injuries, property damage, and near misses.
• Support fatigue-management and pre-task planning.
• Participate in Root Cause Analysis and corrective actions.

Skills

5+ years construction safety

Electrical safety experience

OSHA 500 certification

BCSP CHST/ASP/CSP credentials

NFPA 70E certification (preferred)

Confined-space safety training

Lift safety training (scissor/boom)

First Aid/CPR/AED training

Emergency procedures training

Mental Health First Aid

Construction safety software knowledge

Ability to walk 8+ miles on site

Ability to lift up to 25 lbs

Education

OSHA 500 Certification

BCSP CHST/ASP/CSP credentials

NFPA 70E Certification

Tools

Construction safety software

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.