Regional Safety Manager

Responsibilities and Duties:

Leadership & Oversight

• Serve as the regional safety lead, supporting multiple concurrent projects.
• Supervise and mentor Project Safety Managers, Site Safety Coordinators, and subcontractor safety representatives.
• Partner with project management to integrate safety planning into schedules and daily operations.
• Represent the company in safety-related client meetings and regulatory inspections.
• Take a proactive approach to the needs of the assigned region.

Compliance & Risk Management

• Conduct regular inspections, audits, and risk assessments to identify hazards and verify corrective actions.
• Ensure adherence to OSHA, client, corporate and state/local safety regulations.
• Oversee incident reporting, investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective/preventive action plans.
• Maintain accurate records and provide reporting on safety performance.
• Identify leading indicators of injuries and develop mitigation strategies.
• Assist with response to property damage reports.
• Tracking of metrics to include: TRIR, near misses, first aids.

Program Development & Training

• Deliver employee orientations, assist in safety stand downs, and conduct or coordinate specialized safety training (e.g., fall protection, confined space, LOTO, hot work).
• Support the rollout and enforcement of corporate safety programs, policies, and SOPs across the region.
• Assist in developing and refining safety initiatives that drive continuous improvement.
• Oversees random drug testing program.
• Manages company comprehensive drug and alcohol program

Safety Supplies & Resource Management

• Coordinate ordering, inventory, and distribution of safety supplies, PPE, and equipment for regional support.
• Ensure equipment is inspected, calibrated, maintained, and replaced as needed.
• Work with project teams to forecast and meet supply needs in a timely, cost-effective manner.

Corporate Support

• Assist the Corporate Safety Director with company-wide safety initiatives, campaigns, and special projects.
• Provide data, reporting, and field feedback to support executive decision-making.
• Act as a liaison between regional field operations and corporate leadership to ensure alignment on safety goals.
• Make recommendations to management concerning disciplinary actions when safety violations occur.
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Experience:

Experience/Qualifications Required:

• Minimum of 4 years’ experience in the construction industry or a bachelor’s degree in occupational safety and health.

Job Skills:

• Knowledge of Windows based software (Excel, Word) and any e-mail system.
• Detail oriented.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Capable of handling confidential information.
• Able to perform climbing (extreme heights), crawling, heavy lifting (up to 50 pounds) and must not be claustrophobic.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Special Requirements:

• Valid Driver License
• OSHA 30-Hour Construction Industry certification required.
• OSHA 510- Occupational Safety and Health Standards for the Construction Industry course completion required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Professional safety credentials or designations through the Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP), including but not limited to:
• Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST)
• Associate Safety Professional (ASP)
• Graduate Safety Practitioner (GSP)

Any one of the above credentials or a combination thereof is preferred; candidates are not required to hold all listed credentials.