Regional Safety Director

BESCO; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) & Employer 401(k) matching

Short- & Long-term disability保险

Life insurance

10 paid holidays

20 days annual paid time off

Job summary

BESCO is seeking a Regional Safety Manager to lead safety across our electrical construction projects. You will coach Safety Managers, drive a proactive safety culture, and partner with operations leaders to meet safety goals in a dynamic field environment.

Ideal candidates have 7–10 years of safety leadership experience in construction or electrical settings and hold a Bachelor’s degree in a related field, plus CSP/ASP/CHST or equivalent certification.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of progressive safety leadership experience, including management of safety professionals or multi-site programs in electrical or construction settings.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA and state regulations and ability to implement safety programs across locations.
• Experience developing, implementing, and evaluating safety programs with measurable outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and support Safety Managers across regions to ensure consistent execution of safety programs.
• Partner with regional operations and leadership to promote a proactive safety culture.
• Develop and implement regional safety strategies aligned with company goals.
• Lead investigations into injuries, near misses, and incidents with root-cause analysis and corrective actions.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Relationship building

Communication

Influence

Field safety oversight

Education

Bachelor’s degree in occupational safety and health, environmental health and safety, construction management, engineering, or a related field

Professional safety certification such as CSP, ASP, CHST or equivalent

Job description

At BESCO, safety is more than a requirement—it's a core value that drives every project, every decision, and every job site. As a Regional Safety Manager, you'll play a critical leadership role in protecting our people while supporting the successful delivery of complex commercial and industrial electrical construction projects across our regional footprint. Working alongside operations leaders, field teams, and executive leadership, you’ll champion a proactive safety culture through coaching, training, compliance, and continuous improvement. If you're a collaborative leader who thrives in the field, builds trust through relationships, and is passionate about making a lasting impact, we invite you to join our team.

ROLE RESPONSBILITIES

Safety Leadership & Regional Oversight

• Lead, coach, and support Safety Managers across assigned regions, ensuring consistent execution of BESCO's safety programs and expectations
• Partner with regional operations, field leadership, and corporate teams to promote a proactive, people-first safety culture
• Develop and implement regional safety strategies, objectives, and action plans that align with company goals

Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure compliance with OSHA and other applicable federal, state, and customer safety requirements while monitoring regulatory changes and communicating impacts to leadership
• Conduct and oversee jobsite audits, field inspections, and risk assessments, ensuring corrective actions are implemented and sustained
• Support operations in identifying hazards and implementing effective engineering controls, administrative controls, safe work practices, and appropriate PPE
• Lead or support investigations involving injuries, illnesses, vehicle accidents, property damage, near misses, and other incidents, ensuring thorough root cause analysis and corrective action
• Monitor regional safety performance metrics, including incident trends, workers' compensation, and lost-time injuries, using data to drive continuous improvement

Training & Safety Engagement

• Coordinate regional safety training, orientation, and awareness initiatives to strengthen employee knowledge and reinforce safe work practices
• Participate in and facilitate safety committees, meetings, and other employee engagement activities that promote continuous improvement
• Maintain effective working relationships with operations leadership, insurance representatives, regulatory agencies, and other internal and external partners
• Support safety reporting, hazard communication, regulatory documentation, and other administrative functions necessary to maintain an effective safety management program

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in occupational safety and health, environmental health and safety, construction management, engineering, or a related field preferred
• Professional safety certification such as CSP, ASP, CHST, or equivalent preferred

QUALIFICATIONS FOR SUCCESS

• 7–10 years of progressive safety leadership experience, including prior management of safety professionals or multi-site safety programs in an electrical or construction setting
• Demonstrated knowledge of federal and state occupational safety and health regulations, including OSHA requirements
• Experience developing, implementing, and evaluating safety programs across multiple locations or operational teams
• Strong leadership, coaching, and relationship-building skills with the ability to influence employees and leaders at all organizational levels
• Adept at multitasking in a fast-paced environment, with the ability to plan, prioritize, and organize regional activities, team responsibilities, and safety initiatives
• Able to work independently and collaboratively across multiple teams and organizational levels while taking initiative on projects
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to present safety performance, trends, and recommendations to leadership

WHAT WE OFFER:

• 401(k) & Employer 401(k) matching
• Short- & Long-term disability insurance
• Life insurance
• 10 paid holidays
• 20 days annual paid time off

Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by persons assigned to the position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all associated responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions. BESCO reserves the right to change, amend, add, delete and otherwise assign any and all duties, responsibilities and position titles as it deems necessary to meet the needs of the business.

ABOUT BESCO

Since 1950, we’ve built our reputation on delivering dependable, high-quality electrical solutions across a wide range of industries. Our success is rooted in strong relationships, experienced leadership, and a commitment to doing the work the right way—every time.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.