Regional Health & Safety Manager

About the Role

The Regional Health and Safety Manager (RHSM) oversees all aspects of safety and advances safety maturity across two or more assigned regions. This role develops, implements, and manages Safety programs and initiatives to ensure compliance with BluSky Health & Safety procedures as well as local, state, and federal regulatory requirements. The RHSM serves as a strategic partner to Regional Vice Presidents, Branch Leadership, and Operations teams to embed safety into daily decision-making and recognize it as a core business value. Frequent travel (up to 50%) to visit job sites is required.

Responsibilities

• Effectively communicate Safety expectations and best practices to Senior Leadership and Field Operations within assigned regions.
• Develop strategies to encourage participation in safety initiatives.
• Serve as a trusted safety advisor to branch or regional leadership.
• Develop and execute Health & Safety projects driven by data, risk, and regional trends, ensuring timely, high-quality completion with branch, regional, or organizational impact.
• Communicate regional health and safety performance to leaders at all levels, tailoring messaging to the audience.
• Translate safety performance into business-relevant insights, including operational, financial, and risk impacts.
• Measure branch and regional health performance against published requirements and strategic objectives.
• Leverage technology platforms such as PowerBI to analyze trends, identify emerging risks, and support proactive action planning.
• Develop, maintain, and continuously improve BluSky Health & Safety Procedures to align with field operations, industry best practices, standards, and regulatory updates.
• Identify and build strategies to control Health & Safety risks associated with restoration construction projects, focusing on higher-risk job types and repeat exposure trends.
• Lead and/or review incident investigations to determine root cause and identify effective corrective actions.
• Build plans to prevent recurrence at the branch, region, and network level.
• Perform regular inspections of job sites, equipment, and facilities within assigned regions.
• Execute third-party safety inspection strategy and partner with field, branch, and regional leadership to improve Safety Inspection performance.
• Develop and deliver safety training programs for employees at all levels.
• Maintain visibility and oversight of role-specific and authorized training requirements, ensuring employees are current on certifications such as respirator fit testing, asbestos and lead-related training, fall protection, and other high-risk activities.
• Drive adherence to BluSky Health & Safety compliance requirements.
• Continuously review local, state, and federal Health & Safety regulations and determine applicability to the restoration construction industry.
• Develop or improve BluSky Health & Safety programs, best practices, or Standard Operating Procedures to meet regulatory compliance requirements.
• Ensure subcontractors and vendors adhere to safety policies and procedures while working on BluSky projects.
• Collaborate with project managers to monitor subcontractor performance and address safety concerns.

Requirements

• 7+ years of Environmental, Health, & Safety-related field experience, with preference in the Restoration and/or Construction Industry.
• Strong ability to communicate, work cross-functionally, and demonstrate solid judgment based on data.
• Work closely with branch and regional leadership to drive Safety performance across assigned regions.
• Degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or related field preferred; experience may substitute for a degree.
• OSHA 500 certification.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• CSP, ASP, CHST, or other safety professional credentials preferred.
• Train the Trainer Certification for Forklifts and Aerial Lifts preferred.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

The role supports operations running 24/7, requiring flexibility to work various shifts, including days, nights, weekends, and holidays. The position involves occasional lifting and/or moving up to 25 pounds. The employee must regularly sit; use hands and fingers; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear; and move or walk around the office.

Travel, including air travel, is approximately 50% of the time. Out-of-area and overnight travel is expected for site visits, training, or meetings.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary and bonus plan for qualified positions.
• Comprehensive benefits package including matching 401(k) plan, health insurance (medical, dental, and vision), and paid time off.
• Equipment provided (e.g., laptop, smartphone) and corporate apparel allowance.
• Extended benefits such as Hybrid Work, Employee Assistance Program, Accident & Critical Illness Coverage, and vendor discounts.