Safety Manager - Washington, DC

Sheakley Workforce Staffing; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 95,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full Benefits Package

Annual Bonus

Job summary

Sheakley Workforce Staffing in Washington, DC is seeking a Safety Manager to oversee safety across multiple active construction projects. You will coordinate onsite safety representatives, conduct field observations, and ensure compliance with OSHA and EM 385 standards.

The role requires strong incident investigation skills, field leadership, and the ability to manage safety programs across federal, commercial, and military construction environments, with an annual salary of $95,000 to $105,000

Qualifications

• OSHA 30 Construction Certification and EM 385-1-1 training are required.
• Minimum 5+ years of construction safety experience.
• Ability to lead incident investigations and manage multiple sites.
• Experience supporting safety programs across federal, commercial, military projects preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide safety leadership across multiple active construction projects.
• Manage and mentor onsite safety representatives assigned to project sites.
• Maintain a strong field presence through routine site visits and observations.
• Develop, implement, and manage company safety programs and initiatives.
• Conduct site audits, inspections, observations, and hazard assessments.
• Lead accident investigations and corrective action implementation.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, EM 385, client, and project-specific requirements.
• Review Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), Activity Hazard Analyses (AHAs), and safety plans.
• Conduct safety training, orientations, and workforce engagement activities.

Skills

Safety leadership

Field presence

Incident investigations

Multi-site safety oversight

Team collaboration

Bilingual Spanish (preferred)

Education

OSHA 30 Construction Certification

EM 385-1-1 Training/Certification

First Aid/CPR/AED Certification

Minimum 5+ Years of Construction Safety Experience

CHST, ASP, CSP, OHST, or BCSP Credential

OSHA 500 and/or OSHA 510 Certification

Job description

Safety Manager

Location: Washington, DC

Site Coverage: Overseeing Multiple Projects Simultaneously (Up to 6 Active Projects)

Start Date: ASAP

Type: Direct Hire W2

Salary: $95,000 - $105,000 Annually

Annual bonus (5-10% of salary based on personal and company performance)

Benefits: Full Benefits Package

Schedule: Monday-Friday | 1st Shift | Approximately 40 Hours Per Week

Additional Schedule Details: Frequent field presence required across multiple active projects throughout the Washington, DC region.

Why This Opportunity?

Join a drywall contractor supporting federal, military, commercial, and mission-critical construction projects throughout the Washington, DC area. Project scopes include drywall installation, interior systems, framing, finish work, and multi-trade construction activities.

The Safety Manager will oversee safety performance across multiple active projects, manage onsite safety representatives, conduct field observations, support incident investigations, and ensure compliance with company, client, and regulatory safety requirements.

Required Qualifications

• OSHA 30 Construction Certification
• EM 385-1-1 Training/Certification
• Current First Aid / CPR / AED Certification
• Minimum 5+ Years of Construction Safety Experience
• Previous Safety Management Experience Required
• Experience Managing Multiple Construction Sites Simultaneously
• Experience Leading Accident and Incident Investigations

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual (Spanish) Highly Preferred
• CHST, ASP, CSP, OHST, or Other BCSP Credential
• OSHA 500 and/or OSHA 510 Certification
• Federal Construction Experience
• Military Construction Experience
• Data Center Construction Experience

What You'll Be Doing

• Provide safety leadership across multiple active construction projects
• Manage and mentor onsite safety representatives assigned to project sites
• Maintain a strong field presence through routine site visits and observations
• Develop, implement, and manage company safety programs and initiatives
• Conduct site audits, inspections, observations, and hazard assessments
• Lead accident investigations and corrective action implementation
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, EM 385, client, and project-specific requirements
• Review Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), Activity Hazard Analyses (AHAs), and safety plans
• Conduct safety training, orientations, and workforce engagement activities
• Work directly with project managers, superintendents, and field leadership
• Track safety performance metrics and reporting requirements
• Promote a proactive safety culture across all assigned projects

Technical Knowledge

Candidates should have working knowledge of:

• OSHA Construction Standards
• EM 385-1-1 Requirements
• Federal & Military Construction Safety
• Drywall & Interior Systems Construction
• Contractor Safety Management
• Multi-Site Safety Oversight
• Incident Investigation & Root Cause Analysis
• Safety Auditing & Compliance Inspections
• Activity Hazard Analyses (AHAs)
• Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs)
• Safety Training & Workforce Development
• Construction Risk Assessment & Mitigation
• Regulatory Compliance Management

What Success Looks Like

The ideal candidate is a field-driven safety leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment managing multiple projects, multiple stakeholders, and diverse construction scopes.

Success in this role requires effectively leading site safety representatives, maintaining strong relationships with project teams, proactively identifying risks, and ensuring consistent safety performance across federal, commercial, military, and mission-critical projects.