Safety Manager

Company Overview

​At Motorola Solutions, we believe that everything starts with our people. We’re a global close-knit community, united by the relentless pursuit to help keep people safer everywhere. Our critical communications, video security and command center technologies support public safety agencies and enterprises alike, enabling the coordination that’s critical for safer communities, safer schools, safer hospitals and safer businesses. Connect with a career that matters, and help us build a safer future.

Department OverviewMotorola Solutions is a world leader in the field of professional mobile communications systems with an impressive heritage of technological innovations and a global base of installed systems. The group's main business is the implementation of mission critical digital mobile communication systems for Government & Public Safety Communications customers.
Job Description

Overview:

The Safety Manager is a full-time member of the Design-Builder Team, solely responsible for overseeing worksite safety. The Safety Manager implements, enforces, and maintains the safety program for both the Design-Builder and Subcontractors. With specialized training and experience in construction safety, the Safety Manager ensures compliance with OSHA regulations, conducts safety training, and utilizes industrial hygiene equipment for personnel and public protection.

The Safety Manager is a key role responsible for overseeing and ensuring workplace safety during construction projects. This role is crucial for maintaining compliance with federal, state, and local safety regulations and ensuring a safe work environment for all personnel involved in the project. Below is a general overview of the responsibilities and qualifications for a Safety Manager:

Responsibilities:

• Provides daily guidance, recommendations, and assistance regarding safety and occupational health issues to management, supervisors, employees, subcontractors, and safety representatives.

• Schedules, performs, and monitors inspections of jobsites to identify and evaluate risk potential; determine the extent to which mechanical and physical conditions comply with required or accepted standards, adherence to established safety policies and procedures.

• Investigates accidents, analyzes factors and accident causal data, and prepares reports of findings with recommendation to WMATA stating correct unsafe acts.

• Analyze data to determine trends, identify causes, and redirect program priorities.

• Authors mishap and investigation reports.

• Provide direct support to upper level management in day-to-day activities, thereby streamlining individual workloads and bolstering productivity of the safety office.

• Lead in the development of the Project Safety and Health Plan that reflects customer requirements and expectations as well as local regulations defining safety procedures and reporting requirements.

Knowledge of and Skills:

• Experience with construction safety practices

• Experience with rapid transit construction

• Thorough knowledge of OSHA regulations

• Ability to develop and conduct safety training courses

• Familiarity with industrial hygiene equipment and testing

Required Certifications In: 

• OSHA Compliance – Knowledge of 29 CFR §1910 and 29 CFR §1926 regulations​.

• First Aid and CPR Certification – Must have current certifications​.

• Bloodborne Pathogens Training – Compliance with 29 CFR §1910.1030​.

• Confined Space Entry Training – Hands-on training or awareness certification for confined spaces​.

• Industrial Hygiene Equipment Knowledge – Familiarity with equipment and testing for personnel and public protection​.

• National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators (CCO) – Required when crane operations are involved​.

• WMATA Safety Certification – Certification for working in the WMATA system, including Roadway Worker Protection (RWP) training​.

Conditional Items: 

• This remote position is open to candidates residing in Maryland, Virginia, or Washington, D.C

• In certain cases the Safety Manager may have to work evenings, weekends, holidays, shift work, and overtime.

Target Base Salary Range: $98,100 .00 - $196,200.00 USD
Consistent with Motorola Solutions values and applicable law, we provide the following information to promote pay transparency and equity. Pay within this range varies and depends on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The actual offer will be based on the individual candidate.

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Basic Requirements

• 10+ years of experience with construction safety practices or in a similar safety role
• 5+ years of experience with transit construction safety practices or in a similar safety role
• Must be a U.S. citizen with the ability to obtain necessary security clearance as required by government contract.
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. indefinitely is required. Employer work permit sponsorship is not available for this position.

Travel Requirements10-25%
Relocation ProvidedNone
Position TypeExperienced
Referral Payment PlanYes

Our U.S. Benefits include:

• Incentive Bonus Plans
• Medical, Dental, Vision benefits
• 401K with Company Match
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Generous Paid Time Off Packages
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Paid Parental & Family Leave
• and more!

EEO Statement

Motorola Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally-protected characteristic. 

We are proud of our people-first and community-focused culture, empowering every Motorolan to be their most authentic self and to do their best work to deliver on the promise of a safer world. If you’d like to join our team but feel that you don’t quite meet all of the preferred skills, we’d still love to hear why you think you’d be a great addition to our team.

We’re committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruiting experience for candidates with disabilities, or other physical or mental health conditions. To request an accommodation, please email ohr@motorolasolutions.com.