Disaster Response Leader: On-Call Safety Manager

WSP; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision benefits

Retirement savings plan

Paid sick leave

Paid vacation and parental leave

Job summary

WSP USA is seeking On-Call Emergency Managers – Safety to support disaster response, recovery and ongoing safety programs. The role involves leading Emergency Management teams, coordinating deployments to sites nationwide and ensuring worksite safety and regulatory compliance.

Cadre members must be flexible for 24-48 hour deployments and can work long hours during active assignments. Ideal candidates hold a relevant degree, OSHA 30 or higher, multiple certifications, and 5+ years in leadership

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Safety or Emergency Management or related field.
• Minimum 5–7 years in a Safety or Emergency Management leadership role.
• Minimum 5 years of cumulative safety experience on projects similar in size and complexity.
• 24 hours of formal SOH-related training within the past 5 years; maintain 8 hours annually.
• OSHA 30 Construction or General Industry certification required.

Responsibilities

• Lead Emergency Management team, serving clients nationwide and in US territories.
• Manage Emergency Operations Center and/or Field Staging Area operations.
• Ensure worksites are safe and compliant with regulations.
• Attend periodic trainings to maintain deployment eligibility.
• Support Emergency Management Project Management functions.
• Uphold ethical decision-making regarding company funds and conduct.

Skills

Leadership in Safety

SOH training compliance

MS Office/Adobe proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Safety / Emergency Management / Public Administration or related

OSHA 30 Certification

Job description

WSP USA is seeking On-Call Emergency Managers – Safety to support disaster response, recovery and ongoing safety programs. The role involves leading Emergency Management teams, coordinating deployments to sites nationwide and ensuring worksite safety and regulatory compliance.

Cadre members must be flexible for 24-48 hour deployments and can work long hours during active assignments. Ideal candidates hold a relevant degree, OSHA 30 or higher, multiple certifications, and 5+ years in leadership