Regional Safety Manager

Job Description:

Ryan Companies US, Inc. has an immediate career opportunity for a Regional Safety Manager to join either our Des Moines or Cedar Rapids, Iowa office.

Do you bring at least 5+ years of successful safety management experience for commercial construction projects? Do you enjoy working in a fast, fun, inclusive and collaborative workspace? Do you want the next chapter of your career to be with an industry leader in commercial real estate who brings a fully integrated and creative design-build approach? If this describes you,

• Lead the region and support the division in implementing short- and long-term safety objectives aligned with company strategy.

• Clearly communicate the company safety vision through common goals, trust, accountability, and collaboration.

• Maintain a comprehensive understanding of the safety status of all regional projects.

• Frequently visit project sites to verify implementation of company policies and procedures.

• Actively collaborate with regional operations leadership and office leadership teams.

• Review safety trends, metrics, and leading indicators and provide actionable recommendations.

• Lead communication with Regional Field Coordinators and Directors of Construction regarding project safety performance.

• Seek, recommend, and implement innovative practices to achieve best-in-class safety performance.

• Communicate best practices and lessons learned across the region.

• Lead and facilitate training sessions on relevant safety topics.

• Develop and maintain high-quality safety training content.

• Solicit and incorporate feedback from employees to improve training effectiveness.

• Participate in company-wide and regional training initiatives.

• Ensure OSHA and Cal/OSHA (if applicable) recordkeeping requirements are maintained for the region.

• Conduct effective regional-level safety meetings.

• Conduct and oversee project-level safety meetings and audits.

• Actively mentor jobsite teams on hazard recognition and mitigation.

• Lead Preconstruction Kick-Off Meetings related to safety and risk planning.

• Participate in Project Safety Committee and Company Safety Committee meetings.

• Lead regional project site walks to identify and correct hazards.

• Assist with development and execution of the regional & divisional safety department strategy.

• Implement annual departmental goals and initiatives.

• Ensure standardized rollout of new or updated safety programs and processes.

• Lead and supervise regional safety staff.

• Collaborate with project teams to ensure consistent application of safety programs.

• Support employee development, including mentoring, training, and performance reviews.

• Assist with development and management of the regional safety budget.

• Lead incident investigations and ensure thorough reporting and corrective actions.

• Participate in claim management, OSHA responses, and insurance carrier reviews.

• Oversee safety documentation collection, review, and compliance.

• Ensure proper management of Job Hazard Analyses, permits, and required signage.

• Lead or oversee safety audits and inspections.

• Ensure the safety manual and procedures remain current with regulations.

• Participate in subcontractor pre-qualification and safety evaluations.

• Support preconstruction teams with safety planning and site walks.

• Ensure compliance with client-specific safety requirements and third-party platforms.

• Coordinate and oversee required Cal/OSHA permits. (if applicable)

• Participate in industry safety organizations and committees.

• Attend safety conferences and networking events.

• Develop strong relationships with internal leadership and strategic trade partners.

• Establish proactive relationships with local OSHA offices and regulatory agencies.

• 5 or more years of experience in the implementation and management of safety program specific to commercial construction projects

• Ability to work independently and productively with others.

• Assist in incident investigations including near misses, injuries, property damage, and those impacting the…