Safety Officer

Title: Safety Officer

Type: Full time, exempt

Location: Manassas, VA

Reports To: Assistant Director, Field Operations

Muller is a full-service Site Work Contractor based in Northern Virginia. Our unique technology and systems-driven approach has led us to become a leading provider of sustainable civil construction services throughout Maryland, Virginia, and DC.

 

Disclaimer:The following description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential responsibilities of work performed by employees within this classification.  It is not a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required.

Core Expectations (Non-Negotiable)

• Must be able to access military bases and secure job sites without restriction.
• Must demonstrate strong, professional communication skills with field crews, management, and office staff.
• Must be confident enforcing safety policies on active civil construction sites, including excavation and trenching operations.
• Must operate independently, proactively, and with authority.

Key Responsibilities

• Field Safety & Inspections
• Conduct daily job site safety visits, with a minimum of three site visits per day, focusing on meaningful, in-depth evaluations.
• Perform site safety inspections and audits, prioritizing excavation, trenching, confined space work, and other high-risk activities.
• Observe work practices to ensure proper use of PPE, tools, and equipment.
• Document findings, corrective actions, and follow-up requirements.
• Training & Orientation
• Lead new hire safety orientation and ensure all required certifications are completed.
• Coordinate and track employee safety certifications and renewals.
• Support internal safety training programs led by the company’s certified trainers.
• Participate in future improvements to onboarding and hands-on equipment training initiatives.

Incident Management & Reporting

• Respond immediately to job site incidents.
• Conduct initial evaluations and manage follow-up actions as required.
• Complete and manage all related documentation (incident reports, witness statements, superintendent reports, etc.).
• Coordinate reporting to insurance carriers or government agencies when required.
• Maintain internal safety records and documentation, including OSHA-related logs as directed.

Documentation & Compliance

• Prepare and maintain job site safety documentation and internal audit records.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA standards as a minimum, while enforcing company policies that exceed OSHA requirements.
• Assist with internal tracking of safety metrics and trends.

Safety Culture & Leadership

• Actively promote a strong safety culture through:
  • Participation in safety stand-downs and toolbox talks
  • Monthly safety raffles and recognition initiatives
  • Support of year-end safety recognition programs
• Exercise full authority to enforce safety policies on site, escalating issues as needed.
• Work with foremen, superintendents, and directors to improve safety buy-in and accountability.
• Participate in monthly superintendent and director meetings to discuss incidents, trends, and safety needs.
• Coordinate daily coverage with the Safety team to ensure full operational coverage (morning through late-day site presence).

 

Minimum Qualifications

(Required)

• S. citizen with the ability to access secure and military installations.
• Clean background check and ability to pass an MVR.
• Valid driver’s license and REAL ID.
• Reliable transportation.
• OSHA 30 (Construction) certification required.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English and Spanish with clear, correct, and professional grammar.
• Demonstrated experience performing job site safety inspections or audits.
• Construction industry experience, with a strong preference for civil, excavation, and trenching work.

(Preferred)

• CHST or higher safety certification (preferred but not required).
• Experience working in multi-site, fast-paced construction environments.
• Proven ability to communicate professionally and assertively with field crews and management.

Certifications & Training Overview

• OSHA 30 (Construction): Minimum requirement.