**Position Summary:** The Regional Safety Manager is responsible for ensuring that workplaces and job sites comply with safety regulations, identifying potential hazards, and implementing policies and practices to promote a safe working environment. This role often involves working with all branches and service lines within the region to ensure compliance & safety. **Job Responsibilities:** + Leads and manages regional safety program to develop the desired safety culture and achieve safety objectives + Directly collaborate with regional leadership and Branch Managers with a goal of “0” incidents + Assess effectiveness of safety program activities, policies, and procedures, and work with the UES Corporate Safety Team to implement changes to improve results and achieve objectives + Lead, manage, and organize the Mid-Atlantic Region Safety Committee ensuring collaboration with all appropriate stake holders and with the goal of continuous process improvement and best practice communication + Assist with integration of Safety policies and procedures with all current and future acquisitions + Report and track all work-related injuries including but not limited to safety investigations and documentation + Establish emergency response plans and training programs + Provide safety training to employees on topics such as equipment use, hazard identification, and emergency protocols + Work with the Human Resources team to develop and distribute best in class safety training (including orientation), with continuous improvements + Review and thoroughly understand UES’ current Employee Safety Manual, while recommending needed updates and/or changes in policy or procedure + Review and thoroughly understand OSHA construction safety practices relevant to UES and apply Best Practices to the operations of the company + Proactively research changes in OSHA policies/procedures and implement such changes effectively and efficiently throughout the Mid-Atlantic Region + Work with Corporate Safety Team to Maintain and update OSHA 300 logs for the region. + Lead investigations of incidents, near misses, and complaints regarding unsafe or unhealthful working conditions or practices and communicate findings with Senior Leadership + Maintain and update 3rd party vendor safety reporting systems to ensure project compliance + Provide up to date safety documentation as requested by Regional Leaders, Branch Managers, Department Managers, and Marketing Team specific to projects + Attend required safety meetings for contractors and/or clients as requested + Work with Site Safety Representatives to ensure compliance + Host virtual Monthly Safety Toolbox Training for the region + Maintain Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) inventory, training, and distribution + Work closely with Branch Radiation Safety Officers (RSO) in the event of an accident involving Nuclear Moisture Density Gauges + Run the Respiratory Physical Program for the environmental department + Other duties as assigned **Required Qualifications & Skills:** + Experience as a Safety Officer/Director in construction or related field + Bachelor's degree in occupational safety, Risk Management or business OR equivalent amount of experience + Valid Driver's License with an acceptable driving record + Proficiency in Microsoft Office software + First-rate interpersonal skills + Exceptional organizational and time management skills + Adept communication and collaboration skills + OSHA 30 Certification, CSP (Certified Safety Professional), or other relevant credentials + Previous experience in safety consulting, risk management, or a related role + Ability to read & write, and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos + Knowledge of written communication formats and composition, including grammar and vocabulary + Ability to present to one or more people, including customers, clients, and other employees of the organization + Ability to speak effectively with colleagues, supervisors, and customers/clients + Computer skills sufficient to operate a laptop and cell phone, including sending and receiving emails, prepare and present PowerPoint Presentations, and learn Deltek VantagePoint software + Mathematical skills sufficient to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals + Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw or create, and interpret, bar graphs + Reasoning ability to handle multiple and changing priorities concurrently + Ability to work with problems and deal with a variety of variables + Ability to apply common sense to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form + Ability to effectively communicate about products, services, and technical requirements to both the client/customer and employees within UES **Preferred Qualifications & Skills:** + Strong knowledge of safety regulations and best practices + Excellent communication and interpersonal skills + Analytical skills for identifying risks and creating solutions + Ability to train and educate diverse teams effectively + Proficiency in safety software and tools **Working Conditions & Physical Requirements:** + Required to drive, stand, walk, use hands to type, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance, talk, and hear. Standing or sitting for extended periods may be required + Regular travel to job sites and offices within the Mid-Atlantic Region (NC, SC, VA, MD) will be required + Both office and fieldwork will be required, depending on the project + \#LI-MD1 **Team:** Administrative Department **Work Type:** Full-Time / Hourly **Location Type:** onsite