Safety Manager in Alexandria, Virginia at SST Direct

📍 Alexandria, VA
🚗 Travel to project sites required throughout the DMV region

💰 Salary: $100,000 – $140,000 annually (based on experience)

✅ Full Benefits Package including:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Holiday Pay
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Additional company benefits as applicable

Superior Skilled Trades is partnered with a leading specialty contractor that has built a strong reputation for delivering high-quality commercial construction projects throughout the Mid-Atlantic and surrounding regions. The company specializes in exterior envelope systems, drywall, restoration, framing, and related commercial construction services while maintaining a strong commitment to safety, quality, and operational excellence.

The Safety Manager will be responsible for developing, implementing, and enforcing all safety programs across office and field operations. This role ensures OSHA compliance, promotes a strong safety culture, and partners closely with project teams, subcontractors, and leadership to minimize risk and prevent workplace incidents.

• Lead development, implementation, and continuous improvement of company safety programs
• Ensure all employees complete required safety training and certifications
• Track safety data, prepare reports, and present findings to leadership
• Manage PPE inventory and distribution
• Maintain and apply knowledge of the company’s safety management system

• Oversee OSHA and project safety compliance across all job sites
• Conduct job hazard analyses, inspections, and risk assessments
• Investigate accidents, near misses, and safety incidents; perform root cause analysis
• Recommend corrective actions and safety improvements
• Support project teams with owner, GC, and subcontractor safety issues
• Manage return-to-work programs and incident follow-up processes
• Inspect job sites, equipment, vehicles, and work areas regularly
• Partner with superintendents and foremen to enforce safe work practices

• Deliver and coordinate safety training programs and orientations
• Conduct OSHA 10/30 training, safety meetings, and site orientations
• Lead new hire safety onboarding
• Stay current on OSHA regulations and industry best practices
• Maintain OSHA 510 certification (renewed every 4 years)
• Promote a strong, proactive safety culture across all levels

• 3–5 years of construction safety experience
• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and construction safety standards
• STSC (Safety Trained Supervisor Construction) certification required or ability to obtain
• Experience in drywall or rainscreen construction preferred
• Ability to read and interpret safety regulations and contracts
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with field teams
• Hands-on field presence required
• Spanish fluency preferred