Area Health & Safety Manager

  • Jacobs
  • Boise, Idaho
  • Full Time
The Buildings & Infrastructure Line of Business is a global network of employees, which serves both the private and public sector. Our employees work to shape the communities we live in by creating world-class projects that transform the future development patterns of those communities. We provide our clients award-winning planning, engineering, architectural and interior design, construction and program management, and design-build project delivery. The Jacobs business model allows us to successfully service our clients, leverage our integrated services, and provide our employees with growth opportunities while delivering global solutions to our clients local programs.

We consistently receive high rankings from Engineering News-Record (ENR) in many classifications, including the categories of Top Design Firms, Top Contractors, Top Green Buildings Design Firms, and Top Transportation Companies.

As an Area Health & Safety (H&S) Manager, you will be a key member of our collaborative Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) West Region team, supporting projects and offices within the Buildings & Infrastructure Business Group. Reporting to the Northwest Geography HSE Manager, your primary responsibilities will be within Northwest (Hawaii, Alaska, Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, & North Dakota), though you will also be expected to support broader regional efforts as needed. You will oversee H&S initiatives and governance for offices and projects across various market sectors including water, transportation, healthcare, education and aviation while driving strategic efforts within the West Region HSE Team.

Responsibilities

Demonstrating visible Health & Safety leadership by:

Establishing strong working relationships with your operations partners.

Working closely with project managers and operations teams to integrate H&S practices into business objectives.

Providing technical reviews of project and office H&S planning documentation to ensure conformance with internal procedures and compliance with applicable regulations.

Staying updated on Federal OSHA regulatory requirements.

Providing governance oversight to ensure alignment and consistent implementation of project and office H&S requirements.

Conducting periodic site audits, risk assessments, and inspections to identify hazards and implement corrective actions.

Writing reports and communications to disseminate H&S guidance and best practices.

Leading investigations into workplace incidents, documenting findings, and recommending preventive measures to minimize future occurrences.

Developing and delivering H&S training.

Assisting in the development of emergency response plans and drills to ensure teams are prepared for potential workplace emergencies.

Performing subcontractor H&S prequalification reviews to ensure alignment with company safety standards.

Presenting H&S information in operational meetings, office town halls, and project pre-mobilization meetings.

Proactively identifying and raising health, safety, security and environmental observations while promoting engagement in the BeyondZero observation reporting process, fostering a culture of caring.

Utilizing safety data and metrics to drive improvements in H&S performance across your area of responsibility.

Implementing and continuously improving H&S programs and practices.

* Bachelor's degree in safety, industrial hygiene, engineering, or related field

* Minimum of 8 years in a full-time H&S role, with expertise in heavy civil construction safety

* Certified Safety Professional (CSP) certification (preferred)

* Knowledge of OSHA construction standards and comprehensive understanding of regulatory compliance, including federal, state, and local agency requirements

* Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Teams, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint

* Strong interpersonal and conflict resolution skills

* Excellent writing and verbal communication skills

* Residency within the Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, or North Dakota (preferred)

* Ability to travel to projects and offices within Northwest (Hawaii, Alaska, Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, & North Dakota), and the West Region

Jacobs is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, medical condition, marital or domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression and transgender status, mental disability or physical disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship, low-income status or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law. Learn more about your rights under Federal EEO laws and supplemental language.
Job ID: 485117011
Originally Posted on: 7/14/2025

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