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Safety Manager - Federal Projects - Virginia Beach, VA

Virginia Beach, Virginia Permanent USD100,000 - USD140,000 per year View Job Description
Our client is seeking an experienced Safety Manager to oversee health and safety operations on large-scale military construction projects in Virginia Beach. This role will be responsible for ensuring compliance with OSHA, USACE EM 385-1-1 standards, and maintaining a strong culture of safety across active federal project sites.
  • Lead safety on high-profile NAVFAC & DoD projects up to $75M+
  • Join a 150-year construction leader with strong federal backlog

About Our Client

Our client is a well-established general contractor with a longstanding reputation for delivering complex federal and commercial construction projects throughout the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic. With a strong backlog of military work and significant repeat business, they offer long-term career stability, challenging projects, and opportunities for growth.

Job Description

The Responsibilities of a Safety Manager:

  • Serve as the on-site Safety Manager for active DoD construction projects.
  • Develop, implement, and enforce project-specific safety programs.
  • Conduct daily site inspections, audits, and hazard assessments.
  • Lead safety orientations, toolbox talks, and ongoing workforce training.
  • Ensure compliance with OSHA 1910, OSHA 1926, and USACE EM 385-1-1 requirements.
  • Investigate incidents, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions.
  • Partner closely with project leadership, subcontractors, and field personnel to promote a proactive safety culture.
  • Maintain all safety documentation, reporting, and compliance records.
  • Support multiple federal project teams as required throughout project exec



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 should have:

  • 5+ years of construction safety management experience on DoD projects valued at $10M+.
  • Level IV SSHO qualification.
  • CSP (Certified Safety Professional) or CHST (Construction Health & Safety Technician) certification.
  • OSHA 30 certification.
  • 24-Hour Fall Protection certification.
  • Strong knowledge of OSHA 1910, OSHA 1926, and USACE EM 385-1-1.
  • Ability to work on-site daily in the Virginia Beach market.
  • Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills

What's on Offer

  • Competitive base salary up to 140k based on experience
  • Discretionary annual bonus
  • Auto allowance
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • 401(k) with company match
Contact
Lauren Ward
Quote job ref
JN-112026-7139647

Job summary

Sector
Construction
Sub Sector
Site Manager
Industry
Property
Where
Virginia Beach
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Lauren Ward
Job Reference
JN-112026-7139647
 

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