Area Safety Manager

Overview

The Area Safety Manager is responsible for leading and overseeing safety performance across an assigned geographic region or portfolio of construction projects. This role ensures the consistent implementation of corporate safety programs, policies, and procedures while driving continuous improvement in jobsite safety, regulatory compliance, and risk reduction. The Area Safety Manager provides strategic leadership to Senior Safety Managers, supports project and operations leadership, and serves as a key liaison between field teams and the Director of EH&S. This position requires frequent travel to active project sites for audits, coaching, safety planning, training, and safety campaign execution. Responsibilities also include supporting new site mobilization related to safety setup, signage, supplies, and safety documentation structure.

Location & Travel Details

This is a traveling position, up to 100% of the time, with potential placement on project sites across the US (NC, VA, GA, TX, FL, IA, WY). Average project duration is 6–8 months. Eligible employees receive a designated daily per diem in addition to base pay to support living expenses, relocation assistance, and a vehicle allowance. Travel home rotation is one weekend per month away from the jobsite.

Company Overview

Founded in 1979, Lemartec is a national General Contractor / Construction Management Firm and MasTec’s Vertical construction arm. As a MasTec company, Lemartec maintains international capabilities and strategic partnerships throughout the Americas and the Caribbean, servicing complex projects in industrial, aviation, power, and large commercial sectors. MasTec’s Clean Energy and Infrastructure Group (CE&I) is a $4 billion annual revenue business unit providing construction services for industrial facilities, building products manufacturers, power generation facilities, manufacturing plants, solar, wind, and thermal energy plants, buildings, and infrastructure. The network includes 22,000 professionals and subject matter experts across over 400 locations in North America and the Caribbean, with experience in all 16 disciplines of construction.

Responsibilities

• Lead, develop, and oversee Senior Safety Managers to ensure consistent execution of safety programs across all assigned projects.
• Design, implement, and continuously improve safety programs, policies, and procedures tailored to regional and project-specific risks.
• Ensure alignment with corporate safety strategy, OSHA regulations, and company standards.
• Oversee High-Risk Activity policies across assigned projects and ensure Site-Specific Safety Manuals are maintained and current.
• Conduct and/or oversee regular jobsite safety assessments and audits to identify hazards, trends, and compliance gaps.
• Direct corrective action planning and verify follow-through to mitigate safety risks and improve jobsite performance.
• Partner with project executives, project managers, and superintendents to embed safety accountability into operations.
• Lead regional safety meetings with clients, project leadership teams, and subcontractors.
• Ensure employees and subcontractors receive required safety training and maintain appropriate certifications.
• Support Senior Safety Managers in coaching project teams on hazard recognition, safe work practices, and emergency preparedness.
• Monitor changes in regulatory requirements and ensure regional safety programs remain compliant.
• Lead or oversee investigations into serious incidents, injuries, and near misses to determine root causes and prevent recurrence.
• Ensure timely documentation, reporting, and communication of safety incidents in accordance with company and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee injury case management, workers’ compensation coordination, and insurance claim support in partnership with corporate risk and safety teams.
• Maintain and review emergency response plans for assigned projects, including natural disasters, fires, severe weather, and hazardous material incidents.
• Ensure emergency drills and preparedness exercises are conducted and evaluated.
• Promote a strong culture of safety awareness, accountability, and engagement across all levels of the organization.
• Communicate safety performance, trends, and improvement strategies to senior leadership.
• Support safety staffing, onboarding, mentoring, and professional development within the regional safety team.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and innovative safety solutions across regional operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a safety-related field / supervision and management highly preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive construction safety experience.
• Appropriate certification (CHST, ASP, CSP) highly preferred.
• Experience in the construction field; hands-on practitioner dedicated to the role and subject matter.
• Capable of seeing the big picture; progressive learner willing and able to grow into larger roles of responsibility.
• Proven track record with accident investigations and follow-through.
• Auditing experience.
• Strong project management, time management, and organizational skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; can articulate safety within a business framework.
• Creativity, innovation, and the ability to solve problems and generate viable solutions.
• Approachable and effective with the ability to influence change across all levels of the organization.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.

Benefits

Financial Wellbeing

• Competitive pay with ongoing performance review and merit increase
• 401(k) with company match & Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Flexible spending account (Healthcare & Dependent care)

Health & Wellness

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (plan choice) — coverage for spouse, domestic partner, and children
• Diabetes Management, Telehealth Coverage, Prescription Drug Plan, Pet Insurance, Weight Management Drug Discount
• Discounted National Gym Membership Network

Family & Lifestyle

• Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Bereavement Leave
• Military Leave, including Benefits Continuation
• Employee Assistance Program

Planning for the Unexpected

• Short and long-term disability, life insurance, and accidental death & dismemberment
• Voluntary life insurance, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity coverage
• Emergency Travel Assistance Program
• Group legal plan