Regional Safety Manager
Position Description
The Regional Safety Manager plays a critical role in supporting regional operations by promoting and reinforcing Penhall’s safety-first culture across all branches and jobsites. This position partners closely with operations leadership, field teams, and project stakeholders to ensure compliance with company safety standards and all applicable regulatory requirements. The Safety Manager serves as the regional subject matter expert for occupational health and safety while contributing to the overall success, safety performance, and operational effectiveness of the region. This is a full-time position with competitive pay and comprehensive benefits.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Promote and reinforce Penhall’s safety-first culture across all regional operations and jobsites.
- Serve as the regional subject matter expert for occupational health and safety matters.
- Provide leadership, coaching, and mentorship to operations teams regarding safe work practices, hazard mitigation, and regulatory compliance.
- Conduct regular site visits to evaluate field safety performance and operational compliance.
- Collaborate with branch managers and project teams to proactively identify and resolve safety concerns.
- Ensure compliance with OSHA, MSHA (where applicable), DOT, and all applicable federal, state, and local safety regulations.
- Develop, implement, and maintain regional safety policies, procedures, and training programs.
- Monitor and evaluate safety performance metrics, trends, and corrective action plans.
- Lead investigations involving incidents, injuries, near misses, and property damage events.
- Prepare detailed incident reports and recommend corrective and preventive actions.
- Coordinate and conduct safety orientations, toolbox talks, leadership training, and regulatory compliance training.
- Assist in the development of employee safety competencies and certifications.
- Support onboarding and ongoing safety education for field employees and supervisors.
- Facilitate emergency response planning and preparedness activities.
- Perform routine field audits, inspections, and behavioral observations.
- Ensure jobsite documentation, permits, JHAs, and safety records are properly maintained.
- Track corrective actions and verify timely completion.
- Assist with customer safety audits and contractor qualification requirements.
- Partner with estimating, project management, and operations teams during project planning and execution.
- Participate in pre-construction meetings and high-risk activity planning.
- Support claims management and workers’ compensation processes in coordination with HR and Risk Management.
- Assist branches in achieving company safety goals and KPIs.
- Maintain accurate regional safety records and reporting.
- Prepare and present regional safety performance reports to leadership.
- Communicate regulatory updates and company safety initiatives effectively across the region.
Essential Core Competencies:
- Safety Leadership: Demonstrates a strong commitment to workplace safety and promotes safe behaviors across all levels of the organization.
- Communication: Effectively communicates safety expectations, training content, and regulatory updates to diverse audiences.
- Problem Solving: Identifies hazards, investigates incidents, and develops practical corrective actions to reduce risk.
- Accountability: Maintains consistency and ownership in enforcing safety standards, policies, and procedures.
- Adaptability: Responds effectively to changing operational priorities, field conditions, and regulatory requirements.
- Team Collaboration: Works closely with operations, project teams, HR, and leadership to support company safety goals and operational success.
- Professionalism: Maintains a high level of integrity, discretion, and professionalism when interacting with employees, customers, and external agencies.
Qualifications: Need to Have and Nice to Have:
- Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health & Safety, Construction Management, or related field preferred; equivalent experience with safety certifications considered
- 5–7 years of progressive safety management experience in construction, industrial services, or related industries required
- Strong working knowledge of OSHA regulations and construction safety standards required
- Experience conducting incident investigations and root cause analysis required
- Ability to travel extensively throughout the assigned region required
- Excellent communication, leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills required
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and safety management systems required
- OSHA 500 Certification preferred
- CSP (Certified Safety Professional), CHST, ASP, or similar certification preferred, or ability to obtain certification within six months of hire
- Experience in concrete cutting, demolition, heavy civil, or specialty contracting industries highly desired
- Bilingual English/Spanish skills are a plus
- Must successfully pass post-offer pre-employment drug/alcohol screening, background check, and motor vehicle records check
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to walk active construction sites and industrial environments.
- Ability to climb ladders, navigate uneven terrain, and wear required PPE.
- Capable of occasionally lifting up to 25 pounds.
- Ability to travel by vehicle and air as required.
Work Environment:
Combination of office, branch, and active construction jobsite environments. Frequent exposure to outdoor weather conditions, dust, noise, and heavy equipment operations. Must comply with all company and customer safety requirements.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Legal Disclaimer:
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
Penhall Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, compensation inquiries, discussions or disclosures, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. (41 CFR §§ 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a))
This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees in this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications required. Penhall Company reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other responsibilities as necessary.
AI-Assisted Hiring and Automated Decision Tool Disclosure
The Company may use Artificial Intelligence (“AI”), machine learning technologies, and/or automated decision-making tools to assist in certain aspects of the recruitment and hiring process, including reviewing applications, resumes, assessments, and candidate qualifications. These tools are used to support the evaluation process and are not used as the sole basis for employment decisions.
All employment decisions are ultimately made by qualified Company representatives. The Company maintains human oversight of hiring decisions and does not permit automated systems to make final employment determinations independently.
The Company is committed to equal employment opportunity and to complying with all applicable federal, state, and local employment, privacy, and anti-discrimination laws. The Company does not intentionally use AI systems in a manner that unlawfully discriminates against applicants or employees based on any protected characteristic under applicable law.
Applicants may request reasonable accommodations, alternative evaluation methods, or additional information regarding the Company’s use of automated tools by contacting Human Resources.
Where required by applicable law, the Company may provide additional notices regarding the use of automated decision-making tools, data practices, retention periods, or bias audit information.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $110,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
License/Certification:
- CHST or CST (Preferred)
- OSHA 30 (Preferred)
Willingness to travel:
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Columbus, OH 43268
