Regional Safety Manager
Overview
Our client is seeking a Regional Safety Manager to support a major data center construction project in Montgomery, Alabama. This individual will play a critical role in driving a “safety-first” culture across all jobsite activities while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and company safety protocols.
This position is highly field-focused, requiring strong collaboration with project teams, leadership, and field personnel to proactively identify risks, implement safety programs, and maintain a safe and compliant work environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as a safety leader on-site, promoting a culture where safety is the top priority across all operations
- Partner with project management and field teams to identify, evaluate, and control hazardous working conditions
- Deliver and coordinate safety training programs, including PPE, fall protection, heavy equipment operation, LOTO, trenching/excavation, confined space, and OSHA standards
- Maintain a strong field presence (approximately 75% field / 25% administrative)
- Conduct regular jobsite inspections, audits, and safety reviews; ensure corrective actions are implemented and tracked
- Lead incident response efforts, including injury, property damage, and near-miss investigations, and support root cause analysis
- Develop, implement, and maintain site-specific safety programs and procedures
- Support Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs) and promote hazard recognition in the field
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local safety regulations, including OSHA standards
- Interface with third-party safety platforms and compliance systems (e.g., contractor prequalification tools)
- Partner with leadership on safety metrics, reporting, and continuous improvement initiatives
- Assist with new hire safety orientations and ongoing training documentation
- Accompany regulatory inspectors during site visits as needed
- Support driver safety programs and general risk management efforts
- Travel as required to support regional safety initiatives
Qualifications
- Minimum 3+ years of construction safety experience
- Experience supporting large-scale construction or industrial projects preferred
- Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and construction safety standards
- Ability to identify hazards and implement effective corrective actions
- Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record
Certifications (Required/Preferred):
- BCSP Certification (required)
- OSHA 30 (required)
- CPR/First Aid Certification (required)
- OSHA 500 (Train-the-Trainer) – preferred
- OSHA 510 – preferred
- CHST – preferred
Skills & Competencies
- Strong organizational skills with high attention to detail
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
- Ability to influence and engage field teams and leadership
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Strong working knowledge of construction safety practices and compliance standards
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Additional Information
This role requires a hands-on, proactive safety professional who thrives in the field and is passionate about building and maintaining a strong safety culture. The position offers the opportunity to support a high-profile, large-scale construction project with long-term potential.
Compensation: $120K-$130K DOE
Posted: 5/4/26