Safety Manager- Self Perform

DPR Construction; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

DPR Construction is looking for a Safety Manager to join their team in Reston, VA. This role is vital for ensuring the implementation of safety measures on construction sites and fostering a culture focused on safety and injury prevention.

The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of construction site experience and relevant safety certifications. Engagement in safety training and monitoring processes will be key responsibilities in this position, ensuring all team members are aligned with safety protocols.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience on construction sites.
• OSHA 500 training is required.
• Competent person, train-the-trainer certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and live DPR’s injury-free environment culture.
• Conduct regular job-site safety audits.
• Develop site-specific safety plans for projects.

Skills

5 years’ experience on construction sites

OSHA 500 training

Competent person certifications

Familiar with Microsoft Office

Education

Degree in safety management or CHST certification

Job description

Job Description: DPR Construction is seeking a safety manager to work with our self‑perform team in our Reston, VA office. This individual will implement DPR’s environmental health and safety plan (EHSP) and related programs at assigned construction projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead and live DPR’s injury‑free environment culture.
• Shepherd and develop career path safety coordinator(s).
• Lead pre‑qualification processes between DPR and its subcontractors.
• Coach DPR/sub‑management on safety leadership and management practices.
• Provide trending analysis for project/regional data on a weekly, monthly and/or quarterly basis.
• Foster the development of safety programs and protocols.
• Develop and blend site‑specific safety plan(s) that incorporate both DPR’s and our core market customers’ safe work practices.
• Assist with the continual development of new methods for abating hazards.
• Perform regular job‑site safety audits of worksite activities.
• Share findings, corrective actions and corrective plans with DPR project management.
• When necessary, DPR EHS should utilize every resource necessary, including escalation, to ensure the maintenance of an injury‑free environment.
• Help monitor the subcontractor selection process and adherence to established environmental safety and health guidelines.
• Measure team engagement regarding safety management practices.
• Administrative duties may include maintaining regional safety files such as safety training documentation, applicable medical certifications, environmental testing and special associated training, investigation reports including close calls, injury summaries, leading indicator data and other safety and health documentation.

Salary‑based position.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience on construction sites.
• OSHA 500 training.
• Competent person, train‑the‑trainer, and other activity specific certifications.
• Familiar with Microsoft Office suite.
• Degree in safety management or CHST certification (a plus).
• Experience working in the commercial concrete, drywall and metal framing industry (a plus).
• Carpenter or laborer union affiliation (okay).

DPR is an equal‑opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions at DPR are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical or mental disability, HIV status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, medical history or genetic information, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. DPR will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. Read more in our EEOE Policy.