Job Overview – Construction Safety Manager (High-Rise)
Compensation: $125,000 – $150,000/year + bonus
Location: Washington, DC
Atlantic Group is hiring a Construction Safety Manager (High-Rise) in Washington, DC for our client. In this on-site role, you will lead jobsite safety programs across complex high-rise construction projects, overseeing tower crane operations, heavy demolition, and multi-trade coordination. You will partner closely with project teams and subcontractors to enforce safety standards, mitigate risk, and promote a strong culture of safety across active, high-density construction environments.
Responsibilities as the Construction Safety Manager (High-Rise):
- Jobsite Safety Leadership: Develop, implement, and enforce safety programs across high-rise construction sites to ensure OSHA compliance and risk mitigation.
- High-Rise & Crane Safety: Oversee safety protocols for tower crane operations, heavy demolition, and vertical construction activities.
- Subcontractor Safety Management: Elevate safety performance across subcontractors through orientations, audits, and ongoing training.
- Hazard Identification & Mitigation: Conduct site inspections, job hazard analyses, and incident investigations to proactively address safety risks.
- Training & Compliance: Lead safety meetings, toolbox talks, and training sessions to reinforce best practices and regulatory requirements.
Qualifications for the Construction Safety Manager (High-Rise):
- Experience: 8+ years of construction safety experience, with a strong background in high-rise construction, tower crane operations, and heavy demolition.
- Technical Skills: Proven experience enforcing OSHA standards and managing safety programs across complex, multi-employer jobsites.
- Industry Knowledge: Exposure to asbestos safety protocols and environmental compliance preferred.
- Skills & Attributes: Confident communicator and safety leader with the ability to influence diverse subcontractor teams, drive accountability, and maintain a proactive, solutions-oriented approach.
Application Notice: Qualified candidates will be contacted within 2 business days of application. If an applicant does not meet the above criteria, Atlantic Group will keep your resume on file for future opportunities and may contact you for further discussion.