Safety Manager (URGENT HIRING!)

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 64,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East is seeking a proactive bilingual Safety Manager (English/Spanish) with hands-on construction experience to join our client team in Sterling, VA. The role emphasizes promoting safety culture on DMV-area job sites and resolving safety concerns with calm, practical leadership.

Responsibilities include coaching, site visits, incident investigations with documentation, workers’ compensation handling, PPE tracking, and insurer coordination.

Qualifications

• Fluent in English and Spanish (spoken and written).
• Demonstrated field/construction experience.
• Calm, respectful, and level-headed approach under pressure.
• Strong practical judgment for prioritizing on-site safety issues.
• Experience processing workers’ compensation claims and insurance procedures.
• Expertise in investigating and documenting accidents, including utility hits.
• Proficient computer and email skills for handling reports and correspondence.
• Ability to manage PPE inventory and safety-related documentation.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Physically fit to inspect job sites in varying weather.
• Current or ability to obtain relevant construction safety certifications.

Responsibilities

• Promote and enforce a culture of safety on all job sites while maintaining productivity and practical solutions.
• Communicate fluently in English and Spanish with employees, subcontractors, and external parties.
• Conduct regular site visits to monitor compliance, provide coaching, and identify improvements.
• Investigate and thoroughly document accidents, property damage, and utility incidents with evidence.
• Manage and process workers’ compensation claims, including documentation and insurer coordination.
• Maintain records of PPE inventory, safety paperwork, training, and certification renewals.
• Handle insurance matters and claims as needed, ensuring requirements are followed to protect the company.
• Distinguish non-negotiable safety issues from those solvable with field-based solutions.
• Travel regularly between job sites; maintain a valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Work outdoors in varying conditions; physically capable of walking/inspecting sites.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Construction experience

Calm under pressure

Judgment and prioritization

Computer & email skills

PPE inventory management

Driver's license

Physical fitness

Safety certifications

Job description

Job Title: Safety Manager (Bilingual – English & Spanish)

Location: Sterling VA (Multiple Job Sites in DMV area)

Starting Pay Rate: $75,000/year (Negotiable, Based On Experience & Performance)

Position Overview:

We are seeking a proactive, bilingual (English/Spanish) Safety Manager with hands-on construction experience to join our client team. The ideal candidate will possess a balance of practical field knowledge and strong communication skills, enabling them to resolve safety concerns efficiently without unnecessary escalation. This role requires someone who remains calm, respectful, and solution-oriented, even when managing challenging situations or difficult personnel.

Key Responsibilities:

• Promote and enforce a culture of safety on all company job sites while maintaining productivity and practical solutions.
• Communicate fluently and professionally in both English and Spanish, both verbally and in writing, with all employees, subcontractors, and external parties.
• Conduct regular site visits to monitor compliance with safety protocols, provide coaching, and identify areas for improvement.
• Investigate and thoroughly document all accidents, property damage, and utility incidents, including comprehensive video documentation and evidence collection.
• Manage and process workers’ compensation claims, including documentation, insurance coordination, and adherence to company policies.
• Maintain accurate records of PPE inventory, safety paperwork, employee training, and certification renewals.
• Handle insurance matters and claims as needed, ensuring requirements and procedures are followed to protect the company.
• Distinguish between non-negotiable safety issues and those that can be resolved with field-based, common-sense solutions.
• Stay current with and, if necessary, obtain required safety certifications (e.g., OSHA 30, E&S, VDOT Intermediate Work Zone, Maryland/SHA roadway safety).
• Travel regularly between job sites; maintain a valid driver’s license and a clean driving record.
• Work outdoors in a variety of conditions; must be physically capable of walking/inspecting job sites for extended periods.

Qualifications:

• Fluent in English and Spanish (spoken and written).
• Demonstrated field/construction experience.
• Calm, respectful, and level-headed approach, especially under pressure or when dealing with difficult individuals.
• Strong practical judgment for prioritizing and solving on-site safety issues.
• Experience processing workers’ compensation claims and insurance procedures.
• Expertise in investigating and documenting accidents, including utility hits, with attention to detail.
• Proficient computer and email skills for handling reports and correspondence.
• Ability to manage PPE inventory and safety-related documentation.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record required.
• Physically fit to perform site inspections in varying weather conditions.
• Current or ability to obtain relevant construction safety certifications.

Ideal Candidate:

This role is well-suited for a motivated individual, ideally early in their career, who is eager to take on responsibility and grow within the company. The salary is negotiable and may increase based on performance and experience.