About the Role
The Regional Safety Manager will promote a proactive safety culture across all divisions, providing strategic oversight, development, and implementation of companywide safety policies, procedures, and programs. This individual will lead the safety team to ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal safety regulations. The role requires a strong background in overall safety, including planning, documentation, handling accident investigations, setting organizational safety strategies, and mentoring safety professionals.
Responsibilities
- Direct and oversee the continuous development and implementation of safety policies, procedures, and training programs.
- Provide leadership and guidance to field staff to ensure consistent application of safety standards.
- Conduct and oversee thorough accident, incident, and near-miss investigations, ensuring detailed documentation and corrective action plans.
- Develop and review Safety Work Plans (SWPs) and Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs) across all projects.
- Collaborate with project management, field supervision, and clients to address safety concerns and implement corrective measures.
- Perform audits, inspections, and compliance reviews across all project sites, ensuring alignment with OSHA, DOT, DOB, EPA, NFPA, and other applicable regulations.
- Serve as the primary liaison with regulatory agencies, clients, and external safety representatives.
- Track, analyze, and report companywide safety metrics to executive leadership.
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance safety culture and reduce incidents.
- Develop companywide training standards and serve as a certified OSHA trainer.
- Maintain documentation of safety certifications, training records, and compliance reporting.
Requirements
- Minimum 10+ years of progressive safety management experience in construction.
- At least 5 years in a senior or corporate leadership role.
- Experience leading investigations, writing detailed reports, and developing corrective action plans.
- Demonstrated success in developing and executing companywide safety programs.
- Experience as the head of safety on large-scale infrastructure projects.
Skills
- Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
- OSHA 500 Trainer Certification
- NFPA 70e Supervisor Training
- CPR/First Aid Certification
- HAZWOPER Training
Location
- Newburgh, NY
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 10+ years of progressive safety management experience in construction
- 5+ years in a senior or corporate leadership role
Education Level
- C-3 Competent Person – Lead Certification, preferred
- Certified Safety Professional (CSP), required
- OSHA 500 Trainer Certification, required
- Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST), preferred
Salary/Compensations
- $130k-$170k/year
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- 401K plan
- Paid holidays
- Vacation
- Merit-Based Bonus
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
About the Company
- The E-J Group is active in all facets of electrical contracting, bringing experience, expertise, and a national reputation to projects that range in size up to more than $300 million.
- With over 4,000 employees across 31 offices, E-J delivers full-service electrical solutions for rail systems, transit facilities, office buildings, hospitals, power, renewable energy, clean energy, co-generation facilities, roadway and outdoor specialty work, airports, industrial facilities, data centers, chip plants, universities, sports stadiums, extra high voltage distribution, utility, and gas infrastructure.
- Three generations of family expertise have built an organization that combines practical knowledge with modern technological innovation, providing rapid and efficient solutions for today’s lighting, power, energy, and communication needs.
- E-J has over a 125-year reputation for integrity, quality, and exceptional service in the electrical field.
Equal Opportunity
- The E-J Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and ensures equal employment opportunity for all persons without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.
