Safety Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Regional Safety Manager ???? Location: Lexington, KY???? Start Date: ASAP???? Type: Full-Time W2 | Direct HireCompensation & Schedule???? Salary: $100,000 - $112,000 Annually???? Benefits: Comprehensive Full-Time Benefits Package⏰ Schedule: Approximately 40 Hours Per Week???? Regional/Multi-Site Safety LeadershipWhy This Opportunity?Join an established electrical contractor in a key regional safety leadership role responsible for supporting multiple operations, leading and developing Safety Managers, and driving consistent safety performance across electrical construction projects.This position goes beyond traditional site-level safety management. The Regional Safety Manager will partner with operational and corporate leadership to strengthen electrical safety programs, develop safety professionals, ensure regulatory compliance, analyze performance trends, and drive consistent safety expectations across multiple projects and teams.This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced safety leader looking to make a broader organizational impact while helping strengthen the safety culture of a growing electrical construction operation.Required Qualifications✔ 7-10 years of progressive safety leadership experience✔ Prior experience managing, leading, or developing Safety Managers or other safety professionals✔ Experience providing safety leadership across multiple projects, locations, or operational teams✔ Strong knowledge of OSHA construction standards and occupational safety regulationsPreferred Qualifications⭐ Electrical construction or electrical contractor safety experience⭐ Experience supporting commercial, industrial, or large-scale electrical construction operations⭐ Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Safety & Health, Environmental Health & Safety, Construction Management, Engineering, or related field⭐ CSP, ASP, CHST, or equivalent professional safety credential⭐ OSHA 500 or OSHA 510⭐ NFPA 70E knowledge and electrical safety program experience⭐ Experience leading multi-site or regional safety programsWhat You'll Be DoingProvide regional safety leadership across multiple electrical construction projects and operational teamsLead, coach, mentor, and support Safety Managers to strengthen individual and team performancePartner with operations, project leadership, and corporate leadership to develop and execute safety strategiesDrive consistent implementation of electrical construction safety programs across projectsEnsure compliance with OSHA, NFPA 70E, company standards, and applicable regulatory requirementsConduct and oversee jobsite audits, inspections, field observations, and risk assessmentsSupport electrical hazard identification and safe work planningProvide leadership around Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), hazardous-energy control, and electrical safe work practicesLead and support incident investigations, root cause analyses, and corrective action implementationAnalyze leading and lagging safety indicators to identify trends and opportunities for improvementDevelop and deliver safety training for field personnel, supervision, and leadershipPromote proactive hazard recognition and pre-task planningAdvise project teams on engineering controls, administrative controls, PPE, and hazard mitigation strategiesMonitor workers' compensation trends and key safety performance indicatorsMaintain and oversee regulatory documentation and safety reporting requirementsCollaborate with project management, field leadership, insurance representatives, consultants, and regulatory agenciesStrengthen accountability and promote a proactive safety culture throughout the organizationTechnical KnowledgeCandidates should have strong working knowledge of:OSHA Construction StandardsElectrical Construction SafetyNFPA 70E Electrical SafetyElectrical Hazard RecognitionLockout/Tagout (LOTO) & Hazardous-Energy ControlArc Flash & Electrical Shock Hazard AwarenessEnergized Work Planning & Electrical Safe Work PracticesTemporary Power & Electrical DistributionFall Protection & Elevated WorkAerial Lifts & MEWPsTrenching & Excavation SafetyCrane, Rigging & Material Handling OperationsJob Hazard Analysis (JHA) & Pre-Task PlanningRegional & Multi-Site Safety ManagementSafety Leadership & Team DevelopmentIncident Investigation & Root Cause AnalysisSafety Metrics & Trend AnalysisRegulatory Compliance & DocumentationContractor Safety ManagementContinuous Improvement & Safety Culture DevelopmentWhat Success Looks LikeThe ideal candidate is a strong safety leader who understands both the technical risks of electrical construction and the leadership required to drive consistent safety performance across multiple projects.Success in this role requires the ability to lead and develop Safety Managers, build credibility with electricians and field supervision, partner effectively with operational leadership, and proactively address electrical and construction hazards before incidents occur.The successful candidate will help create consistency across projects, strengthen electrical safety programs, develop the safety team, and drive measurable improvements in safety performance and culture.Apply TodayQualified candidates should submit a resume for immediate review.If you have experience directly related to this position, please ensure your resume clearly reflects your electrical construction safety and leadership experience, including safety team management, multi-project or regional oversight, NFPA 70E, LOTO/hazardous-energy control, OSHA compliance, incident investigations, safety program development, and measurable improvements in safety performance.Interviews are actively being scheduled for qualified candidates.