Regional Safety Manager

A leading West Coast general contractor is seeking an experienced Regional Safety Manager to oversee its safety program across the Seattle region. This is a senior leadership opportunity within a collaborative, employee-focused organization delivering complex commercial construction projects.

The Regional Safety Manager will provide strategic and operational oversight across multiple active job sites while leading a team of safety professionals. The successful candidate will partner closely with regional operations, project leadership, field teams and trade partners to promote a proactive safety culture and maintain the highest standards of regulatory compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide safety leadership and general oversight across multiple projects throughout preconstruction, construction, closeout and post-construction.
• Manage, mentor and assign regional safety professionals according to project workload and operational requirements.
• Partner with project teams during preconstruction and preparatory meetings to identify risks and establish project-specific safety plans.
• Determine appropriate audit frequencies and conduct regular jobsite inspections to identify hazards, program deficiencies and opportunities for improvement.
• Present health, safety and environmental updates during regional operations meetings.
• Analyze leading indicators, incident reports and safety performance data to identify trends and develop corrective actions.
• Lead incident and near-miss investigations, identify root causes and provide recommendations for preventive action.
• Develop and administer site-specific safety training, orientation programs and ongoing education for employees, craft workers and subcontractors.
• Coach project leaders on company safety policies, procedures and industry best practices.
• Develop and review Accident Prevention Plans, Safe Operating Procedures, Job Hazard Analyses, toolbox talks and OSHA outreach programs.
• Oversee first aid, emergency response and high-risk work-permitting procedures.
• Maintain accurate documentation relating to incidents, unsafe conditions, safety violations and corrective actions.
• Support workers’ compensation claims administration when required.
• Participate in subcontractor prequalification and ongoing safety performance monitoring.
• Work alongside corporate and regional leadership to continuously improve safety policies, procedures and performance.
• Conduct performance reviews and support the professional development of assigned safety team members.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of construction industry experience , with significant responsibility for safety management across multiple projects.
• Current Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST) certification.
• Current First Aid and CPR certification.
• Current OSHA Outreach Trainer credentials.
• Thorough understanding of federal, state and local construction safety regulations.
• Proven experience managing and developing safety professionals.
• Experience overseeing industrial hygiene, emergency response and fire-protection programs.
• Strong knowledge of subcontractor safety management and specialty-trade requirements.
• Experience supporting a general contractor delivering large, complex construction projects valued at $20 million or more is strongly preferred.
• Experience within a union environment and managing risks associated with self-perform work is advantageous.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the confidence to engage effectively with executives, clients, operations leaders, project teams and trade partners.
• Proven ability to influence behavior, promote accountability and establish a positive safety culture across multiple jobsites.

Compensation and Benefits

The position offers a base salary of $170,000 – $205,000 , dependent upon experience and qualifications, alongside a comprehensive benefits package that may include:

• Medical, dental and vision coverage
• Company-paid short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Life and AD&D insurance
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• Paid holidays and parental leave
• Annual performance-based discretionary bonus
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Employee ownership opportunities through an ESOP
• Vehicle or vehicle allowance, fuel card and toll coverage