Regional Manager - Field Operations

Examinetics; Olathe (KS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Progressive Safety is seeking a Regional Manager to lead field employees across multiple projects, build strong client relationships, and ensure safety on site. The role emphasizes coaching, performance management, and proactive problem solving in a fast-paced construction environment.

You will partner with the Director of On-Site Safety Operations during the initial six months, then assume broader responsibilities, travel frequently, and represent Progressive Safety with integrity and

Qualifications

• Minimum 5–7 years in construction leadership or safety management.
• Proven ability to coach, develop field staff and manage client expectations.
• Strong communication, judgment, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead field teams and coordinate on-site safety operations across projects.
• Develop client relationships with safety leaders and project managers.
• Oversee recruiting, onboarding, and performance coaching.
• Travel 50% or more as required by project workload.
• Escalate issues to senior leadership when needed.
• Monitor project health and ensure safety compliance.
• Maintain documentation and reporting to leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Client relations

Field operations

Interviewing

On-site safety

Travel ready

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management

Safety certification (CHST preferred)

Job description

• Develop strong professional relationships with Progressive Safety's field employees across multiple projects and locations.
• Maintain consistent communication with employees and provide additional support to new hires, struggling employees, or projects experiencing challenges.
• Coach employees regarding performance, attendance, reliability, communication, professionalism, client expectations, jobsite relationships, and company expectations.
• Identify and address employee concerns, personality conflicts, communication breakdowns, and performance issues before they become larger client or operational problems.
• Set clear expectations, follow up on corrective conversations, and appropriately document significant employee issues.
• Remain approachable and supportive while holding employees accountable and balancing the interests of the employee, the client, and Progressive Safety.

Client Relationship Management

• Build strong working relationships with onsite client leadership, including safety leaders, project managers, superintendents, construction managers, project executives, and other key contacts.
• During project visits, engage directly with the client rather than limiting the visit to Progressive Safety employees.
• Proactively seek feedback regarding employee performance, upcoming project needs, staffing requirements, and potential concerns.
• Identify issues early and work to resolve routine operational matters before they escape.
• Recognize potential opportunities for Progressive Safety that arise through client relationships and communicate those opportunities to senior leadership.
• Senior leadership retains ownership of major client relationships, pricing, contracts, and significant business decisions.

Recruiting & Candidate Evaluation

• Participate in Progressive Safety's candidate interview and selection process.
• Initially work alongside the Director of On-Site Safety Operations to learn Progressive Safety's hiring philosophy, expectations, and interview process.
• Progress into independently conducting candidate interviews and providing hiring recommendations.
• Evaluate candidates based on communication, professionalism, personality, construction experience, safety experience, reliability, client/project fit, and cultural fit.
• Take ownership of the operational portion of field employee onboarding.
• Prepare and communicate offer information and coordinate with HR regarding onboarding requirements.
• Communicate project details, reporting instructions, schedules, client contacts, and expectations.
• Ensure new employees are prepared prior to their first day.
• Meet local employees onsite when appropriate and personally contact employees starting at distant projects to confirm a successful first day.
• Maintain frequent communication during the employee's first several weeks and initial 30-60 days.

Field Presence & Travel

• Expect approximately 50% or more travel, depending on project and business needs.
• Travel may include local project visits, overnight travel, multi-state travel, and occasional short-notice travel.
• During particularly active periods, travel may exceed 50%.
• Enjoy being in the field, interacting with employees and clients, and staying closely connected to active projects.

Operational Problem Solving

• Take increasing ownership of routine employee, staffing, project, and client issues.
• During the initial development period, work closely with the Director of On-Site Safety Operations.
• Progress from bringing an issue forward, to recommending a solution, to handling the issue and reporting back, and ultimately to handling routine matters independently.
• Coach, manage, and correct employees while recognizing that termination, significant pricing, contractual, financial, and staffing commitments require appropriate leadership approval.

Emergency Field Support

• Maintain enough construction and safety capability to provide temporary field support during a genuine emergency or critical client situation.
• Help coordinate solutions for staffing gaps, call-offs, unexpected absences, and urgent client needs.
• The role is not intended to routinely fill open safety positions or cover normal PTO.

Construction & Safety Knowledge

• Maintain a strong understanding of construction operations and active project environments.
• Possess sufficient safety knowledge to communicate effectively with Progressive Safety professionals and client safety leadership.
• Understand when a routine safety issue can be handled directly and when a more technical matter should be escalated.
• Maintain relevant safety credentials and continue professional development, including pursuit of the CHST when appropriate.

Business & Commercial Awareness

• Over time, develop a working understanding of Progressive Safety's business model, including contract safety staffing, bill rates, overtime structures, per diem, staffing costs, profitability, contracts, and change orders.
• Recognize additional client staffing or safety needs and be comfortable beginning that conversation before involving senior leadership.
• Significant pricing, contract, and financial discussions remain with the Director of On-Site Safety Operations and/or company President.

Training & Development

The Regional Manager should expect to work very closely with the Director of On-Site Safety Operations for approximately the first six months. This period is designed to provide firsthand exposure to Progressive Safety's clients, employees, expectations, culture, site visits, interviews, onboarding, difficult conversations, staffing issues, and operational decision-making.

Responsibility and autonomy will increase as the individual demonstrates sound judgment, earns trust, and develops a strong understanding of how Progressive Safety expects situations to be handled.

Ideal Background

• Construction Project Manager
• Superintendent or Assistant Superintendent
• Field Operations Manager
• Construction Manager
• Safety Manager or Regional Safety Manager
• Safety Director
• Field Manager
• Similar construction leadership professional

The best candidate may not necessarily be the person with the longest list of safety certifications. We place significant value on leadership ability, judgment, communication, construction credibility, emotional intelligence, and the ability to build strong relationships.

What Success Looks Like

• Manage and develop field employees.
• Build meaningful client relationships.
• Identify and solve problems early.
• Conduct strong candidate interviews.
• Successfully onboard new employees.
• Travel wherever the business requires.
• Manage difficult conversations professionally.
• Recognize potential business opportunities.
• Keep senior leadership appropriately informed without requiring leadership to personally manage every routine situation.

The objective is not simply to hire another manager. The objective is to develop a trusted extension of Progressive Safety leadership who can represent the company, its employees, and its culture in the field.