Regional Safety Manager

The Middlesex Corporation is a nationally recognized and award-winning leader in the heavy civil construction industry. Since 1972, the family business founded by Robert W. Pereira has developed an extensive client and project list through its consistent efforts to safely build America's infrastructure. The Middlesex Corporation specializes in building and reconstructing highways, bridges, marine, rail, and transit facilities through its collaborative team approach and focus on core values. In addition, Middlesex Asphalt in Central Florida is one of the largest and most productive asphalt plants in the United States with Middlesex Paving earning an equally solid regional presence and reputation.The Regional HSE Manager is responsible for promoting and enforcing the corporate Health, Safety & Environment ("HSE") program, providing safety support to construction operations, and mentoring regional site safety professionals. The position requires the ability to work collaboratively with field operations to support a safe work environment for team members while using independent judgment to resolve safety-related issues.Complies with, enforces, and actively promotes all corporate safety policies and procedures in addition to ensuring adherence to our number one core value – Safety first in all weAssists the HSE Department in managing the overall corporate safety program by conducting, tracking, and reporting on accident/incident, near miss reports, audits, engagement activities, observations, orientations, trainings, and other related safety activities, as well as recordkeeping of relatedResponds to and serves as the regional safety representative for (among other things) all critical activities, crisis events, and OSHA, FRA, & NTSB inspections, and investigationsAssists the project in work planning and development of job hazard analysis and safe workPerforms regular field safety inspections, accident/incident investigations (including root cause analysis), industrial hygiene assessments, and safety audits on active constructionPrepares daily and weekly reports on all safetyConducts safety orientations and training in small and large groupMentors regional site safety professionalsMeets regularly with the HSE Operations DirectorManages and provides safety coverage as needed across the region in support of operations.A bachelor's degree in a safety-related field is strongly~7+ years of field safety experience in heavy civil construction, transportation, or related field~2+ years of rail construction experience or ability to hold rail credentials.~ Knowledge of general construction safety and health regulations, including OSHA~ Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Safety Management Specialist (SMS), or Certified Health & Safety Technician (CHST) certificate or equivalent strongly~ Experience with Maintenance of Traffic (MOT)~ Strong computer skills including Office 365 productivityExcellent interpersonal skills with the ability to adapt to different personalities and managementAbility to manage a team in an efficient and effectiveStrong leadership qualitiesBi‐lingual (English/Spanish) preferredWilling to travel within the regionWe offer our full-time and eligible part time team members a comprehensive benefits package that's among the best in our industry. Benefits include medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible team members and dependents, employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, top-tier 401k with matching, tuition reimbursement, industry leading referral program, and generous paid time off.