Regional Safety & Health Manager - Mid-Atlantic Region

Burns & McDonnell; Norfolk (VA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell is seeking a Regional Safety & Health Manager to lead safety and health initiatives across the region, ensuring compliance with corporate standards and regulatory requirements. The role covers safety oversight for engineering, construction, and related projects, with frequent site visits and trainings.

The position requires a Bachelor degree with 7 years of field experience, strong analytical and communication skills, driving to locations, and the ability to influence change.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree with 7 years of field construction experience required.
• Experience on transmission, energy, or heavy industrial construction projects.
• Expert knowledge of OSHA, EPA, DOT regulations.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• CHST or CSP preferred.
• Ability to obtain 10-hour Construction Outreach Training or 30-hour Construction Outreach Training.

Responsibilities

• Propose and manage corporate and project Safety & Health initiatives to ensure a safe, healthy workplace.
• Manage safety oversight for engineering, architecture, construction and other projects.
• Develop and implement safety programs and policies aligned with corporate standards.
• Manage the Task Safety Observation initiative.
• Conduct safety audits, site inspections and work observations with project owners and subcontractors.
• Develop and deliver site safety orientations and present at site safety meetings.
• Analyze and report monthly safety statistics; contribute to monthly progress reports.
• Interpret and enforce OSHA, EPA, and DOT regulations.
• Oversee health and safety training including HAZWOPR and 10-hour OSHA Construction Training.
• Perform incident investigations and develop corrective actions.
• Ensure implementation of Burns & McDonnell Safety Program.
• Lead safety training topics and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Analytical skills

Oral and written communication

Interpersonal skills

Presentation of information

Influence and change leadership

Microsoft Office

Valid driver's license

Education

Bachelor degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Health, Safety, Engineering, or Construction Management

CHST preferred

CSP preferred

Other credentials preferred

Job description

Description

The Regional Safety & Health Manager will work with the Global Practice Manager, Corporate Safety, Regional Office Manager and other Regional Safety Managers to provide leadership, direction and ensure compliance with Burns & McDonnell's programs and policies on all Safety and Health matters for assigned region.

• Propose and manage corporate and project Safety & Health initiatives in order to ensure a safe, healthy, and incident-free work place.
• Manage safety oversight for engineering, architecture, construction and other projects.
• Develop and implement safety programs and policies consistent with Burns & McDonnell's corporate standards.
• Manage the Task Safety Observation initiative.
• Manage the process of safety audits, site safety inspections and work observations including project owner and subcontractors.
• Develop and perform site safety orientations.
• Review and present in project site safety meetings.
• Analyze and report monthly safety statistics.
• Provide input to the safety section of monthly progress reports.
• Interpret and enforce OSHA, EPA, and DOT regulations.
• Oversee health and safety training including HAZWOPER and 10-hour OSHA Construction Safety Training.
• Perform incident investigations, generate appropriate reports and provide necessary follow-up.
• Analyze completed incident investigations to identify causes and develop and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure implementation of and compliance with Burns & McDonnell Safety Program.
• Recommend and develop safety training topics.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Health, Safety, Engineering, or Construction Management and 7 years of experience in a construction field environment required.
• Or applicable experience may be substituted for the degree requirement.
• Experience must include field experience on transmission, energy, or heavy industrial construction projects.
• Expert knowledge of Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Department of Transportation (DOT) and other relevant regulations and construction safety standards.
• This position requires driving to various locations.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to clearly and effectively present complex information to all levels of employees, management, and clients.
• Ability to thoughtfully and positively influence, lead, and manage change.
• Expert user of Microsoft office (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Valid driver's license required.
• CHST preferred.
• Or CSP preferred.
• Or other credentials preferred.
• Ability to obtain 10-hour Construction Outreach Safety Training Course.
• Or Ability to obtain 30-hour Construction Outreach Safety Training Course.

This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.

EEO/Disabled/Veterans

Job

Safety & Health

Primary Location US-VA-Norfolk

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: Yes, 50 % of the Time