Safety Manager
Forsythe, Inc. | DMV Area
Job Overview
Forsythe, Inc. is seeking an experienced Safety Manager to support our Safety Director and field operations across multiple construction projects in the Washington, DC, Maryland, and Virginia area. This is a hands-on position combining field safety oversight, employee training, safety documentation, regulatory compliance, and project support. The ideal candidate will have construction safety experience and be comfortable working directly with project managers, superintendents, foremen, employees, general contractors, and clients. Experience with specialty construction operations such as air barrier, waterproofing, masonry, caulking/sealants, scaffolding, swing stages, aerial lifts, and fall protection is highly desirable.
Key Responsibilities
• Conduct regular jobsite safety inspections and follow up on corrective actions.
• Prepare and maintain Site-Specific Safety Plans, JHAs/AHAs, Fall Protection Plans, Rescue Plans, and other project safety documentation.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations, Forsythe safety policies, and project-specific safety requirements.
• Conduct new-hire safety orientations, toolbox talks, and task-specific safety training.
• Maintain employee training records, certifications, competent-person documentation, and other safety records.
• Provide safety oversight for scaffolding, swing stages, MEWPs/aerial lifts, fall protection, silica exposure, respiratory protection, PPE, and Hazard Communication.
• Participate in preconstruction, Safe Start, and project safety meetings.
• Coordinate required safety documentation and submittals with general contractors and clients.
• Investigate injuries, incidents, near misses, vehicle accidents, and property damage, and follow through on corrective actions.
• Assist with OSHA recordkeeping, safety reports, audits, and other regulatory or client requirements.
• Work closely with field supervision to develop practical solutions to safety concerns.
• Promote a positive safety culture and reinforce Stop Work Authority.
• Support the Safety Director with company-wide safety initiatives and other safety-related responsibilities.
Qualifications
• 3 to 5 years of construction safety experience preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of OSHA 29 CFR 1926 construction standards.
• OSHA 500.
• OSHA 30-Hour Construction required.
• Current First Aid/CPR/AED certification.
• Experience with fall protection, scaffolding, MEWPs, silica, respiratory protection, Hazard Communication, and PPE.
• Experience developing SSSPs, JHAs/AHAs, safety reports, and incident investigations.
• Strong organizational, computer, documentation, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage safety responsibilities across multiple projects.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to project sites throughout the DMV area.
• Bilingual English/Spanish.
Preferred Qualifications
• CHST, ASP, or CSP certification.
• Competent Person training in Fall Protection and/or Scaffolding.
• Experience with suspended scaffolds/swing stages and rescue planning.
• Experience in waterproofing, air barrier, masonry, façade, restoration, sealants/caulking, or specialty construction.
• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety and Health, Safety Management, Construction Management, or a related field.
Compensation and Benefits
• Salary: $90,000 to $110,000 per year.
• Full-time, in-person position in Forestville, Maryland.
• 401(k) with employer matching.
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Paid time off.
What We’re Looking For
We are looking for someone who is comfortable both in the field and behind a computer. The right candidate should be able to identify hazards on a jobsite, communicate effectively with crews and supervision, develop practical corrective actions, conduct training, and prepare professional safety documentation. Most importantly, we are looking for someone who is proactive, dependable, organized, and capable of independently supporting multiple projects while maintaining a positive approach to safety.
Send resumes to wolfgang@forsytheinc.net