Traveling Project Safety Manager - MC+/Day 2 Construction

theweitzcompany; Ashburn (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Bonus Program

Comprehensive Benefits with HSA/FSA

Disability Insurance (short/long-term)

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

401K with Company Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Fully Paid Parental Leave

Voluntary Insurance

Wellness Program

Job summary

The Weitz Company is seeking a traveling Project Safety Manager to lead safety on small-to-medium retrofit, upgrade, and tenant improvement projects in Virginia data centers. You will develop site safety plans, monitor performance, and ensure compliance with company programs and regulatory requirements.

As a long-standing national contractor, The Weitz Company values safety, diversity, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of construction safety experience.
• Experience in live data center environments preferred.
• OSHA 30 certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the creation of the project safety plan.
• Track and trend project safety performance and recommend corrective actions.
• Verify project team adherence to safety processes.
• Draft safety letters, issue violations, and meet with managers.
• Facilitate project safety committees and preconstruction meetings.
• Conduct project safety training and audits.
• Support regulatory safety compliance and incident investigations.
• Ensure authority to stop unsafe work and maintain safety documentation.
• Coordinate industrial hygiene assessments and communicate with project manager.
• Participate in OSHA inspections and safety audits.

Skills

Judgment & problem-solving

Relationship building

Conflict resolution

Public speaking

Attention to detail

Initiative

Verbal & written communication

Education

OSHA 30 certification

Tools

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Outlook

Job description

The Weitz Company is hiring a traveling Project Safety Manager for small-to-medium retrofit, upgrade, and tenant improvement projects within active data center environments in Virginia.

The Project Safety Manager will provide site safety leadership and oversight for their assigned project. The Project Safety Manager is the expert resource to the project team for consistent implementation of company safety standards and programs, provides project-wide safety training, supports preconstruction safety planning, and performs jobsite safety auditing and incident investigating. If you are an experienced construction safety professional wanting to join a company who prioritizes safety across the organization, this could be a great opportunity for you!

The Weitz Company has been Building a Better Way since 1855. We are a full-service construction company, general contractor, design-builder, and construction manager with office locations throughout the United States. We believe our employees to be our most valuable asset, and we are committed to growing a diverse and inclusive culture that inspires, motivates, and continuously improves.

What You’ll Do

• Participate in the creation of the project safety plan
• Track and trend project safety performance (site safety inspection results, injury rates, safety violations, etc.) and recommend corrective/preventative measures for project team implementation
• Verify project team adherence to company safety management processes
• Assist project teams with enforcement of safety programs, which may involve drafting letters, issuing safety violations, and meeting with managers
• Facilitate project safety committees
• Actively participate in safety preconstruction meetings and pre-task safety planning
• Conduct or facilitate project-wide safety training
• Support project teams with applicable regulatory safety compliance
• Facilitate project safety inspections and verify adequacy of project team corrective actions
• Ensure any employee has the authority to stop work they feel is unsafe until the issue(s) can be resolved
• Verification of project team incident investigations and “How It Happened” reports for completeness and accuracy
• Assemble and maintain site safety documentation (hot work permits, GFCI inspections, confined space permits, excavation permits, etc.)
• Perform project industrial hygiene assessments (noise monitoring, air monitoring, etc)
• Coordinate and communicate site safety activities regularly with the Project Manager
• Actively participate in project safety regulatory compliance audits (OSHA inspections, etc)
• Encourage innovative thinking by the project team to increase the safety awareness of the project

What We’re Looking For

Experience

• 3+ years of construction safety experience
• Experience working in live data center environments is preferred
• OSHA 30 certification preferred

Skills

• Excellent judgement and problem-solving skills
• Ability to build positive relationships across the organization and provide conflict resolution and coaching to the team
• Ability to resolve issues in a timely and efficient manner
• Comfortable speaking in front of a variety of audiences of various sizes
• Detail-oriented and highly organized
• High level of initiative
• Excellent verbal and written communication

Technology

• Proficient in basic computer software, including Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook
• Ability to learn specific job-related software upon hire

What We Offer

• Competitive Pay
• Rewarding Bonus Program
• Comprehensive Benefits Package with Tax-Advantaged HSA and FSA offerings
• Employer-Paid Short- and Long-Term Disability Programs
• Employer-Paid Life Insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off Provisions
• 401K Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Fully Paid Parental Leave
• Voluntary Products Including: Critical Illness Insurance and Accident Insurance
• Corporate Wellness Program with Wellness Time Off and Rewards

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position at this time.

The Company does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or agencies. Any resume submitted to any employee of the Company without a prior written search agreement will be considered unsolicited and the property of the Company. Please, no phone calls or emails.

The Weitz Company, LLC (and its U.S.-based subsidiaries and affiliates) recognizes the value of and is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse and inclusive workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and follow applicable affirmative action guidelines and policies. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment (including minorities, females, veterans, and individuals with disabilities, regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected categories in accordance with applicable state and federal laws). The Company is a drug and alcohol-free workplace and background checks are required if applicable. Click here to review our Privacy Notice.