Safety Programs Manager

Whitman, Requardt and Associates, LLP

. Oversee the firm’s safety programs, program development, and safety training for office and field personnel .

Posted 9/24/2026full-timeBaltimore • Maryland • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $100,000 - $115,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in overseeing safety programs and conducting safety audits for construction sites, ensuring compliance with OSHA regulations. Proficient in developing Accident Prevention Plans (APPs) and providing safety training tailored to job-specific risks.

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OSHA 30-Hour CertificationAccident Prevention Plans (APPs) DevelopmentConstruction Site Safety AuditsSafety Training DeliveryConstruction Safety Software Applications

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Hard Skills

Safety Program DevelopmentSafety Audit ReportingOSHA ComplianceHAZWOPER TrainingRisk AssessmentAccident Prevention PlanningField Safety InspectionsSafety Equipment IssuanceConfined Space AccessPhysical Field Task Performance

Soft Skills

Independent WorkAttention to DetailCommunication SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsTeam Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

Construction Safety SoftwareArcGIS ApplicationsMicrosoft WordMicrosoft Excel

Certifications & Qualifications

OSHA 30-Hour CertificationOSHA 500 Certification (Preferred)American Red Cross First Aid Safety Certification

Industry Keywords

Construction SafetyOSHA RegulationsSafety Training ProgramsSite Safety AuditsEnvironmental HazardsSafety PoliciesField OperationsSafety EquipmentHealth and Safety PlansSafety Bulletins

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Oversee the firm’s safety programs, program development, and safety training for office and field personnel
Develop, update, and maintain firmwide safety programs and procedures compliant with OSHA, state, and U.S. government safety regulations
Provide OSHA 10-hour, 30-hour, and HAZWOPER training
Maintain WRA’s Safety Program and Policies in the Employee Handbook and intranet
Publish safety bulletins and events, safety certifications, and training opportunities
Manage client safety programs for construction projects
Oversee dedicated construction site safety auditors
Develop quarterly safety audit reports
Review contractor health and safety plans
Conduct random site safety audits for construction projects and field operations
Provide safety training and issue safety equipment to assigned field personnel based on job-specific risks and hazards
Prepare Accident Prevention Plans (APPs) and Activity Hazard Analyses (AHAs) for Federal clients during facility site visits and investigations
Review contractors’ safety plans for compliance with construction contract submittal requirements
Attend pre-construction meetings

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of ten (10) years full-time safety inspection for construction site safety audits, including development of site safety audit reports and preparation of Accident Prevention Plans (APPs)
Minimum High School Diploma or State Equivalency Certificate
Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety or related degree may be substituted for years of experience
Familiarity with preparing Accident Prevention Plans (APPs) for WRA site or field visits in accordance with Safety Program and OSHA Requirements
OSHA 30-Hour Certification required
OSHA 500 preferred
American Red Cross First Aid Safety Certification required
Basic computer skills (Word & Excel) desirable
Experience using construction safety software applications and ArcGIS applications desirable
Valid driver's license, good driving record, and personal vehicle for travel to and from assigned construction sites
Experience and knowledge in construction site safety requirements
Experience accessing confined spaces and ability to climb ladders and scaffolding to access remote high-level work areas and traverse rough terrain for long distances
Ability to work independently
Ability to perform physical field tasks including walking across rough terrain, climbing ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, or poles, using fall-protection harnesses, bending, twisting, kneeling, climbing, and repetitive wrist, hand, and finger motions
Ability to remain standing or sitting for extended periods
Ability to function safely amid environmental, noise, and confined-space hazards
Currently authorized to work in the United States full-time without current or future employment-based visa sponsorship

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible work schedule options
Competitive salary
Leave accrual and paid holidays
Healthcare benefits
Group Life Insurance
Optional life insurance
Short and long term disability insurance
Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care reimbursement
401(k) Retirement Plan
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program
Parental and maternity leave benefits