Safety Manager
M.C. Dean
Richmond, VA · Posted August 3, 2026
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About the job
Overview
About M.C. Dean M.C. Dean is Building Intelligence. We design, build, operate, and maintain cyber-physical solutions for the nation’s most mission-critical facilities, secure environments, complex infrastructure, and global enterprises. With over 7,000 employees, our capabilities span electrical, electronic security, telecommunications, life safety, automation and controls, audiovisual, and IT systems. Headquarters in Tysons, Virginia, M.C. Dean delivers resilient, secure, and innovative power and technology solutions through engineering expertise and smart systems integration.
Why Join Us? Our people are passionate about engineering innovation that improves lives and drives impactful change. Guided by our core values—agility, expertise, and trust—we foster a collaborative and forward-thinking work environment. At M.C. Dean, we are committed to building the next generation of technical leaders in electrical, engineering, and cybersecurity industries.
Responsibilities
The Construction Safety Manager is responsible for oversight of Construction Project Safety and Health (S&H), and Risk Management, effectively managing multiple Safety programs, developing and implementing M.C. Dean site-specific project safety plans, and collaborating with Project Management in the implementation and leadership of the Operational Risk Management (ORM) process.
Creating, developing and implementing safety training plans and curriculmns
Conducting new hire orienation (OSHA 10, 30 and CPR/FA training)
Redesigning training material, programs and the employee expierence in hands-on training
Understanding and interpreting electrical safety standards; the National Electric Code (NEC), the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)70E, NESC (National Electrical Safety Code) and overseeing and managing the NFPA 70E training program
Monitoring and measuring effectiveness of training programs
Mentoring safety professionals and cross training with other safety professionals, and communicating updates to safety training material across the organization
Remaining current with all regulatory, operational, and technical matters relative to safety management and safety training programs
Participating in meetings with customers, project team members, and contractors/subcontractors and advising on project-specific Risk and Hazard mitigation plans, S&H training program, and technical reports
Qualifications
Education / Experience:
13+ years of safety management experience, emphasis on developing and implementation training programs with a high school diploma / GED.
7+ years of experience with a Bachelor's degree in safety management discipline (electrial expierence preferred)
5+ years of experience with a Master's degree Experience conducting S&H training, Regulatory compliance expert/1910, 1926, EM-385
Bachelor's degree preferred.
Safety Management Systems knowledge, skill and experience ANSI-Z10, OHSAS 18001, ISO 31000
Understanding of culture and culture building skills
Trainer Designation OSHA 500/502 Safety and Health / Occupational Safety degree from an ABET accredited program Graduate Safety Practitioner (GSP)
Willingness to pursue Associate Safety Professional (ASP), Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST)
Previous electrical / construction / industrial /federal and commercial S&H experience, Certified Electrical Safety Compliance Professional (CESCP)
Abilities:
Exposure to computer screens for an extended period of time.
Sitting for extended periods of time.
Reach by extending hands or arms in any direction.
Have finger dexterity in order to manipulate objects with fingers rather than whole hands or arms, for example, using a keyboard.
Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
Communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
Read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
Apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
Identify and understand the speech of another person.
We offer an excellent benefits package including:
A competitive salary
Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
Paid time off
Tuition reimbursement
401k Retirement Plan
Military Reserve pay offset
Paid maternity leave
Pay Range
USD $125,120.00 - USD $156,400.00 /Yr.
The Construction Safety Manager is responsible for oversight of Construction Project Safety and Health (S&H), and Risk Management, effectively managing multiple Safety programs, developing and implementing M.C. Dean site-specific project safety plans, and collaborating with Project Management in the implementation and leadership of the Operational Risk Management (ORM) process.
Creating, developing and implementing safety training plans and curriculmns
Conducting new hire orienation (OSHA 10, 30 and CPR/FA training)
Redesigning training material, programs and the employee expierence in hands-on training
Understanding and interpreting electrical safety standards; the National Electric Code (NEC), the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)70E, NESC (National Electrical Safety Code) and overseeing and managing the NFPA 70E training program
Monitoring and measuring effectiveness of training programs
Mentoring safety professionals and cross training with other safety professionals, and communicating updates to safety training material across the organization
Remaining current with all regulatory, operational, and technical matters relative to safety management and safety training programs
Participating in meetings with customers, project team members, and contractors/subcontractors and advising on project-specific Risk and Hazard mitigation plans, S&H training program, and technical reports
Education / Experience:
13+ years of safety management experience, emphasis on developing and implementation training programs with a high school diploma / GED.
7+ years of experience with a Bachelor's degree in safety management discipline (electrial expierence preferred)
5+ years of experience with a Master's degree Experience conducting S&H training, Regulatory compliance expert/1910, 1926, EM-385
Bachelor's degree preferred.
Safety Management Systems knowledge, skill and experience ANSI-Z10, OHSAS 18001, ISO 31000
Understanding of culture and culture building skills
Trainer Designation OSHA 500/502 Safety and Health / Occupational Safety degree from an ABET accredited program Graduate Safety Practitioner (GSP)
Willingness to pursue Associate Safety Professional (ASP), Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST)
Previous electrical / construction / industrial /federal and commercial S&H experience, Certified Electrical Safety Compliance Professional (CESCP)
Abilities:
Exposure to computer screens for an extended period of time.
Sitting for extended periods of time.
Reach by extending hands or arms in any direction.
Have finger dexterity in order to manipulate objects with fingers rather than whole hands or arms, for example, using a keyboard.
Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
Communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
Read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
Apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
Identify and understand the speech of another person.
We offer an excellent benefits package including:
A competitive salary
Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
Paid time off
Tuition reimbursement
401k Retirement Plan
Military Reserve pay offset
Paid maternity leave