HSE Supervisor (LSNA-VA)

Jacobs; Cary (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking an experienced HSE Manager to support Life Sciences North America (LSNA) project portfolio. You will provide HSE leadership for a Southeast Pennsylvania project and potential future assignments across the Northeast & Mid Atlantic regions, with travel across North America as needed.

You will partner with project and construction management, LOB regional HSE leadership, and the HSE Director to drive zero-incident safety performance and align with Jacobs BeyondZero goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HSE/EHS, Safety, Engineering or related field.
• Professional HSE/EHS certification (OSHA 30-Hour Construction / CHST / CSP) preferred.
• 5 years of construction industry experience supporting projects.
• Experience collaborating with clients, design teams, and construction management to integrate safety into execution.
• Experience enforcing safe work practices for self-perform and subcontractors.
• Experience delivering safety training and toolbox talks.

Responsibilities

• Provide HSE leadership for Life Sciences construction projects and pursue strategies aligned with LOB plans.
• Lead incident notifications, investigations, and reporting; support injury management and return-to-work.
• Develop project-specific HSE plans, review subcontractor hazard assessments, and participate in readiness reviews.
• Engage with project teams and stakeholders to drive continuous safety improvement and BeyondZero goals.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Training delivery

Incident investigation

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HSE/EHS, Safety, Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

We share a common purpose – to make the world more connected and sustainable. And we’re excited about the innovative ways we can change the world. If you are also interested in turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good, then Jacobs is where you belong. We are looking for a passionate and dedicated HSE Manager to support Life Sciences North America (LSNA) project portfolio.

As part of our team, you will provide HSE support and leadership for a Life Sciences construction project in the Southeast Pennsylvania region, with the potential for future project assignments. You’ll serve as a trusted partner, working with project and construction management, as well as the Line of Business (LOB) Regional HSE Manager and HSE Director, to drive HSE excellence. You will also contribute to and/or develop pursuit strategies that support winning work while ensuring zero worker injuries and no negative impacts to our clients’ business continuity. You’ll be asked to support BeyondZero performance in alignment with the LOB vision and strategic plans, while providing overall leadership, management, and direction to assigned teams and clients.

We’ll rely on you to take personal ownership and responsibility for protecting people from harm, driving strategy and performance, and supporting continuous improvement. You’ll maintain open and effective communication with the Regional HSE Manager, project teams, peer LOB HSE team members, and Construction Management leadership to provide technical guidance, ensure alignment, and support consistent implementation of HSE processes and tools aligned with 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 and support, regulatory guidance, and governance oversight to ensure alignment with and consistent execution of the Jacobs HSE program.

You will be responsible for leading and/or supporting incident notification, investigation, and reporting processes, as well as facilitating injury management and return to work activities. You’ll assist in developing project specific Jacobs HSE plans, reviewing subcontractor hazard assessments and deliverables, and participating, as required, in operational readiness reviews and other forums critical to project success.

Travel anticipated for this role will be associated with fulfilling the responsibilities described above and will primarily support activities in the Northeast & Mid Atlantic region of the United States. Future project assignments may require additional travel within the U.S. and potentially within North America.

Senior Safety Supervisors within Jacobs LSNA LOB must successfully balance multiple demands, including support of field based HSE staff; providing leadership, direction, and vision to Project and Construction Managers and field teams; fostering a supportive yet directive environment to promote subcontractor success; and role modeling a leadership style that demonstrates inclusion and care for our craft workforce. Equally important is the ability to build rapport, partnerships, and a communication style that engenders confidence and trust with our clients. This role requires flexibility, excellent communication skills across a broad range of stakeholders, empathy, commitment, and dedication to delivering project outcomes that ensure workers go home safely every day. While the role includes significant administrative responsibilities, consistently modeling Jacobs’ BeyondZero culture requires visible field leadership—where the work happens—and strong relationship building with the teams delivering it.

If you’re up for the challenge, we’ve been looking for someone just like you.

• Bachelor’s degree in HSE/EHS, Safety, Engineering, or a related field, or an equivalent years of experience in lieu of degree.
• Professional HSE/EHS certification in safety, engineering, or a related discipline preferred.
• 5 years of construction industry experience supporting construction projects, including regulated or mission critical environments.
• Experience collaborating with clients, design teams, and construction management to proactively integrate safety into project execution.
• Demonstrated experience supporting and enforcing safe work practices for self-perform and subcontractor crews.
• Experience delivering safety training, toolbox talks, JHAs, and employee coaching in a field construction environment.
• Experience supporting and implementing company and client safety program requirements at the project level.
• Proven ability to conduct safety observations, assessments, and compliance reviews across multi-trade workforces.
• Bi-Lingual in English and Spanish highly preferred

Ideally, You’ll Have

• Working knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local safety regulations.
• Certifications: At least one required to advance in the hiring process (level dependent): OSHA 30-Hour Construction, OSHA 510, CHST, or CSP.
• Demonstrated ability to lead by influence, supporting consistent safety culture across multi contractor project teams.
• Strong documentation, reporting, and record management skills for regulatory and company compliance.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams).
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with craft personnel, supervisors, and project leadership.
• Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and adapt in a fast-paced construction environment.

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