Regional Safety Manager

Alston Construction

Regional Safety Manager at Alston Construction managing safety programs across projects. Ensuring safety compliance and supporting construction staff to maintain a strong safety culture.

Posted 5/29/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Responsible for assisting management in the general business operations of the company by overseeing and directing the company’s Safety Program for their assigned area(s).
Ensure training all employees on the Safety Program and will act as a resource for safety related items.
Protect the Company’s interests and support employees so that they can successfully complete a quality project safely.
Promote and enhance client relationships and the company’s image.
Support and promote Alston Construction’s strong safety culture, both internally and externally.
Use discretion and independent judgment and professional skills to perform daily duties and to resolve issues.
Plan, develop and implement safety policies and procedures in compliance with local, state, and federal rules and regulations (including Occupational Safety and Health Administration/OSHA).
Make and implement recommendations to improve processes and procedures.
Remain current on all federal, state, and local construction-related safety regulations and laws.
Identify training needs in order to develop and implement safety awareness initiatives.
Monitor, manage, and conduct new hire safety orientations within the first 5 business days of the employee’s date of hire.
Monitor, manage, and conduct safety training.
Manage workload and time related to safety training.
Provide guidance, consultation, and reinforcement regarding safety policies and compliance.
Evaluate and provide feedback on potential subcontractors’ safety records.
Create and maintain emergency response and crisis management plans.
Conduct regular safety inspections and prepare detailed reports of findings.
Ensure project field documentation related to safety is being properly processed and maintained.
Review Alston Construction and subcontractor Site Specific Safety and Health Plans (SSHPs).
Review submitted Chemical Inventory Lists and associated Safety Data Sheets (SDSs).
Investigate all incidents utilizing the Root Cause Analysis format.
Assist with the preparation of material and evidence for use in hearings, lawsuits, and insurance investigations.
Manage Worker’s Compensation claims and the return to work program under guidance.
Represent the organization in community or industry safety groups and programs.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety and Health or related field
Minimum of 7 years of experience in construction safety management with a construction general contractor
Valid State-issued driver’s license and satisfactory driving record and vehicle insurance which meets Alston Construction liability coverage requirements
OSHA 30-hour Certification
OSHA 500 preferred
First Aid/CPR/AED Certification
Safety training/certifications in areas such as Fall Protection, Scaffolding, Excavation and Trenching, HAZCOM, etc.
CSP, CHST or other safety certification preferred
Ability to work well with discretion and independent judgment with minimal supervision, as well as in a team environment
Thorough understanding of applicable local, state, federal (including OSHA), and company safety and environmental regulations, codes, and requirements related to the construction industry; ability to impart knowledge to others
Excellent presentation and training skills
Ability to mentor and develop capabilities in others.
Working knowledge of all sub trades.
Ability to exercise initiative and sound independent judgment, define problems, collect data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, and make timely decisions.
Excellent skills in organization, time management, planning, and prioritization.
Proactive and readily adaptable to changing conditions or demands and ability to work well under pressure and with tight deadlines.
Ability to handle stress.
Strong analytical and investigation skills.
Effective communication skills (written and verbal).
Professional, collaborative demeanor and effective interpersonal skills; ability to successfully interface with and to maintain good working relationships with clients, co-workers, managers, subcontractors, vendors, and others.
Proficiency in computers, Microsoft Project, Word, Excel and Outlook, and CMiC.

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical
dental
vision
prescription safety glasses
short-term disability
long-term disability
life insurance/AD&D
HSA
health FSA
dependent daycare FSA
EAP
401(k)
Roth 401(k)
After-Tax Roth In-Plan Conversion
paid vacation and sick time
paid holidays
tuition reimbursement
Tickets at Work
paid Identity Theft Protection (family coverage)
more!

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Hard Skills & Tools

construction safety managementsafety trainingroot cause analysisemergency response planningsafety inspectionsincident investigationworker's compensation managementsafety policy developmentsafety compliancesafety awareness initiatives

Soft Skills

discretionindependent judgmentteamworkpresentation skillsmentoringorganizationtime managementadaptabilitystress managementcommunication skills

Certifications

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety and HealthOSHA 30-hour CertificationOSHA 500First Aid/CPR/AED CertificationCSPCHST