Site Safety Manager (Electrical Contractor)

Diversified Safety Services, LLC.; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

401K with employer match

Continuing education reimbursement

Job summary

Diversified Safety Services is seeking an experienced, full-time Site Safety Manager to oversee safety on a data center project in Northern Virginia. The role demands strong leadership, hazard recognition, and risk mitigation to foster a proactive safety culture.

You will serve as the on-site safety representative, conduct inspections, lead toolbox talks, investigate incidents, and mentor field staff while developing safety procedures to meet client and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• OSHA 510 certification is required.
• OSHA 500 certification is preferred.
• NFPA70E certification is required.
• At least 3 years of construction safety experience, preferably with an electrical contractor.
• Strong reporting and safety procedures development skills.
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Serve as on-site safety representative ensuring compliance with project/client/regulatory requirements.
• Conduct daily safety inspections, audits, hazard assessments, and maintain logs and reports.
• Lead toolbox talks, orientations, and safety training for site personnel.
• Investigate accidents and near misses; implement corrective actions.
• Mentor field safety staff and subcontractor safety representatives.

Skills

Leadership

Hazard recognition

Risk mitigation

Safety training

Reporting

Communication

Education

OSHA 510 certification

OSHA 500 certification

NFPA70E certification

First Aid/ CPR/ AED certification

Job description

Site Safety Manager- Electrical Subcontractor

Supervisor: Field Operations Manager

FLSA Status: Full time, non exempt

Location: Northern, VA

Please double check you have the right level of experience and qualifications by reading the full overview of this opportunity below.

ABOUT DIVERSIFIED SAFETY SERVICES

Diversified Safety Services is a full-service occupational safety and health consulting firm providing site safety officers, safety consulting, and training courses. We act as an extension of our clients' safety teams by providing top-tier site safety oversight, documentation, inspections, and compliance support. We do this with quality, professionalism, and service.

POSITION OVERVIEW

Diversified Safety Services is seeking an experienced full-time, on-site Safety Manager to oversee safety efforts on a data center project. This role requires a proven safety professional with strong leadership, hazard recognition, and risk mitigation skills to drive a proactive safety culture.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serve as the on-site safety representative supporting the contractor, ensuring compliance with all project, client, and regulatory safety requirements.
• Conduct daily site safety inspections, audits, and hazard assessments, and maintain accurate logs, reports, and safety documentation.
• Implement, monitor, and enforce project-specific safety plans, procedures, and PPE requirements.
• Lead toolbox talks, safety orientations, and training sessions for site personnel.
• Maintain regular on-site presence and actively participate in project and team meetings to provide proactive safety guidance.
• Investigate and document accidents, incidents, and near misses, ensuring corrective actions are taken to prevent recurrence.
• Mentor field safety staff and subcontractor safety representatives, promoting engagement and accountability.
• Support additional project-specific safety initiatives and compliance requirements as needed.
• Ability to produce reports and develop relevant policies
• Ability to provide detailed reports and develop safety procedures

QUALIFICATIONS

• OSHA 510 is required
• OSHA 500 is strongly preferred
• First Aid/ CPR/ AED
• NFPA70E is required
• Lock out / Tag Out (LOTO)
• Must have at least 3 years of construction safety experience, preferably with an electrical contractor
• Understanding of OSHA guidelines and safety policies
• Ability to produce reports and develop relevant policies
• Extensive attention to detail to distinguish safety hazards
• Ability to provide detailed reports and develop safety procedures
• Good organizational, leadership, and motivational skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to recognize when safety conditions need improvement
• Ability to prioritize tasks, especially when handling an accident or incident

REQUIREMENTS

• Background and drug screening
• Employment and education verification
• Professional references from previous supervisors
• Other client specific badging and pre-employment screenings may be requested or required

COMPENSATION

• Pay Range: $45.00/hr- $55.00/hr (BOE)
• Possible traveler benefits and compensation specific to project location

BENEFITS

• Paid time off: 6 holidays, up to120 hours of sick/vacation (based on years of services), parental leave
• Employer sponsored health insurance
• 401K with up to 3% employer match
• Continuing education reimbursement

PHYSICAL JOB DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, drive, kneel, stoop, reach, bend, climb, touch and grasp, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls.
• The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Special vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth and peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
• The noise level in the work environment, particularly when in the field, can vary significantly and at times be very loud.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by the individuals assigned this position and are not intended to be exhaustive of all duties, responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities, physical job demands and working conditions.

Diversified Safety Services is an equal opportunity employer. xzgxqkn All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or disability.