Job Title: Safety ManagerJob Description The Safety Professional serves in a dual role, where the initial objective is to operate in a consultative capacity, providing expert support, guidance, and motivation to operations management and employees at all levels. Additionally, the Safety Professional is expected to be a hands-on partner in delivering various safety initiatives and programs to develop a safety culture supporting the goal and daily mission of Incident and Injury Free ("Nobody Gets Hurt"). Your role will be to champion the Incident & Injury Free culture. Lead and coordinate safety initiatives and related programs for a geographic region. Drive the communication, planning, implementation, supervision, and measurement in compliance with corporate safety standards and procedures, OSHA, and other federal and state regulations. Responsibilities + Provide Operations Management with effective safety coaching, counseling, and advice, ensuring both deliver a safe and efficient work environment for all employees, customers, and the public. + Assist Talent Management in ensuring specific safety training is conducted based on the scope of work as it relates to transportation operations management. + Perform safety trainings in both English and Spanish. + Act as a safety motivator for management and employees alike, ensuring safety remains an active part of the work and the culture. + Provide safety subject matter expertise, ensuring the most relevant and effective internal and external safety practices are used and implemented in the course of delivering. + Review each Subcontractor’s Safety Program and ensure that it meets or exceeds the Project Safety Program requirements. + Review and conduct mini-gap analyses on current safety policies, procedures, and standards and provide recommendations for change to help drive continuous improvement. + Assist in preparation for monthly Craft Voice in Safety (CVIS) meetings and help drive continuous improvement within the corrective actions process. + Participate, facilitate, and review all Root Cause Analysis done in accordance with the Incident Investigation Policy and verify corrective actions are being implemented and sustained in the field. + Support Project Teams by participating in the Project Kick Off Meeting and working with them to develop a safe plan of execution. + Assign and communicate expectations for all aspects of the safety program, so that all project employees have clear expectations for safety and performance. Essential Skills + Experience with transportation and/or railways in regards to construction projects. + BA Degree in Safety or Construction Management. + OSHA 30 + OSHA 500 + Safety training + Health & safety Additional Skills & Qualifications + CSP (Certified Safety Professional) Certification is a plus. Work Environment This Safety Manager will report to projects throughout the DMV. Although there is an office in Beltsville, MD, the Safety Manager will be reporting to job sites throughout DC, VA, and MD. This is a 12-month contract to hire position. Benefits include 2 weeks PTO, 6 paid holidays, and medical, dental, and vision benefits. About Actalent Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through: + Hiring diverse talent + Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection + Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes + Ensuring growth opportunities for our people The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.