Regional Safety Manager

Regional Safety Manager – Carolinas & Virginia

Company:

Chaparral Co.
Location:

Charlotte, NC area (remote/field-based; NC, SC, and VA coverage)
Reports to:

Regional Safety Director
Travel:

50–75% regional travel to active jobsites
Employment Type:

Full-time, exempt
About Chaparral Co.

Chaparral Co. is a specialty subcontractor headquartered in Waco, Texas, delivering mechanical and plumbing insulation, firestop systems, and protective coatings across the Southeast and beyond. Our crews work on complex, high-profile projects including data centers, aerospace and manufacturing facilities, life sciences campuses, healthcare, and aviation. We work under some of the most demanding general contractor and owner safety programs in the industry, and we expect our safety leaders to help us exceed them.
Position Summary

The Regional Safety Manager is the primary safety leader for Chaparral's field operations in North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia. This role owns site-specific safety planning, GC and owner submittals, field auditing, incident management, and crew-level training across a multi-project portfolio. The ideal candidate is a hands-on field leader who builds credibility with foremen and crews, communicates confidently with GC safety teams, and turns documentation into real hazard control.
Key Responsibilities

Program Execution & Documentation

Develop, submit, and maintain Site-Specific Safety Plans (SSSPs), Safe Start packages, Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), and pre-task plans in line with GC, owner, and Chaparral requirements
Prepare Competent Person designations and personnel qualification packages for project onboarding
Make sure project safety documentation stays current as scopes, crews, and site conditions change
Field Leadership & Auditing

Conduct regular jobsite inspections and audits, document findings, and track corrective actions to closure
Coach foremen and Competent Persons on hazard recognition and control, with emphasis on aerial lifts, scaffolds, ladders, fall protection, hand and laceration hazards, respiratory protection, and hazard communication
Act as Chaparral's safety point of contact with GC and owner safety representatives on assigned projects
Incident Management

Respond to and lead investigations of injuries, near misses, property damage, and theft incidents; perform root cause analysis and drive corrective actions
Manage OSHA recordkeeping for the region (300/300A/301) and coordinate return-to-work and case management with corporate safety, HR, and insurance partners
Prepare clear, defensible incident documentation for leadership and, when needed, legal review
Training & Development

Deliver and track new-hire orientation, toolbox talks, and task-specific training (fall protection, aerial lift, ladder, HazCom, PPE, and more)
Mentor and support Safety Coordinators and field safety personnel in the region
Take part in monthly safety team meetings and contribute to company-wide program improvements
Compliance

Maintain working knowledge of and apply 29 CFR 1926, 29 CFR 1910 where applicable, state OSHA plan requirements (NC, SC, and VA operate State Plans), relevant ANSI/ASTM standards, and USACE EM 385-1-1 on applicable federal work
Required Qualifications

5+ years of construction safety experience, including at least 2 years in a field-facing safety leadership role
OSHA 30-Hour Construction (OSHA 500/510 preferred)
Demonstrated experience writing SSSPs, JHAs, and GC safety submittals
Experience leading incident investigations and maintaining OSHA records
Strong written communication and comfort working with GC and owner safety teams on large commercial and industrial projects
Valid driver's license and the ability to travel regularly across NC, SC, and VA
First Aid/CPR/AED certification, or the ability to obtain it within 30 days
Preferred Qualifications

BCSP credential:

CHST, ASP, or CSP

(or actively pursuing one)
Bilingual in English and Spanish
Specialty subcontractor experience, particularly mechanical, insulation, firestop, or MEP trades
Experience on data center, aerospace, pharmaceutical, healthcare, or federal projects
Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Construction Management, or a related field
OSHA 500 trainer authorization or other trainer credentials
Work Environment & Physical Requirements

Frequent jobsite presence in active construction environments, including work at heights, around aerial lifts and scaffolding, and in variable weather. Must be able to walk large sites, climb ladders and stairs, and wear required PPE, including respirators when needed.
What We Offer

Competitive salary:

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Company vehicle or vehicle allowance

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Medical, dental, and vision benefits; 401(k)

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Support for professional development and BCSP certification
A visible, high-impact role on a growing safety team
Chaparral Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

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