Senior Construction Safety Lead for Utilities

Benchmark Utility Services; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Professional growth

Job summary

Benchmark Utility Services is seeking a Safety Manager with a strong background in excavation and trenching safety within the construction industry. This role oversees safety protocols, emergency preparedness, PPE usage, and accident procedures across projects.

You will develop SSPs, perform site audits, and lead incident investigations while coordinating with project managers and subcontractors to ensure safe work practices and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• 5+ years safety management experience in underground utility construction or similar.
• OSHA 500/510 Certification required.
• Strong data analysis and reporting skills.
• Knowledge of utility coordination and excavation safety (811).
• Experience with trench safety, confined spaces, and energized systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain SSP and site safety policies.
• Act as primary safety resource for specific job sites and audits.
• Ensure OSHA/DOT/NESC compliance and regulatory reporting.
• Lead incident investigations and corrective actions.
• Coordinate with owners, PMs, and subcontractors on safe practices.
• Monitor PPE, shoring, traffic control, and utility locating practices.
• Provide safety briefings and JHAs for high-risk tasks.
• Maintain safety training documentation and reports.

Skills

Safety leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Data analysis

Regulatory knowledge

Education

OSHA 500/510 certification

Bachelor's degree (preferred) in safety/engineering

Tools

MS Office

Safety reporting software

Job description

Benchmark Utility Services is seeking a Safety Manager with a strong background in excavation and trenching safety within the construction industry. This role oversees safety protocols, emergency preparedness, PPE usage, and accident procedures across projects.

You will develop SSPs, perform site audits, and lead incident investigations while coordinating with project managers and subcontractors to ensure safe work practices and regulatory compliance.