POSITION SCOPE AND ORGANIZATIONAL IMPACT:

The Regional Safety Manager for South Florida is a key business partner/resource for the Regional Leadership Team and project teams, providing assistance in the implementation and execution of the Safety, Health, and Environmental Program. This person will also serve as the primary liaison between the EHS Department and the South Florida North Region, which currently expands from Fort Lauderdale to West Palm Beach. The overall South Florida Region currently consists of 27 active construction projects and expands from Miami to West Palm Beach. The region may grow as operations expand throughout Florida. There are currently four senior safety managers supporting the construction site safety teams.

The Regional EH&S leader for the South Florida North region will assist with safety, health, and environmental preconstruction reviews. This person will serve as a resource to the project teams in preventing occupational injury/illness-related losses by establishing appropriate loss control/reduction activities. Responsibilities include reviewing incident reports and inspections, assisting with investigations, mentoring Sr. Safety and Site Safety Managers, conducting monthly project audits to identify kaizen opportunities, and identifying trends in the region.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs safety, health, and environmental reviews of projects and the region, including producing reports, conducting meetings, reporting findings to management, and ensuring corrective actions are completed

• Conducts weekly site EHS audits

• Partners with Operations and project trade contractors to ensure the implementation of a comprehensive Safety, Health, and Environmental Program

• Investigates employee inquiries, suggestions, and complaints

• Provides guidance on regulatory and legislative matters (OSHA, DOT, EPA, ANSI, etc.) to regional leadership and project teams

• Serves as a liaison with regulatory agencies

• Leads OSHA Voluntary Partnership activities for the region

• Participates in industry safety groups and committees (AGC/ABC)

• Assists with inspections and other related activities as needed

• Maintains required safety, environmental, and health documentation

• Coordinates and conducts training sessions as necessary

• Educates employees about safety issues through topics such as hazard recognition

• Monitors performance of safety managers in the region to ensure compliance with safety policies and procedures

• Performs additional job duties as assigned

• Willingness to travel within the South Florida North Region (North of Fort Lauderdale) 50 – 75%

• Willingness to support the South Florida Miami Region when needed

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

• Commitment to supporting EHS efforts across the organization

• Strong verbal and written English communication skills

• Bilingual (Spanish) preferred

• Demonstrated initiative and problem-solving skills

• Prior leadership experience as a Regional Safety Leader managing direct reports

• Ability to build strong partnerships across multiple levels of the organization

• Working knowledge of OSHA Construction 1926 Standards required

• Technical knowledge in cranes, critical lifts, excavations, and working at elevated heights

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in safety or a related field required

• Advanced degree preferred

• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) preferred

• CHST (Certified Health Safety Technician) or higher required

• Minimum of 7–10 years of EH&S leadership experience

• 5–10 years’ experience in construction

• Proficiency with MS Word, Outlook, and Excel

• Knowledge of Intelex and Procore strongly desired