Sr Mgr Construction Safety - 90413568 - Washington, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Wilmington
Washington, DC, US, 20001
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Job Summary
The Sr Construction Safety Manager is responsible for implementing and managing safety programs for the Capital Delivery group. This role conducts inspections, develops safety requirements, enforces safety standards, and partners closely with project management teams to identify and control risks. They promote safe work practices, gather key performance metrics and trends, and help drive continuous improvement in project planning and field safety performance.
Essential Functions
- Conduct regular job site inspections, audits, and hazard assessments.
- Track results and activity for project safety and incidents across CAPD construction projects.
- Identify unsafe conditions and ensure immediate corrective actions.
- Review and enforce site-specific safety work plans.
- Participate in and support the Capital Delivery Safety Working Group.
- Communicate safety expectations to employees and contractors (or PMs and COTRs for communication to contractors)
- Support projects with safety procedures and hazard recognition, and provide safety related coaching as needed
- Monitor compliance with FRA, OSHA and other regulatory standards.
- Provide expert guidance to projects related to high-risk operations, such as trenching/excavation, fall protection, cranes and rigging, overhead catenary, silica, confined space, etc.
- Conduct or support incident investigations and documentation.
- Work with and mentor project managers, construction managers, and project safety personnel to plan safe work methods. Depending on the capability of the project team, provide safety leadership as needed. This could include assisting with project safety staffing planning, onboarding, and safety program setup.
- Participate in preconstruction and review safe work plan documents.
- Provide subject-matter expertise on general occupational safety and regulatory compliance.
- Provide input to safety and security related Division 01 Specifications.
- Coordinate with Amtrak Corporate EHS. Collaborate on program writing.
- Track Capital Delivery safety metrics and perform or assist with trend analysis.
- Recommend improvements to reduce risks and prevent incidents.
- Support corporate initiatives and roll out new safety tools, programs and procedures.
- Use Amtrak tools and systems related to safety incident notification and reporting, and safety performance. Collaborate on system improvements and roll out.
- Build and sustain a CAPD-wide Construction Safety strategy, integrating it into the capital project delivery framework and ensuring compliance with regulations.
- Other safety and construction site security related tasks as assigned
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree required OR equivalent combination of training, education and relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree. Plus,
- 11+ years of relevant experience preferred
- 9 years of prior relevant experience required
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with active rail systems in safety and/or construction roles.
- Safety performance tracking and reporting.
- Project safety team and program setup.
- Writing or contributing to safety policies and procedures.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Strong field presence, communication skills, and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Knowledge of hazard identification, risk controls, OSHA regulations, and construction.
- Deep understanding of safety regulations, policies, and injury prevention programs.
- Demonstrated safety leadership.
- Safety certifications such as CSP, CHST, OSHA 30-Hour (minimum), or similar required.
Work Environment
- Onsite and office building environments.
- Travel to Amtrak projects throughout the US, especially along the NE Corridor (Washington DC to Boston). Mostly day trips, but some overnights (up to 25%)
- Occasional night and weekend site visits as needed to support project teams and perform audits.
- Site visits require the physical ability to lift, carry, climb, and walk on uneven surfaces.
The salary/hourly range is $135,800.00 – $176,040.00. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc. Depending on an employee’s assigned worksite or location, Amtrak may consider a geo-pay differential to be applied to the employee’s base salary. Amtrak may offer additional incentive and pay programs to recognize and reward our employees, including a short-term incentive bonus based upon factors such as individual and company performance that is commensurate with the level of the position.
| Health and Wellbeing | Financial and Retirement | Work and Family Life Support |
| Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance | 401K with Employer Match | Generous Paid Time Off |
| Wellness Programs | Railroad Retirement Benefits | Paid Caregiving Days and Backup Care |
| Health Savings Account | Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness | Fertility and Family Building Benefits |
| No-cost Personal Health Advocate | Student Loan Assistance | Adoption and Surrogacy Assistance |
| Medical Plan Opt-out Credit | Tuition and Education Reimbursement | Paid Family Leave |
| Life Insurance | Rail Pass Privileges | |
| Short- and Long-term Disability Insurance | Employee Assistance Program | |
| No-cost Financial Advisor Sessions | Commuter and Flexible Spending Accounts |
Learn more about our benefits offerings here.
Requisition ID:166995
Work Arrangement:06-Onsite 4/5 Days Click here for more information about work arrangements at Amtrak.
Relocation Offered:No
Travel Requirements:Up to 25%
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Amtrak is committed to a safe workplace free of drugs and alcohol. All Amtrak positions requires a pre-employment background check that includes prior employment verification, a criminal history check and a pre-employment drug screen.
Candidates who test positive for marijuana will be disqualified, regardless of any state or local statute, ordinance, regulation, or other law that legalizes or decriminalizes the use or possession of marijuana, whether for medical, recreational, or other use. Amtrak's pre-employment drug testing program is administered in accordance with DOT regulations and applicable law.
In accordance with DOT regulations (49 CFR § 40.25), Amtrak is required to obtain prior drug and alcohol testing records for applicants/employees intending to perform safety-sensitive duties for covered Department of Transportation positions. If an applicant/employee refuses to provide written consent for Amtrak to obtain these records, the individual will not be permitted to perform safety-sensitive functions.
In accordance with federal law governing security checks of covered individuals for providers of public transportation (Title 6 U.S.C. §1143), Amtrak is required to screen applicants for any permanent or interim disqualifying criminal offenses.
Note that any education requirement listed above may be deemed satisfied if you have an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
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