Safety Professional - Levels I-IV

PrimECS; Oxon Hill (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

PrimECS is seeking Safety Professionals at multiple levels to support infrastructure and construction projects in the DMV region. The role involves leading site safety planning, inspections, and contractor coordination to ensure regulatory compliance and safe project delivery.

The candidate should be proactive, with strong field presence, and capable of mentoring junior staff while collaborating with owners, designers, and project teams.

Qualifications

• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification.
• Certifications such as CHST, CSP, STS, ASP, EM 385, First Aid/CPR, confined-space, railroad, or traffic-control certifications are beneficial depending on the position.
• Ability to read and interpret plans, specifications, work plans, activity hazard analyses, and safety documentation.
• Experience supporting construction, heavy civil, transportation, utility, structural, rail, transit, water, or industrial projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead safety plans and compliance activities for projects.
• Conduct safety inspections and coordinate with site teams.
• Lead toolbox talks, pre-task planning, and safety briefings.
• Maintain safety logs, inspection reports, and incident records.
• Support investigations of incidents and root-cause analyses.
• Provide safety training and mentorship across levels.

Skills

Field observations

Communication

Problem-solving

Team mentorship

Education

Safety/Construction degree

Tools

Procore

Microsoft Office

Digital inspection tools

Job description

Safety Professional, Levels I–IV

About PrimECS LLC

PrimECS LLC provides engineering, construction management, surveying, inspection, quality assurance, and field-delivery services for complex transportation, heavy civil, utility, rail, water, and structural infrastructure projects.

Our professionals work directly in the field with owners, designers, contractors, subcontractors, and project stakeholders to support safe execution, quality construction, regulatory compliance, and effective project delivery. PrimECS values practical field knowledge, sound judgment, accountability, communication, and the ability to identify and resolve issues before they affect people, quality, cost, or schedule.

Position Summary

PrimECS is seeking Safety Professionals at multiple levels to support infrastructure and construction projects throughout the DMV region. Depending on experience, the Safety Professional may support or lead site safety planning, inspections, contractor coordination, safety documentation, training, incident prevention, and compliance oversight.

The ideal candidate is proactive and field-oriented, with the ability to recognize hazards, communicate expectations clearly, document conditions accurately, and work collaboratively with project teams to maintain a safe and controlled work environment.

Career Levels

Safety Professional I, Entry Level

Supports project safety activities under the direction of senior safety, engineering, or project personnel.

• Conduct routine site observations and safety inspections.
• Assist with daily safety documentation, checklists, photographs, and reports.
• Identify unsafe conditions and promptly communicate them to project leadership.
• Support toolbox talks, orientations, training records, and site access requirements.
• Assist with reviewing subcontractor safety plans, permits, and required documentation.
• Track corrective actions and follow up on open safety items.
• Support field teams with housekeeping, access, work-zone, PPE, and basic OSHA compliance.
• Learn project-specific safety requirements, railroad procedures, owner standards, and emergency protocols.

Safety Professional II, Field Safety Coordinator

Independently performs routine safety coordination and inspection activities on assigned projects.

• Conduct scheduled and unscheduled safety inspections of active work areas.
• Monitor compliance with OSHA requirements, owner procedures, approved safety plans, and project controls.
• Review daily work activities, means and methods, access conditions, work zones, traffic control, lifting operations, excavation, concrete, utilities, and temporary works.
• Coordinate with superintendents, inspectors, foremen, subcontractors, and project managers to address safety concerns.
• Lead toolbox talks, pre-task planning, job-hazard analyses, and safety briefings.
• Maintain safety logs, inspection reports, corrective-action records, training documentation, and incident records.
• Verify that deficiencies are corrected and appropriately documented.
• Support incident investigations, root-cause reviews, and preventive-action planning.
• Assist with project-specific safety planning for transportation, utility, rail, structural, and heavy-civil work.
  

Safety Professional III, Senior Safety Professional

Leads safety implementation and compliance activities for complex or high-risk project work.

• Develop, implement, and maintain project safety plans, activity hazard analyses, emergency procedures, and safety controls.
• Provide proactive safety oversight for heavy-civil, structural, utility, roadway, rail, water, and construction activities.
• Review contractor and subcontractor safety plans, work plans, permits, lift plans, traffic-control plans, confined-space procedures, and critical activity documentation.
• Conduct formal inspections, field audits, preconstruction reviews, and targeted observations.
• Evaluate work sequencing, site logistics, access, temporary conditions, equipment operations, and changing field conditions.
• Direct corrective actions and verify timely closure of safety deficiencies.
• Coordinate with owners, designers, contractors, inspectors, and project leadership regarding safety risks and compliance.
• Support investigations of incidents, near misses, property damage, and recurring unsafe conditions.
• Prepare safety performance reports, trend analyses, and recommendations for management.
• Mentor junior safety personnel and help establish consistent field practices across projects.
• Support railroad and transit safety requirements, including work near active tracks, roadway worker protection, communications, clearances, and site access controls.

Safety Professional IV, Safety Manager or Senior Safety Manager

Provides senior-level leadership for project, program, or company safety performance.

• Lead safety strategy, implementation, and performance management for major infrastructure programs.
• Establish project safety objectives, metrics, reporting requirements, and accountability systems.
• Review and approve project safety plans, critical activity plans, subcontractor safety programs, and emergency response procedures.
• Provide senior-level guidance for high-risk activities, including rail and transit work, excavation, structural construction, heavy lifting, utilities, traffic control, confined spaces, and work adjacent to active operations.
• Conduct management-level audits, compliance reviews, and safety leadership meetings.
• Advise project executives, owners, contractors, and field leadership on safety risks, regulatory requirements, and corrective actions.
• Lead incident investigations, root-cause analysis, lessons-learned reviews, and preventive-action programs.
• Monitor trends in injuries, near misses, violations, observations, and corrective actions.
• Develop and deliver safety training, leadership briefings, and project-specific workshops.
• Mentor and manage safety coordinators, inspectors, and project safety staff.
• Represent PrimECS professionally in meetings with owners, agencies, contractors, consultants, and regulatory authorities.
• Help improve company-wide safety systems, field procedures, templates, training, and operational standards.

Core Responsibilities at All Levels

• Promote a proactive safety culture based on planning, communication, accountability, and field presence.
• Identify hazards before work begins and recommend practical controls.
• Stop, elevate, or recommend suspension of work when an imminent danger or uncontrolled condition is observed.
• Confirm that corrective actions are completed and documented.
• Communicate clearly with field and management personnel.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and defensible safety records.
• Protect personnel, the public, property, the environment, and project assets.
• Support safe, compliant, and efficient project delivery.

Qualifications

Qualifications will vary by level but may include:

• Degree, diploma, or relevant experience in safety, construction management, civil engineering, occupational health and safety, or a related field.
• Experience supporting construction, heavy civil, transportation, utility, structural, rail, transit, water, or industrial projects.
• Knowledge of OSHA requirements, applicable regulations, owner standards, and construction safety practices.
• Ability to read and interpret plans, specifications, work plans, activity hazard analyses, and safety documentation.
• Strong field observation, documentation, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification. Additional safety certifications are preferred.
• Certifications such as CHST, CSP, STS, ASP, EM 385, First Aid/CPR, confined-space, competent-person, railroad, or traffic-control certifications are beneficial depending on the position.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, digital inspection and reporting tools, and project-management platforms such as Procore is preferred.
• Railroad, transit, roadway, structural, utility, or active-construction-site experience is a strong advantage for applicable assignments.

Additional Requirements

• Ability to travel among project sites in Maryland, Virginia, Washington, D.C., and surrounding areas.
• Availability for early morning, evening, weekend, or extended-hour work when required by project conditions.
• Ability to work outdoors in changing weather and active construction environments.
• Ability to stand, walk, climb, and inspect active work areas for extended periods.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Ability to communicate professionally with project personnel, contractors, clients, and the public.

Why Join PrimECS?

• Work on complex transportation, rail, utility, water, structural, and heavy-civil infrastructure projects.
• Gain exposure to owners, contractors, designers, agencies, and major regional programs.
• Receive opportunities for training, mentorship, and advancement through the PrimECS MasterBuilder Academy.
• Contribute to a company focused on practical field leadership, engineering judgment, quality, safety, and operational excellence.
• Build a career with increasing responsibility across inspection, engineering, construction management, and project delivery.

PrimECS is seeking safety professionals who bring sound judgment, strong field presence, and a commitment to protecting people while helping projects move forward safely and successfully.