HSE Supervisor (LSNA-NC)

Jacobs; Cary (NC); On-site; USD 92,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Stock purchase program

PPTO

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a passionate HSE Manager to support Life Sciences North America (LSNA) on a Cary, NC project. You will provide HSE leadership on the night shift, partner with project management, and drive zero‑injury performance while safeguarding client operations.

You will establish HSE plans, lead incident investigations, and ensure regulatory compliance across federal, state, and local agencies. Travel is anticipated within the mid‑Atlantic US region as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in safety, industrial hygiene, engineering or a related field, or equivalent years of experience in lieu of a degree
• Professional HSE certification preferred
• At least 8 years of construction HSE experience managing employees and supporting subcontractor safe work
• OSHA 30‑hour construction training
• Experience delivering safety training, toolbox talks, and related outreach and coaching
• Working knowledge of applicable regulatory compliance and all federal, state and local agency requirements

Responsibilities

• Provide HSE support and leadership on the night shift for a Cary/Wilson, NC project
• Lead HSE excellence and contribute to strategies to protect workers and ensure business continuity
• Maintain communication with LOB HSE Director, project and construction teams to ensure alignment
• Lead incident notification, investigation and reporting processes and support return‑to‑work
• Develop project‑specific HSE plans and review subcontractor hazard assessments
• Participate in operational readiness reviews and governance oversight

Skills

MS Word, Teams, Excel, Outlook, PowerP

Strong communication

Safety training delivery

HSE leadership

Incident management

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in safety/industrial hygiene/engineering or related field

Professional HSE certification (preferred)

OSHA 30-hour construction training

8+ years construction HSE experience

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

At Jacobs, we challenge the present 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

We share a common purpose – to make the world more connected and sustainable. We are looking for a passionate and dedicated HSE Manager to support Life Sciences North America (LSNA) project portfolio. In this initial remit you will provide HSE support and leadership on the night shift related to a project in Cary/Wilson, NC. You’ll partner with project and construction management as well as the Line of Business (LOB) HSE Director to lead HSE excellence, contribute to and development strategies to win pursuits which ensure no worker injuries or negative impacts to our client’s business continuity. You’ll support BeyondZero performance, provide overall leadership, management and direction to the team and client assigned, and take personal ownership and responsibility for protecting people from harm and driving strategies and performance while supporting continuous improvement.

We’ll rely on you to maintain open communication with the LOB HSE Director, project, peer HSE team members and Construction Management teams to provide technical guidance, ensure alignment and guarantee consistent implementation of HSE process tools that support LOB HSE strategic plans and objectives.

By establishing these working relationships, you’ll provide visible support and leadership to all client and LOB stakeholders through interpretation, training, technical review, regulatory guidance and governance oversight, ensuring alignment and consistent implementation of the Jacobs HSE program. You will lead and support incident notification, investigation and reporting processes, facilitate injury management and return‑to‑work processes, assist in developing project‑specific HSE plans, review subcontractor hazard assessments and deliverables, and participate in operational readiness reviews or other relevant forums.

Travel will be anticipated to fulfil the described activities, primarily within the mid‑Atlantic region of the United States. The candidate’s home office is anticipated to be Cary, NC, with possible additional travel within the US and potentially North America for future projects.

Here’s what you’ll need

• Bachelor’s degree in safety, industrial hygiene, engineering or a related field, or equivalent years of experience in lieu of a degree
• Professional HSE certification preferred
• At least 8 years of construction HSE experience managing employees and supporting subcontractor safe work
• OSHA 30‑hour construction training
• Experience delivering safety training, toolbox talks, and related outreach and coaching
• Working knowledge of applicable regulatory compliance and all federal, state and local agency requirements

Ideally You’ll Have

• Experience in construction projects
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Teams, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint
• Strong communication skills and ability to act independently in familiar territory
• Ability to communicate effectively with Hispanic members of the workforce

Benefits

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you and the things you care about: medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount. Eligible employees may enroll in a deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan. Jacobs offers unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) for full‑time salaried/exempt employees, seven paid holidays, caregiver leave, and potential additional rewards including merit increases, performance discretionary bonuses and stock.

Salary

The base salary range for this position is $92,000.00 to $155,000.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job‑related skills, experience and relevant education or training.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.