Senior Safety Manager

The Senior Safety Manager is responsible for the strategic implementation and oversight of the Health Safety and Environmental (HSE) management system for the DC-Maryland-Virginia Area Transportation division. This role focuses on high-level risk mitigation leadership of the field safety team and ensuring that all project operations align with both corporate standards and client-specific requirements.

What youll do:

Leadership & Team Management

• Direct Supervision: Provide daily leadership mentorship and professional development for Safety Managers and Safety Engineers.
• Resource Allocation: Manage the deployment of safety personnel across various project sites to ensure adequate coverage based on risk profiles and workload.
• Performance Evaluation: Conduct regular performance reviews and provide technical guidance to ensure the safety team is meeting divisional goals.

Strategic Safety Planning

• Hazard Mitigation: Conduct comprehensive risk assessments for complex foundation projects focusing on high-hazard activities such as drilling heavy lifting and specialized electrical work.
• Program Implementation: Execute the 680 and overall HSE requirements as directed by the HSE Lead and Senior Vice Presidents.
• Policy Development: Assist in refining safety protocols specifically for the Foundations division to address unique environmental and structural challenges.

Compliance & Incident Management

• Audit & Oversight: Lead site audits and inspections to ensure compliance with OSHA EPA and internal Aldridge Electric standards.
• Incident Investigation: Act as the lead investigator for major incidents or near misses performing root-cause analysis (RCA) and developing corrective action plans to prevent recurrence.
• Reporting: Consolidate safety metrics from the field and present detailed reports to the HSE Lead.

Client & Project Integration

• Contractual Compliance: Ensure all field operations meet the specific Contractual Requirements and safety credentials mandated by project owners.
• Safety Culture: Foster a Safety First culture by leading safety meetings participating in pre-construction planning and serving as the primary safety liaison for project stakeholders.

Who you are:

• 10 years in construction safety with at least 3-5 years in a leadership role overseeing other safety professionals.
• Deep expertise in foundation work power infrastructure and heavy civil construction.
• CSP (Certified Safety Professional) or CHST (Construction Health and Safety Technician) preferred.

Who we are:
At Aldridge we invite you to be a part of our dynamic team where your skills are not only valued but crucial to our success. As we pursue our vision to be the First Choice for Energy and Transportation infrastructure projects we welcome fresh perspectives and prioritize teamwork to drive our industry-leading safety innovation and execution.

Our culture is rooted in family-centeredness with third-generation leadership guiding our unwavering spirit of innovation and entrepreneurship. With over 2000 industry experts dedicated to our vision we actively contribute to and uplift the communities impacted by our infrastructure projects and our Aldridge family.

Built on collaboration and a commitment to mental wellness our core values create an unparalleled sense of unity and camaraderie within our organization. Through team-building events open-door policies and visible executive presence we foster an environment where everyone can thrive innovate and make a meaningful difference. Join us in building the infrastructure that keeps the world moving and connected become a part of the A-team to start building and strengthening your career today!

What we offer:
The annual base pay for this role is between $120000 - $160000. The actual pay is dependent upon many factors including: location work experience education training transferable skills business needs and market conditions. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. The role may also be eligible for a bonus. Aldridge provides a comprehensive benefits package that includes the following:

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Wellness Incentive Programs
• Short and Long Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life Insurance
• Legal Assistance
• Identity Protection
• Accident & Critical Illness Insurance
• Company 401(k) Matching Contributions
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

This job-specific task list covers only the most important job duties. Employees assigned to this position title will also perform other occasional work assignments not mentioned above including temporary assignments training assignments and other related duties. Aldridge is an EEO Employer and will recruit hire train and promote people in all job classifications without regard to race color national origin age religion disability status gender sexual orientation gender identity genetic information veteran status marital status or any other characteristic protected by law.