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IES Holdings

Diversified holding company operating electrical services

Safety Manager

Full-TimeDeadline 6/30/27
$100k - $115k/yr+ Additional incentives
Senior
Bachelor's
Sterling, VA, USA
HybridTravel within the branch or regional territory is required; occasional overtime and weekends may be needed.
Facilities OperationsEnvironmental Health & Safety

About the job

Requirements
  • Must have a high school diploma or GED equivalency; an associate degree or higher is preferred.
  • Must have at least seven years of experience in construction safety, preferably in telecommunications or the electrical industry, or a combination of related work experience and time subject to review.
  • Must have knowledge of OSHA 29 CFR 1926 Safety and Health Regulations for Construction.
  • Must have knowledge and experience with Confined Space Entry Standards 1926.1200 Subpart AA.
  • Must hold current status as an Authorized OSHA OTI 500 Construction Outreach Trainer.
  • Must have CHST (Construction Health/Safety Technician) certification or equivalent.
  • Must have OSHA 510/500, OSHA 30, and First Aid/CPR certification.
  • Must have proven problem-solving and critical-thinking skills and be able to read, write, and deliver oral presentations effectively.
  • Must be able to travel within the branch or regional territory as needed and be willing to work overtime and weekends if needed.
  • Must be able to perform inspection functions involving walking, climbing, squatting, lifting, bending, and twisting.
  • Must be able to lift 50 pounds and distinguish applicable codes, colors, and symbols.
  • Must maintain body equilibrium and agility when walking, standing, crouching, or ascending or descending stairs.
  • Must be able to bend at the waist and knees and extend arms and hands in any direction repetitively.
  • Must be able to learn company and customer computer systems.
  • Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Must be proficient with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
  • Must be detail-oriented and have strong organizational skills.
  • Must be able to communicate effectively with project stakeholders, including field personnel, IES management, and customer interfaces.
  • Must be able to respond as needed to safety emergencies, with or without advance notice.
  • Must meet the company's minimum driving standards.
  • Must be able to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
  • Must have good customer relations skills.
Responsibilities
  • Implement, administer, and monitor IES safety policies, procedures, and programs for assigned locations, departments, projects, geographical region, or client.
  • Ensure compliance with IES and site/customer safety policies and procedures, as well as federal and state standards.
  • Support operations in developing action plans for branches, offices, or projects in the region that are not meeting safety goals and expectations.
  • Conduct safety presentations and develop related presentations and training as required.
  • Schedule and coordinate safety audits and inspections to determine compliance with applicable IES and site/customer policies, procedures, programs, and federal and state safety standards.
  • Conduct or direct activities to identify potential hazards, develop corrective safety action plans, and work with operations and management on implementation.
  • Develop processes and plans to reduce or eliminate hazards and safety incidents.
  • Deliver and coordinate management training in accident prevention techniques and compliance with applicable safety policies, procedures, programs, and standards.
  • Prepare written reports and summaries about safety audits, investigations, and issues as needed.
  • Conduct and coordinate root-cause investigations of recordable incidents, near misses, and vehicle incidents.
  • Use root-cause analysis to help operations identify and implement corrective actions to prevent similar incidents.
  • Establish committees, conference calls, and video meetings to facilitate communication within the region.
  • Notify the Director of Safety and DSM of OSHA inspections in the region and provide guidance to local resources or attend when feasible.
  • Prepare and maintain safety records and reports, including OSHA 300 logs and incident data for the region or assigned client.
  • Teach, counsel, and mentor stakeholders to uphold the IES Safety Culture.
  • Participate in hiring and managing site safety coordinators and managers.
  • Participate in claims reviews for claims within the region and division as needed.
  • Travel as required for business needs.
  • Perform other responsibilities as assigned.
  • Lead others in creating, developing, and implementing project process improvements.
  • Act as the company liaison with customers, vendors, contractors, and IES representatives.
Desired Qualifications
  • Construction safety experience in the telecommunications or electrical industry is preferred.
  • An associate degree or higher is preferred.

About the company

IES Holdings is a diversified holding company that owns and coordinates electrical contracting and related infrastructure services across four segments: Communications, Residential, Commercial & Industrial, and Infrastructure Solutions. It operates by aligning a nationwide network of more than 8,000 employees across 125+ locations to install, maintain, and upgrade electrical systems for data centers, homes, commercial and industrial facilities, and infrastructure projects. Its differentiation comes from its scale, diversification, and wide geographic reach, built by consolidating many local contractors into a multi-segment group. Its goal is to provide reliable electrical contracting and infrastructure solutions across multiple markets by leveraging its nationwide network and acquisitions.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Houston, Texas

Founded

1997

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What believers are saying

  • Communications revenue jumped 35% in Q2 2026 from data center and distribution demand.
  • Backlog hit $3.9 billion on March 31, 2026, up 62% from fiscal 2025.
  • Gulf Island and DBM Global add fabrication capacity for larger industrial projects in 2026.

What critics are saying

  • Residential revenue fell 10% in Q2 2026 as housing weakness persists through 2027.
  • DBM Global integration risk peaks by December 2026, when IES closes a $650 million deal.
  • Data center concentration ties IES to hyperscaler spending; any pause hits backlog and margins.

What makes IES Holdings unique

  • IES combines electrical contracting with data center, industrial, and structural steel capabilities.
  • Tontine-backed control lets IES buy companies fast, including Gulf Island and DBM Global.
  • A no-long-term-debt balance sheet supported $300 million credit capacity in June 2026.

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GlobeNewswire
Aug 10th, 2026
IES Holdings to Acquire DBM Global

Transaction Establishes New Structural Line of Business, Adding One of the Largest Independent Structural Steel Fabrication and Erection Platforms in the...

Yahoo Finance
May 9th, 2026
IES Holdings subsidiary acquires Broadwind Texas facility for $19.5M

IES Holdings subsidiary IES Infrastructure has agreed to acquire Broadwind Heavy Fabrications' production facility in Abilene, Texas, for up to $19.5 million. The deal includes real property, equipment, machinery and related assets, with consideration comprising cash and non-cash value tied to a below-market lease arrangement. Approximately 140 employees involved in wind tower manufacturing are expected to transfer to IES Infrastructure after the lease term ends. The transaction was announced on 5 May 2026, following a definitive agreement signed on 30 April. IES Holdings reported second-quarter adjusted earnings per share of $4.16, up from $3.30 year-on-year, with revenue rising to $974.2 million from $834 million. The company maintains a backlog of approximately $3.9 billion, driven by strong demand in data centres and communications infrastructure.

Yahoo Finance
May 7th, 2026
IES Holdings Q2 revenue jumps 17% to $974M on surging data center demand

IES Holdings reported fiscal second-quarter 2026 results on 1 May, with revenue reaching $974 million, up 17% year-over-year. Operating income rose 21% to $112.3 million, whilst net income attributable to IES climbed 56% to $109.9 million, yielding diluted earnings per share of $5.44. The Communications segment drove growth with a 35% revenue increase from data centre and distribution centre demand. Infrastructure Solutions revenue surged 64%, boosted by the January acquisition of Gulf Island Fabrication, which contributed $37.5 million. However, the Residential segment declined 10% due to housing market weakness. IES Holdings ended the quarter with $49.5 million in cash and over $214 million in marketable securities.

Yahoo Finance
May 6th, 2026
IES Holdings trades at 34.9x P/E after Q2 2026 beat and Gulf Island Fabrication acquisition

IES Holdings has raised eyebrows after reporting strong Q2 2026 results and acquiring Gulf Island Fabrication. The company posted higher sales, earnings and backlog, driven by its Communications and Infrastructure Solutions segments. Shares surged 37% over the past month, with a one-year total shareholder return of 178%. Despite the rally, the stock trades at a price-to-earnings ratio of 34.9x, below both the US Construction industry average of 45.8x and peer average of 48.1x. The company delivered profit growth of 55.7% over the past year and maintains a return on equity of 35.6%. At $661.40 per share, the stock trades roughly 6% below analysts' $700 price target, suggesting potential upside remains despite recent momentum.

Yahoo Finance
Mar 23rd, 2026
IES director sells $3.8M in shares following 157% stock surge

IES Holdings director Todd Cleveland sold 7,500 shares of common stock valued at approximately $3.8 million across two transactions between 24 February and 4 March 2026, according to SEC filings. The sales represented about 8.9% of his direct holdings at the start of the period. The sale occurred following a 157% one-year total return in IESC stock and continues a multi-year pattern of position reduction. Cleveland's remaining direct holdings now stand at roughly half their April 2023 level, valued at approximately $34.1 million based on the 20 March closing price of $436.95. The 7,500-share sale was smaller than Cleveland's roughly 10,000-share median for previous open-market sales since April 2023. All transactions involved directly held common shares, with no derivative securities or indirect holdings affected.