Safety Manager – US Field Ops

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Lead the development and implementation of practical field safety standards alongside Regional Managers and Field Leads.

• Perform site visits, inspections, and audits for projects across the US, including during night operations.

• Recognize unsafe conditions and ensure that corrective measures are executed.

• Assess project risks prior to mobilization and assist in creating site-specific safety plans, job hazard analyses, and emergency protocols.

• Manage risks associated with live traffic, roadside activities, manhole access, equipment handling, driving, heat, fatigue, and other site-specific dangers.

• Set boundaries and controls for confined-space work.

• Facilitate safety onboarding, toolbox discussions, refresher training, and practical coaching sessions.

• Ensure that third-party crews are aligned with Exodigo’s safety standards and verify their training and documentation.

• Conduct investigations into incidents and near misses, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions.

• Maintain safety records and assist in ensuring compliance with governmental, client, and site regulations.

• Monitor safety performance, training completion, recurring risks, and the closure of corrective actions.

• Provide recommendations to operations leadership and escalate any unresolved risks.

• Advocate for stop-work authority and support decisions for safe restarts.

⛳️ Requirements

• Over 5 years of experience in occupational or field safety within construction, utilities, infrastructure, transportation, or a comparable operational setting.

• Proven experience in supporting dispersed field crews across multiple active project sites.

• Solid understanding of state and federal OSHA regulations.

• Hands-on experience with hazard assessments, site inspections, training, and incident investigations.

• Background in working around live traffic, active construction, or utility infrastructure.

• Excellent communication and coaching abilities.

• Capability to translate safety requirements into concise procedures.

• Strong organizational skills and follow-through, including managing corrective actions to completion.

• Willingness to travel frequently and support night shifts as required.

• Valid driver’s license.

• OSHA 500 certification.

• Professional safety certifications such as CHST, ASP, or CSP are preferred.

• Experience with roadway work zones, traffic control, utility locating, geophysical surveying, or subsurface mapping is preferred.

• Previous experience overseeing subcontractor or field partner safety is preferred.

• Experience in building or expanding a safety program within a growing organization is preferred.

• Relevant safety training credentials and current first aid/CPR training are preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Equal opportunity employer.

• Support for frequent travel and access to major airports across US metropolitan areas.