Title: Safety Officer Type: Full time, exempt Location: Manassas, VA Reports To: Assistant Director, Field Operations Muller is a full-service Site Work Contractor based in Northern Virginia. Our unique technology and systems-driven approach has led us to become a leading provider of sustainable civil construction services throughout Maryland, Virginia, and DC.

Responsibilities

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Qualifications

required. Core Expectations (Non-Negotiable) Must be able to access military bases and secure job sites without restriction. Must demonstrate strong, professional communication skills with field crews, management, and office staff.

Must be confident enforcing safety policies on active civil construction sites, including excavation and trenching operations. Must operate independently, proactively, and with authority.

Key Responsibilities

Field Safety Inspections Conduct daily job site safety visits, with a minimum of three site visits per day, focusing on meaningful, in-depth evaluations. Perform site safety inspections and audits, prioritizing excavation, trenching, confined space work, and other high-risk activities. Observe work practices to ensure proper use of PPE, tools, and equipment.

Requirements

Training Orientation Lead new hire safety orientation and ensure all required certifications are completed. Coordinate and track employee safety certifications and renewals. Support internal safety training programs led by the company’s certified trainers.

Participate in future improvements to onboarding and hands-on equipment training initiatives. Incident Management Reporting Respond immediately to job site incidents. Conduct initial evaluations and manage follow-up actions as required.

). Coordinate reporting to insurance carriers or government agencies when required. Maintain internal safety records and documentation, including OSHA-related logs as directed.

Documentation Compliance Prepare and maintain job site safety documentation and internal audit records.

Assist with internal tracking of safety metrics and trends. Safety Culture Leadership Actively promote a strong safety culture through: Participation in safety stand-downs and toolbox talks Monthly safety raffles and recognition initiatives Support of year-end safety recognition programs Exercise full authority to enforce safety policies on site, escalating issues as needed. Work with foremen, superintendents, and directors to improve safety buy-in and accountability.

Participate in monthly superintendent and director meetings to discuss incidents, trends, and safety needs. Coordinate daily coverage with the Safety team to ensure full operational coverage (morning through late-day site presence).

Minimum Qualifications (Required)

S. citizen with the ability to access secure and military installations. Clean background check and ability to pass an MVR.

Valid driver’s license and REAL ID. Reliable transportation. OSHA 30 (Construction) certification required.

Ability to read, write, and speak English and Spanish with clear, correct, and professional grammar. Demonstrated experience performing job site safety inspections or audits. Construction industry experience, with a strong preference for civil, excavation, and trenching work.

(Preferred) CHST or higher safety certification (preferred but not required). Experience working in multi-site, fast-paced construction environments. Proven ability to communicate professionally and assertively with field crews and management.