Regional Safety Manager

Appleton Finn; Seattle (WA); Sur place; USD 170 000 - 205 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Disability coverage (short/long-term)

Life and AD&D insurance

Paid vacation and sick leave

Paid holidays and parental leave

Annual discretionary bonus

401(k) retirement plan with company‑匹

Résumé du poste

Appleton Finn is seeking a Regional Safety Manager to oversee the safety program across the Seattle region for complex commercial construction projects. You will provide strategic leadership across multiple active job sites, mentor regional safety professionals and partner with operations, field teams and trade partners to foster a proactive safety culture and regulatory compliance.

The role requires 10+ years in construction safety, CHST certification, and First Aid/CPR.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of construction industry experience with significant responsibility for safety management across multiple projects.
• Current CHST certification required.
• Current First Aid and CPR certification.
• Thorough understanding of federal, state and local construction safety regulations.
• Proven experience developing and mentoring safety professionals.
• Experience overseeing industrial hygiene, emergency response and fire-protection programs.

Responsabilités

• Provide safety leadership and oversight across multiple projects throughout preconstruction, construction, closeout and post-construction.
• Mentor and assign regional safety professionals according to workload.
• Partner with project teams to identify risks and establish project-specific safety plans.
• Conduct regular jobsite inspections to identify hazards and opportunities for improvement.
• Present safety updates during regional operations meetings.
• Analyze safety data to identify trends and develop corrective actions.
• Lead incident investigations and recommend preventive actions.
• Develop site-specific training and ongoing safety education for employees and subcontractors.
• Coach project leaders on safety policies and best practices.
• Develop and review Accident Prevention Plans, Safe Operating Procedures and toolbox talks.
• Oversee first aid, emergency response and high-risk work-permitting procedures.
• Maintain documentation of incidents and corrective actions.
• Support workers’ compensation claims administration when required.
• Participate in subcontractor prequalification and safety performance monitoring.

Connaissances

Safety leadership

Team leadership

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder communication

Hazard identification

Formation

CHST certification

Outils

First Aid Certification

CPR Certification

Description du poste

A leading West Coast general contractor is seeking an experienced Regional Safety Manager to oversee its safety program across the Seattle region. This is a senior leadership opportunity within a collaborative, employee-focused organization delivering complex commercial construction projects.

The Regional Safety Manager will provide strategic and operational oversight across multiple active job sites while leading a team of safety professionals. The successful candidate will partner closely with regional operations, project leadership, field teams and trade partners to promote a proactive safety culture and maintain the highest standards of regulatory compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide safety leadership and general oversight across multiple projects throughout preconstruction, construction, closeout and post-construction.
• Manage, mentor and assign regional safety professionals according to project workload and operational requirements.
• Partner with project teams during preconstruction and preparatory meetings to identify risks and establish project-specific safety plans.
• Determine appropriate audit frequencies and conduct regular jobsite inspections to identify hazards, program deficiencies and opportunities for improvement.
• Present health, safety and environmental updates during regional operations meetings.
• Analyze leading indicators, incident reports and safety performance data to identify trends and develop corrective actions.
• Lead incident and near-miss investigations, identify root causes and provide recommendations for preventive action.
• Develop and administer site‑specific safety training, orientation programs and ongoing education for employees, craft workers and subcontractors.
• Coach project leaders on company safety policies, procedures and industry best practices.
• Develop and review Accident Prevention Plans, Safe Operating Procedures, Job Hazard Analyses, toolbox talks and OSHA outreach programs.
• Oversee first aid, emergency response and high‑risk work‑permitting procedures.
• Maintain accurate documentation relating to incidents, unsafe conditions, safety violations and corrective actions.
• Support workers’ compensation claims administration when required.
• Participate in subcontractor prequalification and ongoing safety performance monitoring.
• Work alongside corporate and regional leadership to continuously improve safety policies, procedures and performance.
• Conduct performance reviews and support the professional development of assigned safety team members.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of construction industry experience, with significant responsibility for safety management across multiple projects.
• Current Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST) certification.
• Current First Aid and CPR certification.
• Thorough understanding of federal, state and local construction safety regulations.
• Proven experience managing and developing safety professionals.
• Experience overseeing industrial hygiene, emergency response and fire‑protection programs.
• Strong knowledge of subcontractor safety management and specialty‑trade requirements.
• Experience supporting a general contractor delivering large, complex construction projects valued at $20 million or more is strongly preferred.
• Experience within a union environment and managing risks associated with self‑perform work is advantageous.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the confidence to engage effectively with executives, clients, operations leaders, project teams and trade partners.
• Proven ability to influence behavior, promote accountability and establish a positive safety culture across multiple jobsites.

Compensation and Benefits

The position offers a base salary of $170,000 – $205,000, dependent upon experience and qualifications, alongside a comprehensive benefits package that may include:

• Medical, dental and vision coverage
• Company‑paid short‑term and long‑term disability coverage
• Life and AD&D insurance
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• Paid holidays and parental leave
• Annual performance‑based discretionary bonus
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Employee ownership opportunities through an ESOP
• Vehicle or vehicle allowance, fuel card and toll coverage