Regional Safety Manager - Solar

Moss & Associates (Construction); New York (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Moss & Associates is seeking a Regional Safety Manager - Solar to lead safety efforts across NC/GA regions. You will supervise multiple site EHS teams, ensure compliance with OSHA and related standards, and drive safety programs at a large solar construction portfolio.

The role demands strong leadership, regulatory knowledge, and the ability to travel up to 90% to project sites. Fluency in English is required; Spanish preferred. This is a full-time exempt position under Moss & Associates.

Qualifications

• Associates or BS in Occupational Health and Safety (preferred) with 7+ years in safety leadership roles.
• Working knowledge of OSHA standards as they relate to construction and power generation.
• Certifications such as CHST/OHST, ASP, CSP, CUSP, CSHO; other recognized safety certifications considered.

Responsibilities

• Directly supervise and support multiple site EHS teams.
• Prioritize, delegate and manage multiple safety tasks.
• Lead Moss safety culture with clear vision, processes and tools.
• Conduct site EHS audits monthly on Moss safety program requirements.
• Review root cause analyses and incident reports; drive corrective actions to closure.
• Support and implement EHS programs and initiatives on sites.
• Lead by influence with project teams on assigned sites.
• Keep safety credentials current.
• Assess environmental health and safety risks and propose mitigation strategies.
• Provide guidance on regulatory matters (OSHA, FMCSA, DOT, EPA, ANSI).
• Advise site leadership on Moss policies and procedures.
• Demonstrate ability to work independently and in teams.
• Travel 90% of the time.
• Communicate effectively across diverse cultures; English required; Spanish preferred.

Skills

EHS leadership

OSHA standards

Regulatory knowledge

Travel 90%

Spanish (preferred)

Communication

MS Office

Education

Associates or BS in Occupational Health and Safety

CHST/OHST ASP CSP CUSP CSHO

Valid U.S. Driver’s License

Tools

MS Office Software

Job description

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Moss is a national privately held construction firm with regional offices across the United States focused on construction management, solar EPC, and design-build. The company’s portfolio includes high-rise residential, landmark mixed-use developments, hospitality, K-12 and higher education, justice, solar energy and battery storage, and sports. Moss is ranked by ENR as the nation’s top solar contractor and one of the top 50 general contractors. Moss prides itself on a strong entrepreneurial culture that honors safety, quality, client engagement and employee development.

POSITION SCOPE AND ORGANIZATIONAL IMPACT

Moss’ Regional Safety Manager - Solar is responsible for supporting the site EHS team. The RSM is responsible for supervising and leading a team of Solar Site Managers and overseeing the overall safety functions of Moss staff and sub-contractors. The RSM shall provide leadership and guidance in the areas of safety awareness, incident prevention, risk and case management. The RSM will serve as the primary liaison between the site EHS team, clients, and senior management.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Directly supervise and support multiple site EHS teams
• Ability to prioritize, delegate, and complete multiple tasks
• Take the lead on exhibiting the Moss safety culture by inspiring an empowered culture that creates a healthy environment by honoring relationships through providing clear vision, process, and tools
• Conduct site EHS Audits on Moss safety program requirements at a minimum monthly
• Review root cause analyses and incident reports for completeness and accuracy. Help drive corrective actions to closure when necessary
• Support the maintenance and implementation of EHS programs and initiatives on assigned sites
• Support and lead by influence and strategic partnership with project and construction team on assigned sites
• Keeps safety credentials current
• Demonstrate extensive ability to evaluate environmental health and safety related risks and propose meaningful hazard mitigation strategies and solutions
• Knowledge of record-keeping principles and practices
• Provide guidance to site leadership on regulatory and legislative matters (OSHA, FMCSA, DOT, EPA, ANSI, etc.)
• Provide guidance to site leadership on Moss policies and procedures
• Demonstrate ability to work independently and with a team with attention to detail and organizational abilities
• Ability to travel 90% of the time
• Ability to effectively communicate and demonstrate interpersonal skills across diverse cultures
• Verbal and written English communication skills are required. Bi-lingual (Spanish) preferred
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Perform other duties as assigned

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE

• Associates or BS in Occupational Health and Safety (preferred) and seven years’ experience or ten or more years of experience in safety with a proven ability in EHS leadership roles
• Must have working knowledge of related regulatory agencies and extensive knowledge of OSHA standards as they relate to the construction and power generation industries
• Demonstrated ability to use standard office software programs, including spreadsheets, databases, word processing, etc.
• CHST/OHST, ASP, CSP, CUSP, CSHO. Other recognized safety certifications will be considered case by case
• Valid U.S. Driver’s License with a satisfactory driving record

JOB TITLE

REGIONAL SAFETY MANAGER - SOLAR

JOB LOCATION

DENTON, NC OR WILSONVILLE, GA. THIS PERSON IS OVER THE NORTH CAROLINA AND GEORGIA REGION

Please note: for this role, you must live in or relocate to Denton, NC or Wilsonville, GA

CLASSIFICATION

FULL TIME – EXEMPT – SALARIED

REPORTS TO

DIRECTOR OF ENVIORNMENTAL HEALTH AND SAFETY

This position requires frequent physical activity in both indoor and outdoor environments, including exposure to varying weather conditions. The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must be able to lift and carry materials weighing up to 50 pounds and may occasionally be required to handle loads exceeding that amount with assistance. The employee may be exposed to moving mechanical parts, elevated work areas, loud noise levels, and extreme temperatures. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this role.

Moss is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.