Regional Safety Manager

Job Description

Job Description

The Regional Safety Manager provides leadership and oversight of the company’s safety program within an assigned geographic region. This position is responsible for aligning corporate safety goals with regional operations, ensuring compliance with all applicable regulatory requirements, and driving a proactive culture of safety. The Regional Safety Manager directly supervises and develops regional safety staff to deliver consistent, high-quality support to project and field teams. The assigned territory for this position includes Northern Virginia and Delaware, and regular travel throughout the region is required to support field operations and safety initiatives.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

The duties and responsibilities are intended to describe the general nature and scope of work being performed by this position. This is not a complete listing, and other duties will be assigned based on the position’s role within the business unit. 

Leadership & Team Development

• Directly supervise and mentor regional safety staff (Area Safety Managers, Safety Coordinators, Safety Specialists).
  
• Set clear expectations and provide coaching, guidance, and performance feedback.
  
• Ensure consistent application of corporate safety policies and practices across all regional projects.
  
• Support succession planning and professional development of safety team members.

Safety Program Management

• Implement corporate safety initiatives at the regional level.
  
• Monitor compliance with OSHA, state, local, and client-specific requirements.
  
• Lead incident investigations, root cause analyses, and corrective action follow-ups.
  
• Manage regional safety reporting, tracking both leading and lagging indicators.

Operations Support

• Partner with Regional Operations Leadership to integrate safety into project planning and execution.
  
• Provide subject matter expertise for specialty/high-risk construction activities.
  
• Conduct field audits, inspections, and observations to verify safe work practices.
  
• Support bid, pre-job, and client meetings as the regional safety representative.

Culture & Engagement

• Drive a culture of ownership and accountability for safety at all levels.
  
• Lead recognition and engagement initiatives to promote safe behaviors.
  
• Act as a resource and advisor to project teams, helping resolve safety challenges proactively.

Qualifications & Experience

• 7–10 years of construction safety experience, including 3+ years in a leadership role.
  
• Specialty construction experience strongly preferred (industrial, power generation, mechanical, or heavy civil).
  
• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Construction Management, or related field preferred.
  
• Professional certifications (CSP, ASP, CHST, OHST) preferred.
  
• Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, and develop a team.
  
• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations, industry standards, and best practices.

Physical Requirements include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer. 
• Able to walk, sit, stand, bend, kneel, stretch, squat and climb.  
• Able to travel to travel to career fairs and recruitment events 
• Able to wear required personal protective equipment. 
• Able to see, talk and hear in person, via phone and/or through online/video.  
• Able to use hands and fingers in a manner that allows for use of a keyboard and phone.  
• Able to lift & carry items up to 15 lbs. 

Key Success Measures

• Consistent compliance and audit performance across all projects in the region.
  
• Improvement in leading and lagging safety indicators (TRIR, EMR, observations, near misses).
  
• High levels of engagement and retention within the regional safety team.
  
• Positive feedback from operations leaders and project stakeholders. 

ODG is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.