Site Safety Lead: Excavation & Compliance

Digital Installation Group LLC; Manassas (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Digital Installation Group LLC is seeking a Safety Coordinator II to oversee safety programs on dry utility construction projects. The role requires solid knowledge of OSHA standards, trenching and excavation safety, and utility hazards, with the ability to lead training, audits, and incident investigations with minimal supervision.

Key duties include serving as Competent Person for excavation and confined spaces, delivering training on fall protection and heavy equipment, conducting site safety

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Safety, Construction Management, or related field preferred.
• 3–5+ years of construction safety experience (utility or civil infrastructure preferred).
• Must be able to obtain OSHA 510.
• OSHA 30-hour Construction required; OSHA 500 Trainer certification preferred.
• Competent Person certifications in excavation, confined space, and fall protection.
• Demonstrated ability to read drawings/specifications and apply safety standards.
• Excellent training, communication, and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead implementation of all company health and safety policies, ensuring compliance with OSHA, state, and local regulations.
• Serve as Competent Person for excavation, trenching, and confined space activities.
• Deliver safety training on excavation, rigging, fall protection, confined space entry, and heavy equipment.
• Conduct site safety audits, approve JHAs, and enforce compliance among employees and subcontractors.
• Investigate incidents, perform root cause analyses, and implement corrective actions.
• Manage safety records, Workers’ Compensation claims, and regulatory reporting.
• Act as a resource for project managers, utility owners, and inspectors.

Skills

Training delivery

Leadership

Communication

Safety program management

Education

Bachelor’s in Safety, Construction Management, or related field

Job description

Digital Installation Group LLC is seeking a Safety Coordinator II to oversee safety programs on dry utility construction projects. The role requires solid knowledge of OSHA standards, trenching and excavation safety, and utility hazards, with the ability to lead training, audits, and incident investigations with minimal supervision.

Key duties include serving as Competent Person for excavation and confined spaces, delivering training on fall protection and heavy equipment, conducting site safety