Regional HSE Manager

Middlesex co; Middlesex (NJ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Medical, dental and vision plans

401k with matching

Tuition reimbursement

Generous paid time off

Job summary

A leading construction company is seeking a Regional HSE Manager who will be responsible for promoting and enforcing the corporate Health, Safety & Environment program. The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of field safety experience in heavy civil construction, strong leadership qualities, and knowledge of OSHA regulations. This role includes conducting safety inspections, mentoring site safety professionals, and ensuring compliance with safety policies. Excellent communication skills are essential, and the position requires occasional travel within the region.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of field safety experience in heavy civil construction.
• 2+ years of rail construction experience or ability to hold rail credentials.
• Knowledge of general construction safety and health regulations.

Responsibilities

• Promoting and enforcing the corporate HSE program.
• Conducting safety inspections and incident investigations.
• Preparing daily and weekly safety reports.

Skills

Field safety experience

Interpersonal skills

Leadership qualities

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in a safety-related field

Tools

OSHA regulations

Safety management certifications (CSP, SMS, CHST)

Job description

The Middlesex Corporation is a nationally recognized and award-winning leader in the heavy civil construction industry. Since 1972, the family business founded by Robert W. Pereira has developed an extensive client and project list through its consistent efforts to safely build America’s infrastructure. The Middlesex Corporation specializes in building and reconstructing highways, bridges, marine, rail, and transit facilities through its collaborative team approach and focus on core values. In addition, Middlesex Asphalt in Central Florida is one of the largest and most productive asphalt plants in the United States with Middlesex Paving earning an equally solid regional presence and reputation.

Position Summary

The Regional HSE Manager is responsible for promoting and enforcing the corporate Health, Safety & Environment (“HSE”) program, providing safety support to construction operations, and mentoring regional site safety professionals. The position requires the ability to work collaboratively with field operations to support a safe work environment for team members while using independent judgment to resolve safety-related issues.

Responsibilities

• Complies with, enforces, and actively promotes all corporate safety policies and procedures in addition to ensuring adherence to our number one core value – Safety first in all we
• Assists the HSE Department in managing the overall corporate safety program by conducting, tracking, and reporting on accident/incident, near miss reports, audits, engagement activities, observations, orientations, trainings, and other related safety activities, as well as recordkeeping of related
• Responds to and serves as the regional safety representative for (among other things) all critical activities, crisis events, and OSHA, FRA, & NTSB inspections, and investigations
• Assists the project in work planning and development of job hazard analysis and safe work
• Performs regular field safety inspections, accident/incident investigations (including root cause analysis), industrial hygiene assessments, and safety audits on active construction
• Prepares daily and weekly reports on all safety
• Conducts safety orientations and training in small and large group
• Mentors regional site safety professionals
• Attends various construction meetings (pre‑bid, pre‑award, pre‑construction, ) as necessary.
• Meets regularly with the HSE Operations Director
• Manages and provides safety coverage as needed across the region in support of operations.
• Performs additional assignments as required by the needs of the Company, or as otherwise

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in a safety-related field is strongly
• 7+ years of field safety experience in heavy civil construction, transportation, or related field
• 2+ years of rail construction experience or ability to hold rail credentials.
• Knowledge of general construction safety and health regulations, including OSHA
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Safety Management Specialist (SMS), or Certified Health & Safety Technician (CHST) certificate or equivalent strongly
• Experience with Maintenance of Traffic (MOT)
• OSHA Authorized Construction Trainer preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Necessary Attributes

• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to adapt to different personalities and management
• Self‑starter with excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to manage a team in an efficient and effective
• Reliance on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish
• Dedicated and hard working
• Strong leadership qualities
• Willing to travel within the region

We offer our full-time and eligible part time team members a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry. Benefits include medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible team members and dependents, employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, top-tier 401k with matching, tuition reimbursement, industry leading referral program, and generous paid time off.

Middlesex provides equal employment opportunities to all team members and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.