Regional Safety Manager

Right Traffic; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Right Traffic, LLC. is seeking a Regional Safety Manager to oversee and advance our safety program across the United States. You will lead a team of Safety Officers, develop policies, and drive continuous improvement through audits, investigations, and training.

The role requires up to 60% travel and working with operations leadership to foster a proactive safety culture. Qualifications include a Bachelor's in Occupational Health & Safety or related field, 5+ years of OH&S experience in

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Health or related field.
• 5+ years OH&S experience in construction, highway, utilities, or traffic control.
• 3+ years leadership or managerial experience in multi-site or national capacity.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, and support a team of Safety Officers and field safety personnel.
• Conduct nationwide audits, field inspections, and incident investigations to ensure OSHA, DOT, EPA, and MUTCD compliance.
• Develop and implement health and safety policies, training programs, SOPs, and corrective actions.
• Conduct field visits, risk assessments, and safety observations.
• Collaborate with operations leadership to foster a proactive safety culture.
• Manage incident response, root cause analysis, and return-to-work coordination.
• Represent the company in external regulatory and client meetings.
• Support readiness for new regions and safety startup plans.
• Travel up to 60% of the time, including extended visits to West Coast regions.

Skills

Leadership

Safety program development

Communication

Field coaching

Data analysis

Team management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

Safety data platforms

Job description

Right Traffic, LLC. is a leader in the traffic control industry and the fastest-growing national provider of temporary traffic management services. Our mission is to improve roadway safety across North America through innovation, integrity, and operational excellence. Join a company where safety isn’t just a department—it’s our foundation.

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced and results-driven Regional Safety Manager to oversee and advance our safety program across the United States. The Regional Safety Manager plays a critical leadership role in developing and enforcing company-wide health and safety policies, supporting regional operations teams, mentoring Safety Officers, and driving continuous improvement through data, audits, and compliance initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, and support a team of Safety Officers and field safety personnel.
• Conduct nationwide audits, field inspections, and incident investigations to ensure compliance with OSHA, DOT, EPA, and MUTCD standards.
• Develop and implement health and safety policies, training programs, SOPs, and corrective action processes.
• Conduct field visits, risk assessments, and planned/unplanned safety observations.
• Work closely with operations leadership to build and maintain a strong, proactive safety culture.
• Manage incident response, including root cause analysis, injury follow-up, and return-to-work coordination.
• Serve as the company’s safety representative in external regulatory and client-facing meetings.
• Support operational readiness for new regions and high-priority projects with safety startup plans.
• Travel up to 60% of the time, including extended visits to West Coast regions one week per month.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Health, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of OH&S experience in construction, highway, utilities, or traffic control.
• At least 3 years of leadership or managerial experience in a multi-site or national capacity.
• In-depth knowledge of OSHA, MUTCD, DOT, and EPA standards.
• Strong communication, team leadership, and field coaching abilities.
• Skilled in using Microsoft Office 365 and safety data platforms.
• Ability to travel regularly and work in outdoor environments and active work zones.
• Valid U.S. Driver’s License and clean driving record.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Right Traffic is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to nationality, ethnicity, gender, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.