Safety Manager- (OCONUS)

Company: American International Contractors, Inc.
Location: Mc Lean
Posted on: February 28, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description American International Contractors (Special Projects), Inc. (AICI-SP) is currently seeking Safety Manager candidates to work overseas on upcoming projects in Europe and the Middle East. American International Contractors (Special Projects), Inc. (AICI-SP) has established itself as one of the leading construction firms in the Department of State, Overseas Building Operations (OBO) program. We continue to win important contracts and projects throughout this program and others. We have a culture of innovation where our employees can make a difference and are looking for like-minded, dynamic individuals to come and join our rapidly expanding team. We are searching for individuals who hold an active secret security clearance, may have held a clearance in the recent past or have the ability to obtain a security clearance. Experience working with Department of State OBO or U.S. Corps of Engineer as your client and any international experience is highly valued. Our employees are our most valuable resources, and we strive to ensure that every one of them is treated as such. In keeping with this philosophy, we offer a competitive benefits package including: Health insurance (medical, dental, vision), paid federal holidays, long- and short- term disability, life insurance, paid vacation, and a 401K matching program. PRIMARY FUNCTION: The Safety Manager will supervise and monitor construction safety programs and manage (OSHA) inspections as well as train employees on safety regulations and verify program compliance in accordance with U.S. Government guidelines. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Ensure AICI-SP is conforming to all OHS requirements of contract and local OHS policies Effective implementation, coordination, and enforcement of the Construction Accident Prevention Plan (CAPP) Anticipate, identify, evaluate, and implement corrective action through activity/worker hazard analysis, worker training, proactive over-site of construction operations to abate or reduced potential safety and health hazards and dangerous environmental exposures Maintain an in-depth knowledge of all laws surrounding construction safety Develop and implement policies, procedures and other company-wide safety standards Follow incidents of construction-related accidents - perform a thorough investigation to ensure that all required policies were followed Develop and maintain a tracking system to monitor all construction-related accidents Other duties as assigned by the Project Manager or Operations Manager KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE AND SPECIAL SKILLS REQUIRED: Must be authorized to work in the United States Completed the 30 hour OSHA construction safety class Five (5) years as a site construction safety manager or four (4) years, including the aforementioned, if he/she possesses a certified Safety Professional (CSP) certificate Fully knowledgeable regarding all sections in the latest edition of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Safety & Health Requirements Manual EM385-1-1 Proficient in the Microsoft Office suite Must be willing to work overseas PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: International construction industry experience interacting with various diverse cultures An Active Secret Level U.S. Security Clearance Certified in first-aid and CPR Competent Person (CP) training certification (per EM385-1-1) in the following areas: scaffolding; fall protection; hazardous energy; health hazard recognition, evaluation and control of chemical, physical and biological agents; personal protective equipment and clothing to include selection, use and maintenance. PHYSICAL, MENTAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS: The demands described here are not exhaustive, but are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions in accordance with applicable law, provided that the individual does not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of others when performing such essential functions. Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to, among other things, use hands to grasp and reach up with arms overhead, including manual dexterity to operate office equipment, filing, and perform specialized skills. The employee must have the ability to stoop, squat, stand, walk, twist, balance, climb (ladder and stairs of high-rise building), kneel, crouch, speak, carry, and hear. The employee must have the ability to lift, carry, push or pull and move up to 15 pounds of weight without assistance. The job imposes a demand for physical agility and mobility, including the ability to maneuver safely throughout the work site. This position will require the use of personal protective equipment while present in active construction zones. The employee must be able to hear warning sounds and alarms, communicate effectively with coworkers and follow spoken directions. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Mental Demands: The position requires a high degree of concentration in a busy environment. There is a substantial demand for analyzing, perceiving, comprehending, rapid decision making and exercising sound judgment to ensure individual and coworker safety in a potentially dangerous environment. Ability to follow directions and meet deadlines is critical. Environmental Demands: The position entails working on a busy construction site overseas, generally away from the employee’s family, and in countries whose laws and social norms may be much more restrictive than in the United States, with the potential for occasional periods of social unrest, military action, interruption of normal services such as electricity and water, natural disasters, and the like. Work involves a 60-hour workweek, 6 days a week/ 10 hours per day. Flexibility with hours/days is required. Individuals must have comfort working in a high-stress environment and be able to perform the above activities in extreme hot, cold, humid, and wet conditions depending on location and season. Exposure to construction equipment and sharp tools, including power tools, and materials. Some exposure to toxic/caustic chemicals, potential electric shock, significant heights and high noise level, including high-pitched noises. Some potential exposure to dust, fumes, smoke and airborne particles. NOTE: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by individuals assigned this position. They are not exhaustive lists of all duties, responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities, physical job demands and working conditions associated with the position. CJ American International Contractors, Inc. is an EEO/AA/Disability/Vets Employer Powered by JazzHR o0W7t4itgx

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