Safety Manager - Commercial Utility Sitework - Reston, VA

Safety Manager - Commercial Utility Sitework - Reston, VA

Lead and build a growing safety program from the ground up! Excellent compensation package + allowances + uncapped 401K match!

Our client is a well-established and growing infrastructure and site development contractor known for its long-term stability, strong leadership, and employee-focused culture. The organization has expanded into full turnkey construction services and continues to invest heavily in safety, training, technology, and career advancement opportunities. They are a best in class civil construction company that provides erosion and sediment, hydro excavation, utilities, green infrastructure, sitework, pipe inspection and repair, bond release and storm water maintenance.

Job Description

The Safety Manager - Commercial Utility Sitework - Reston, VA will be responsible for:

• Lead all company Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) initiatives across multiple active job sites.
• Manage and maintain the organization's EHS management systems, certifications, and compliance programs.
• Oversee OSHA reporting requirements including OSHA 300 Logs and compliance documentation.
• Conduct routine jobsite inspections, audits, and safety assessments.
• Lead Toolbox Talks, Safety Stand Downs, superintendent meetings, and operational safety discussions.
• Manage incident investigations from initial response through root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Develop and maintain project safety documentation including:
• • Activity Hazard Analyses (AHA)
  • Job Hazard Analyses (JHA)
  • Exposure Control Plans
  • Competent Person Letters
  • Task-Specific Checklists
  • Project Safety Questionnaires
• Administer safety training, onboarding programs, and driver compliance initiatives.
• Oversee FMCSA, DOT, and Clearinghouse compliance requirements.
• Monitor and improve company safety performance metrics, including EMR/MOD ratings.
• Review and verify equipment safety compliance and inspection records.
• Participate in bid reviews, prequalification meetings, insurance renewals, and client-facing safety discussions.
• Provide leadership reporting on safety trends, compliance metrics, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Build and scale the safety team as the company continues to grow.
• Travel to multiple construction sites throughout the DMV region each week.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Safety Manager - Commercial Utility Sitework - Reston, VA should have:

• Attention to detail and proactive problem-solving abilities.
• 3+ years of Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) management experience.
• 3+ years of civil construction experience.
• Strong knowledge of excavation, trenching, and underground utility construction safety practices.
• Experience conducting site safety inspections, audits, and compliance reviews.
• OSHA 30 Certification required.
• Experience maintaining OSHA 300 Logs and managing OSHA compliance requirements.
• Proven experience conducting incident investigations and root cause analyses.
• Strong understanding of DOT, FMCSA, and driver safety compliance programs.
• Strong communication and training delivery skills.
• Ability to work independently across multiple active jobsites.
• Experience utilizing Microsoft Office and EHS management systems.
• Bilingual English/Spanish skills preferred.

Preferred Certifications:

• OSHA 510
• OSHA 500
• CHST
• CSP
• ASP
• CPR/First Aid Trainer
• Confined Space Trainer
• Excavation & Trench Safety Trainer
• Rigging & Signaling Trainer
• Traffic Control Trainer

What's on Offer

The Safety Manager - Commercial Utility Sitework - Reston, VA will receive:

• Competitive salary $90,000 to $140,000 per year.
• Opportunity to build and lead the company's safety division.
• Clear path into a future Director-level safety leadership role.
• Company vehicle, phone, and technology provided.
• Exceptional benefits package including uncapped 401(k) matching and bonus potential.
• Stable, growing organization with a proven history of no layoffs and strong employee retention.