Area Safety Manager- Seattle, WA
Area Safety Manager
Seattle, WA $150,000 - $180,000 Base Salary + Bonus
Position Overview
A leading employee-owned construction organization is seeking an experienced Area Safety Manager to provide safety leadership across multiple complex construction projects throughout the Pacific Northwest. This individual will partner closely with operations leadership and project teams to drive a proactive safety culture, ensure regulatory compliance, and support the successful execution of large-scale projects.
The ideal candidate is a hands-on safety professional with experience supporting multiple project teams, mentoring safety staff, and developing programs that reduce risk while promoting operational excellence.
Responsibilities
- Provide safety leadership and oversight for multiple construction projects.
- Partner with project leadership to proactively identify and mitigate risk.
- Conduct site audits, inspections, and safety assessments.
- Lead incident investigations and implement corrective actions.
- Develop and deliver safety training programs for field personnel and supervisors.
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local safety regulations.
- Analyze safety performance metrics and identify improvement opportunities.
- Assist with pre-construction planning and project risk assessments.
- Mentor and develop project-level safety personnel.
- Promote a culture of accountability, engagement, and continuous improvement.
Experience Required
- 10+ years of construction safety experience.
- 5+ years supporting large-scale infrastructure, industrial, energy, civil, or commercial construction projects.
- Experience overseeing safety efforts across multiple active projects.
- Proven success implementing safety programs and driving positive safety performance.
- Strong incident investigation and root cause analysis experience.
- Experience collaborating with operations leadership and executive teams.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree preferred but not required.
- CSP, CHST, ASP, OSHA 500, or similar certifications preferred.
- Strong knowledge of OSHA standards and construction safety regulations.
- Excellent communication and leadership skills.
- Ability to successfully influence personnel at all levels of an organization.
- Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities.
- Willingness to travel within the region as needed.
Compensation & Benefits
Compensation
- $150,000 - $180,000 Base Salary
- Annual Performance Bonus
- Vehicle Allowance / Company Vehicle
- Cell Phone & Technology Reimbursement
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
- Life & Disability Insurance
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Professional Development & Training Opportunities
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program
- Advancement Opportunities
Why Consider This Opportunity?
- Opportunity to support high-profile projects with a well-established construction organization.
- Significant exposure to executive and operational leadership.
- Strong compensation package and long-term growth potential.
- Ability to play a key role in shaping safety culture across an expanding region.
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