Safety Manager
Posted 24 Aug 2026
Advertised as “Safety Manager- USACE”
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- Expected experience
- 5+ yrs
- Management level
- Individual contributor
- Employment
- On-Site
- Contract
- Full-time
No salary listed for this role.
CertificationsUSACE Construction Quality Management (CQM-C), OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety, CPR/First Aid/AED Certification
CertificationsCHST, CSP
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).