Safety Health and Environmental Manager

Company Overview

Balfour Beatty US is an industry‑leading provider of general contracting, at‑risk construction management and design‑build services for public and private sector clients across the nation. Performing heavy civil and vertical construction, our teams build the unique structures and infrastructure that play an important role in how people live, work, learn and play in our communities. We are consistently ranked among the nation’s largest building contractors by Engineering News‑Record and operate as a subsidiary of London‑based Balfour Beatty plc (LSE: BBY). Through Zero Harm®, we challenge the construction industry’s assumptions about safety, striving for a workplace where no one is harmed.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Additional benefits

About the Role

We are seeking a Safety Health and Environmental Manager to join our team in the Chantilly, VA area. This position is responsible for implementing the company’s safety and loss‑prevention programs and ensuring that job‑site employees and subcontractors are trained in all safety programs and protocols, including federal and state regulations, to prevent accidents and injuries. The role may involve traveling between different job sites or being assigned to a single project.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and facilitate safety training and incentive programs.
• Maintain statistical information on safety costs and incident frequency.
• Conduct accident investigations and produce written reports.
• Manage safety personnel and consultants.
• Perform job‑site visits and safety audits as dictated by project needs.
• Prepare project safety start‑up packets, including new‑hire packets, federal/state compliance materials, and workers’ compensation documentation.
• Review and assist superintendents with project‑specific safety plans, Pre‑Task Plans (PTPs), Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), Activity Hazard Analyses (AHAs), and other safety submittals.
• Provide support to project teams and subcontractors during daily huddles, foreman’s meetings, and preparatory meetings.
• Supply Safety Data Sheet (SDS) books and ensure required information is available on‑site.
• Address and provide resources/solutions for environmental and hazardous material issues.
• Track and maintain safety training records for project personnel.
• Ensure supervisors hold up‑to‑date first‑aid certifications.
• Maintain site safety records and oversee the craft/hourly drug‑testing program.
• Represent the company at meetings of safety professionals, alliances, and associations.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Safety & Environmental Health or Construction Management/Engineering.
• Minimum 4 years of safety experience (at least 50% of duties) with a preventative, professional focus.
• 5+ years of commercial construction safety experience.
• 2+ years of supervisory experience.
• Proficiency with personal computers and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.).
• OSHA 30‑hour certification.
• CHST certification.
• U.S. citizenship (required by federal contract).

Working Conditions

The majority of work is performed on job sites, typically in an office trailer or existing structure. Employees must wear appropriate personal protective equipment as required by company safety policies and weather conditions. The project team or individual may need to relocate to other geographic locations as project demands dictate.

Pay

Salary range: $100,000 – $130,000 per year. Compensation within this range will be based on factors such as education, qualifications, certifications, experience, seniority, geographic location, performance, travel requirements, and other business considerations.