Safety Manager in Chantilly, Virginia at COMPU DYNAMICS LLC
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Job Description
At Compu Dynamics, we dont just build infrastructurewe create the backbone of the digital future. As North Americas premier technology infrastructure design-build partner, we design, construct, and maintain mission-critical data centers for some of the worlds most innovative companies. With roots in one of the fastest-growing data center markets in the world, our growth is as intentional as our impact.
Summary
Safety Manager (SM): Owns safety performance on an assigned project(s). First level with formal authority to issue permits, approve subcontractor plans.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
Project Safety Audits & Hazard Recognition
- Assists with the observation cadence and quality standard for the assigned project(s).
- Exercises and back up stop-work decisions on assigned projects.
Fulltime Project Safety Oversight
- Assists superintendent with operation permits on site.
- Issues safety-related corrective actions.
- Interfaces directly with the client, GC, and regulatory agencies.
Safety Incident Management
- Leads incident response on the assigned project.
- Leads investigations and root cause analyses.
- Manages OSHA recordability determinations for the assigned project.
- Supports regional emergency response and serious-incident escalation on an on-call rotation.
- Manages regulatory inspections on assigned project(s).
- Assists with project environmental compliance.
Tracking Project Safety Records
- Owns the completeness and audit-readiness of project safety records.
- Owns project safety metrics.
- Enforces the site-specific safety plan and emergency action plan.
- Configures and manage HammerTech for assigned projects.
- Pilots new corporate tools and forms and provide structured feedback before rollout.
Safety Training and Guidance to Project Teams
- Delivers required training to the project staff and workforce.
- Assists with training plan tracking reminders.
- Maintains training, qualifications and BCSP credential(s) in good standing; 24 hours CE annually.
- Mentors Safety Engineers and provide formal performance evaluation input for direct reports.
- Coaches superintendents and foremen to own safety outcomes.
- Provides interview input for Safety Engineer and intern candidates.
Safety Program Leadership
- Participates in regional safety calls; share project observations and trends.
Required Qualifications
- 3+ years of construction or industrial safety experience, including experience as a Safety Engineer or in a similar field safety role.
- BCSP credential (e.g., CHST, ASP) in good standing, or ability to obtain within an agreed timeframe.
- Demonstrated ability to issue permits and approve subcontractor safety plans.
- Strong working knowledge of OSHA recordkeeping, incident investigation, and regulatory inspection response.
Success Factors and Company Values
- Professionalism: Models professional conduct in client, subcontractor, and agency interactions.
- Exceeding Expectations: Takes initiative to improve program quality.
- Mutual Respect: Fosters a train your replacement culture.
- Integrity: Makes defensible determinations under pressure; does not sign off on unverified conditions.
- Safety: Tracks and reviews safety outcomes on the assigned project.
Work Environment and Physical Demands
This role splits time between an assigned project site and a project or field office. Work requires following all site safety protocols and appropriate personal protective equipment at all times. Duties regularly require standing, walking, climbing, and lifting up to 25 pounds, in all weather conditions, including during incident response and on-call rotations.
Compu Dynamics offers a comprehensive benefits package that supports the health, well-being, and growth of our team members. Full-time employees are eligible for:
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Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance effective the first of the month following hire, with plans currently offered through Cigna.
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401(k) Retirement Plan automatic enrollment at 3% on your date of hire; company match up to 4% (with a 7% contribution needed to receive the full match), plus profit-sharing opportunities.
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Employer-Paid Life Insurance coverage equal to 1x your salary.
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Short-Term Disability (STD) fully paid by Compu Dynamics.
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Voluntary Benefits including Long-Term Disability, supplemental life insurance (employee, spouse, children), Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity coverage.
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Paid Time Off (PTO) accrue up to 160 hours (4 weeks) annually, beginning after 60 days of employment.
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Paid Holidays 7 company-observed holidays plus a floating holiday.
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Birthday Time Off 8 hours of paid time off during your birthday month.
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Paid Parental Leave 8 weeks maternity leave and 2 weeks paternity leave, concurrent with FMLA.
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Volunteer Time Off (VTO) 40 hours annually for community service.
- Boot Reimbursement up to $150 annually, available from your first day.
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Tool Reimbursement $250 annually, available after 60 days.
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Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,000 annually for approved educational programs.
Compu Dynamics provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.
Compu Dynamics complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfers, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Compu Dynamics expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, genetic information, disability or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Compu Dynamics employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated.