Safety Manager

  • WSP
  • Herndon, Virginia
  • Full Time

This Opportunity

WSP is looking for a Safety Manager to join our Construction Management team in Herndon, VA. This position will be physically based at our client's field office in Alexandria, VA.

Your Impact

Job Duties:

  • Responsible for the overall safety and security oversight for the contractors of the Long Bridge project and responsible for the safety and security of the Project Management Services Support team
  • Ensures that construction and rail safety policies and procedures are in-place for the PMSS and the Design-Build teams.
  • Coordinates with the VPRA Director of Safety and staff to ensure the Design-Build teams and the PMSS staff are operating in accordance with VPRA policies.
  • Responsible for ensuring that construction worksites are safe for workers and comply with applicable regulations.
  • Identify potential hazards and work conditions that could lead to safety issues and develops safety protocols and mitigation plans in conjunction with the Design-Build teams to reduce risks.
  • Provides regular safety training and orientation to keep PMSS and VPRA workers up to date on safety protocols.
  • Work collaboratively with other team members including sub-contractor trades, engineering professionals, and infrastructure authorities
  • Conduct audits to check for proper safety gear, signage, and compliance with safety procedures.
  • Ensure that everyone on site complies with company standards, local and state laws, and industry regulations and investigates incidents, injuries, illnesses, and near misses.
  • Daily activities will be to attend job briefings and observe work throughout the day and file daily safety reports as required and/or as part of the daily field reports.
  • On a monthly basis will provide statistical reports to record the efficacy of the safety program and provide any remedial measures as necessary.

Who You Are

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent
  • 12 years of overall experience as a safety manager of increasingly complex construction projects involving projects with multiple construction trades
  • 5 years of class 1 rail experience
  • Proven ability to supervise and manage subordinate safety managers and coordinating work activities of subordinate staff
  • Direct experience overseeing safety on large infrastructure or heavy civil projects
  • Proven history of managing multi-site safety programs and subcontractor compliance.
  • In-depth understanding of: OSHA standards (especially 29 CFR 1926 for construction), State and local safety codes, and ANSI/NFPA/EPA/DOT regulations
  • Expertise in Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), Safety Data Sheets (SDSs), and Incident Investigation & Root Cause Analysis.
  • Strong leadership in training, mentoring, and supervising field safety officers.
  • Effective at communicating with contractors, project managers, regulators, and executives.
  • Ability to foster a culture of safety, not just enforce compliance.
  • Skilled in developing and delivering safety training programs.
  • Experience implementing digital safety audit tools, tracking systems, or mobile apps.
  • Detail-oriented and highly organized
  • Proactive risk mitigation mindset
  • Calm under pressure, especially in incident response
  • Skilled in policy development and strategic planning
  • First Aid/CPR Certification

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
  • Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST) Certification
  • OSHA 30-Hour Certification - Minimum; 500 or 510 Trainer certification is ideal.

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Job ID: 484650374
Originally Posted on: 7/10/2025

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