Health and Safety Manager

Jacobs; All (MO); On-site; USD 81,000 - 111,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Stock purchase plan

PPTO

Paid holidays

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a Health & Safety Manager to lead field-based H&S across a major environmental remediation program in the U.S. You will partner with project teams, environmental professionals, and client stakeholders to proactively manage health, safety, security and environmental risks while supporting field operations and regulatory compliance.

Location is flexible nationwide with preference for Texas, Northern Colorado, or Midwest; travel up to 50% is expected, and you will mentor junior

Qualifications

• BS in Industrial Hygiene, Safety, Engineering, Environmental Science or related field.
• Minimum 5 years H&S experience in engineering, construction, remediation, or hazardous waste industries.
• CIH or CSP certification preferred; candidates actively pursuing certification will be considered.
• Willingness to travel up to 50%.

Responsibilities

• Maintain understanding of local, state, and federal regulations and Jacobs management systems.
• Provide H&S guidance and oversight from planning through execution.
• Deliver high-quality, on-time support to program and project managers.
• Lead or participate in incident investigations and review reports.
• Audit field projects, track corrective actions, analyze trends, and drive continuous improvement.
• Develop, implement, and maintain H&S programs and emergency plans.
• Mentor junior H&S staff and provide training as needed.

Skills

Industrial Hygiene

Safety Management

OSHA HAZWOPER

Field Operations

Regulatory Compliance

Travel willingness

Education

BS degree in IH/Safety/Engineering/Env Sci

Tools

CIH or CSP certification

Job description

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your impact

Join Jacobs and help lead the safe delivery of environmental remediation projects that make a lasting impact on communities across the United States. As a Health & Safety Manager, you will partner with project teams, environmental professionals, and client stakeholders to proactively manage health, safety, security, and environmental risks while supporting field operations, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Our Remediation & Regeneration (R&R) organization is seeking an emerging, associate level H&S Manager to support a major environmental remediation program across the U.S. This role combines field leadership, technical expertise, and project oversight to ensure environmental investigation and remediation activities are planned and executed safely. A significant portion of your time will be spent in the field coaching project teams, supporting safe operations, and reinforcing our Beyond Zero culture.

Working closely with project managers, environmental professionals, and client representatives, you will oversee Jacobs staff and subcontractors performing activities such as soil sampling, monitoring well installation, groundwater sampling, remedial construction, and the operation and maintenance of remediation systems. You will support incident-free operations, project compliance, and operational excellence while coordinating with Firm-wide Security Operations to reduce security risks and address security-related issues.

Location is flexible across the U.S., with preference for Texas, Northern Colorado, or Midwestern locations.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain a thorough understanding of local, state, and federal regulations and Jacobs management systems.
• Adapt to and support client management systems.
• Provide H&S guidance and oversight from project planning through execution.
• Deliver high-quality, on-time support to program and project managers.
• Track program performance through dashboards and management reporting.
• Lead or participate in incident investigations, prepare and review reports, identify trends, and recommend resource allocation based on risk.
• Audit field projects, track corrective actions to completion, analyze trends, and support continuous improvement.
• Recommend process, design, procedural, and operational improvements to reduce hazards and environmental compliance risks.
• Develop, implement, and maintain programs, systems, and procedures that protect employees and the community.
• Support the development, implementation, and testing of emergency response plans and preparedness programs.
• Support subcontractor health and safety prequalification activities, including review of H&S programs, qualifications, and past performance against Jacobs and client requirements
• Serve as a technical expert, mentor junior H&S staff, and provide H&S training as needed.
• Communicate effectively with all levels of the organization, from field teams to Jacobs and client leadership.
• Apply strong analytical and problem-solving skills to support H&S performance.

Here's what you'll need

• BS degree in Industrial Hygiene, Safety, Engineering, Environmental Science, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of H&S experience in engineering, construction, environmental remediation, or hazardous waste industries.
• CIH or CSP certification preferred; candidates actively pursuing certification will be considered.
• Willingness to travel up to 50%.
• Experience developing site-specific Health and Safety Plans.
• Thorough understanding of OSHA HAZWOPER standards.
• Preferred experience in environmental remediation consulting.
• Preferred experience with industrial hygiene practices, procedures, and monitoring.
• Experience collaborating with operational staff to achieve HSE objectives.
• Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal, organizational, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work independently while actively supporting organizational safety initiatives.
• Valid driver's license with no major infractions.
• Willingness to complete a pre-employment drug test and participate in a random drug-testing program.

Additional Information

• Jacobs will not sponsor employment visas (e.g., H-1B) for this position.
• Travel requirement 30% to 50%.

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future.

Employees have access to medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount. Eligible employees may also enroll in a deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan. Jacobs has an unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full-time salaried/exempt employees, seven paid holidays, and caregiver leave. And certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.

The base salary range for this position is $80,900.00 to $111,300.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Job posted on August 14, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.

At Jacobs, we’re partnering across the globe to create the best project outcomes by maximizing the design, digital technology, and support capabilities of our Global Integrated Delivery (GID) teammates. By joining Jacobs, you’ll commit to supporting and engaging with these teams, as we work to build a company like no other.

We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.

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