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Construction Safety Manager
Columbia, MDMarch 21st, 2026
The Safety Manager (SM) is responsible for implementing the company's efforts in the following areas: Safety Management Systems, Risk Management and Loss Reductions, Safety Audits, and Safety Training. The SM would assist with task pertaining to Fleet Operations.Reports to: Director of Corporate Safety, the Director of Field Operations, Superintendents, Project Executives and Project Managers to assure that the company's safety policies and procedures are implemented.Responsibilities and DutiesSafety Management SystemsParticipate as a member of the MTG Safety and Accident CommitteeProvide field observations and suggestions regarding the corporate safety policies and Corporate Safety PlanAssist project superintendents and project managers in the development of Job Specific Safety PlansDevelop Activity Hazard Analyses (AHA's) based on the intended workRisk Management and Loss ReductionProvide field observations and suggestions regarding opportunities to prevent injuries and accidents, improve safety performance and lower insurance costsAssist with: claims handling and their resolution; injuries and perform accident investigations and development of related reportsAssist in returning and monitoring the progress of injured employees as they perform modified duty on our projectsImplement record keeping requirementsReview and confirm current insurance certificates for Subcontractors intended to and/or currently working on our projects to assure complianceSafety AuditsConduct assigned safety auditsProvide immediate input, advice and direction to resolve and mitigate potential hazardous conditions and assure compliance with OSHA and other regulatory requirementsProvide daily Predictive Solutions (PS) reports of field audit observations after completion of the audit and provide the appropriate corrective action information to those included in the PS distribution listsAssist the project supervisory team to review upcoming work areas to preplan and determine if unidentified safety concerns need to be addressed before work beginsFollow-up with subcontractor safety representatives to assure that all mitigating actions have been taken, issues have been addressed and resolved, and closed out on the PS audit programAssist in OSHA project inspectionsAssure that project safety files & logs are maintained and kept up to dateSupervise the implementation of SDS communications programAssure that all safety signs and safety equipment are adequately supplied to assigned project sitesProvide support and technical advice to project supervisory team on all safety mattersAssist with the annual respiratory protection program needs and dutiesSafety TrainingProvide Safety-Training programAssist in scheduling and logistics for specific training programsPerform jobsite employee training as neededAttend and assist during weekly Contractor and Subcontractor Foreman meetings, scheduled safety meetings, and preparatory meetings as needed and/or as requestedParticipate in and conduct specific training programs and maintain required certificationsAssist with the system in place to maintain accurate records of employee Safety-Training and certificationsRequired EducationHS DiplomaPreferred EducationA degree in Safety and Health or related field is preferred.Required ExperienceMinimum of five (5) years of experience in applying safety standards, regulations and procedures as it relates to manuals, audits, reports, checklists, etc. for a general contractor, subcontractor, or related engineering or environmental health and safety consulting firm.Previous experience working within the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations, USACE EM385-1-1 Safety & Health Standards, and other federal, state, local or special customer regulations that govern building construction and safety requirements.Preferred QualificationsCurrent First Aid & CPR cardsLift TrainerCPR TrainerCHST/ASP/CSPOSHA 500/501Required QualificationsReceived Safety-Training credentials for OSHA 510 or 511.Competent Person Training (CPT) in fall protection, confined space, and scaffolding.