SAVI EHS · 1 day ago
Senior Environment, Health and Safety Manager
Frederick, MD
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$120K/yr - $140K/yr
8+ years expSAVI EHS is a general contractor seeking a Senior Safety Manager who will serve as a subject matter expert and strategic leader responsible for safety performance and program development. This role involves overseeing the safety department, mentoring staff, and integrating safety into construction delivery across multiple projects.
ConsultingEnvironmental ConsultingPublic Safety
Hiring Manager
Sean Michael Curran
Responsibilities
Lead, mentor, and manage Safety Managers, Safety Superintendents, and other safety staff
Balance workloads and staffing levels based on project volume, complexity, and risk
Conduct performance evaluations, career development planning, and succession planning
Assess training needs and provide coaching, mentoring, and advanced technical guidance
Support recruiting, retention, and development of safety personnel
Manage specialty vendors, consultants, and third-party safety resources
Determine and fulfill safety needs across multiple projects and business units
Evaluate and improve the effectiveness of safety inspection and incident management systems
Establish inspection criteria, expectations, and performance standards
Analyze inspection, incident, and near-miss data to identify trends and improvement strategies
Distribute open-item summaries and safety performance evaluations to leadership
Evaluate and enforce compliance with federal, state, local, corporate, and client requirements
Assess subcontractor safety performance and drive accountability and corrective actions
Partner with Operations Leadership to align safety needs with department and company goals
Identify safety risks associated with future work and emerging project scopes
Research and evaluate current and upcoming OSHA regulations and industry best practices
Lead development and continuous improvement of corporate safety policies and procedures
Serve as a technical authority for complex hazard analyses and high-risk activities
Drive company-wide safety initiatives, campaigns, and stand-downs
Lead OSHA or third-party safety inspections (on site or remote)
Lead crisis response, serious incident investigations, and root-cause analysis
Develop, review, and approve common and complex task analyses at all levels
Lead safety planning during preconstruction and subcontractor preconstruction meetings
Develop and deliver safety orientations, toolbox talks, and large-group safety presentations
Coach others on effective safety communication, inspection practices, and enforcement
Identify, select, and deploy specialized safety and protective equipment
Act as primary point of contact for safety systems (e.g., inspection platforms, toolbox processes)
Support project pursuits, client interviews, and subcontractor prequalification efforts
Review contracts for safety risks and compliance considerations
Collaborate with Risk Management and other corporate functions
Maintain positive relationships with regulators, clients, subcontractors, and peer safety professionals
Participate in professional safety and construction organizations
Recognize and promote outstanding safety performance across the company
Qualification
Required
CHST, CSP, or equivalent professional safety certification required
OSHA 30 Construction required
First Aid / CPR certification
Minimum of 8 years of construction safety experience with a degree, or 12+ years without
Demonstrated expertise in high-hazard construction activities (cranes, fall protection, scaffolding, excavation, electrical)
Strong technical writing, verbal communication, and presentation skills
Effective public speaker capable of delivering large-group safety communications
Proven ability to manage and prioritize multiple business units and geographic areas
Strong analytical, research, and problem-solving skills
Ability to work independently and lead during emergency or crisis situations
Physically capable of navigating active construction sites and varied environmental conditions
Consistently models and enforces safe work practices
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in Safety, Construction Management, Engineering, or related field
OSHA 500 preferred
Company
SAVI EHS
SAVI EHS is a nationwide consulting firm that provides a variety of EHS services.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Michael Donoghue
Chief Executive Officer
Terence Curran Jr
Chief Operating Officer
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