Safety Manager- USACE

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced and qualified Safety Manager to lead and implement the Safety and Health Program on a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) construction project. The Safety Manager will be responsible for ensuring compliance with all federal, state, and local safety regulations, as well as USACE EM 385-1-1 standards. The ideal candidate will serve as the Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO) and ensure daily safety oversight and documentation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as the Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO) in accordance with USACE EM 385-1-1.

• Implement and enforce the project-specific Accident Prevention Plan (APP) and Activity Hazard Analyses (AHAs).

• Conduct daily site safety inspections and maintain the Daily Safety Report (DSR).

• Lead weekly Safety Toolbox Talks and pre-task planning meetings.

• Coordinate with USACE Quality Assurance Representatives and project staff to ensure safety compliance.

• Investigate accidents, incidents, and near-misses; prepare detailed reports and recommend corrective actions.

• Ensure subcontractor compliance with safety standards and review their AHAs.

• Maintain all site safety documentation as required by USACE and OSHA.

• Provide safety training to employees, including new hire orientation and task-specific instruction.

• Participate in progress meetings and interface directly with the USACE on all safety matters.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of construction safety experience on similar size and scope projects.

• 1 year (at minimum) of safety experience on USACE projects.

• Must have completed the USACE Construction Quality Management (CQM-C) course (preferred or required, depending on project).

• Must have completed the OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety training.

• EM 385-1-1 training within the last 5 years (40-hour preferred).

• CPR/First Aid/AED certification (current).

• Strong working knowledge of EM 385-1-1, OSHA standards (29 CFR 1926/1910), and federal safety regulations.

• Strong communication and leadership skills with the ability to enforce site safety policies.

Preferred Qualifications:

• CHST, CSP, or other safety certification(s).

• Experience with RMS/QCS and other USACE-specific software tools.

• Military construction (MILCON) or secure facility experience.

• Experience managing multiple subcontractors on a federal construction site.

Working Conditions:

• 100% on-site field presence.

• May require extended hours and weekend work.

• Physical ability to perform site inspections in varying weather conditions.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision