Environment, Health and Safety Manager

The Green Recruitment Company is hiring an Environment, Health and Safety Manager for solar construction projects in Washington, DC. This role involves being the primary safety contact, conducting audits, and managing safety reporting, with approximately 50% travel required. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of construction safety experience, strong OSHA knowledge, and can work both independently and with field teams. The position allows for remote management of safety programs.
We are seeking a Safety Manager to support a portfolio of solar construction projects (typically under 50 MW). This role will serve as a primary safety contact for the company, combining field presence with remote oversight.


The ideal candidate is experienced in construction safety, strong in reporting and compliance, and comfortable working both independently and alongside field teams. This position requires approximately 50% travel, with the remaining time spent remotely managing safety reporting and program support.


Key Responsibilities


Serve as a primary safety contact for projects and internal teams



Conduct site visits, audits, and safety inspections to ensure compliance



Lead incident investigations and complete detailed reports



Manage and maintain safety reporting, including tracking trends and corrective actions



Prepare regular safety reports for leadership



Partner with field teams to support safe work planning and execution



Provide training and guidance to site personnel and subcontractors



Ensure compliance with OSHA and company safety standards



Support development and improvement of safety programs and procedures



Qualifications


5+ years of construction safety experience (solar preferred)



Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations



Experience with incident investigations and reporting



Ability to manage safety documentation and data



Willingness to travel up to 50%



Strong communication and organizational skills



Ability to work both remotely and in the field



Preferred


OSHA 30-hour certification



CHST, ASP, CSP, or similar certifications



Experience supporting multiple job sites simultaneously