Area HSE Manager

Rosendin•Sterling, VA

About The Position

The Area HSE Manager is a Leadership role that manages and develops high-performing EHS teams within a Geographical area, ensuring alignment between corporate safety strategy and field-level execution across construction and operational environments. It requires strong cross-functional collaboration to embed safety into all phases of the project lifecycle and drive accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement. The position also serves as a strategic advisor to business leadership and maintains expert knowledge of industry standards and best practices.

Requirements

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.); Oracle preferred
Excellent ability to coach, develop, manage, team members.
Ability to effectively delegate.
Professional interpersonal and customer service skills
Ability to build organizational talent pipeline and development of future leaders.
Excellent ability to manage and de-escalate difficult conversations and situations.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Expert understanding of the organization’s hierarchy, jobs, qualifications, compensation and performance management philosophy, and supporting administrative practices.
Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
Expert analytical and problem-solving skills
Prioritize and manage multiple tasks, changing priorities as necessary
Work under time pressure and adapt to changing requirements with a positive attitude
Self-motivated, proactive and an effective team player
Expert coaching abilities.
Interact effectively and professionally with all levels of employees within regional business unit, both management and staff alike, vendors, clients, and others
4-year related degree and 10 years related experience plus ASP certification or 13 years relevant experience and SMS.
Ability to spend 80% of working time on active construction sites.

Responsibilities

Monitors progress and performance of multiple teams and safety programs, taking corrective action as necessary.
Plans and assigns work for team members.
Establishes and prioritize a culture that identifies, teaches, and develops future leaders and wider safety members.
Coach, manage, and develop EHS leaders to build organizational capability and address performance gaps.
Align corporate safety strategy with field execution across multiple construction and operational sites.
Is a recognized resource for resolving unique and complicated situations.
Assess training needs and develop targeted programs for teams and project sites and leadership teams.
Represent REI in external committees, industry events, and professional groups.
Ensure consistent communication and coordination between corporate EHS leadership, field teams, and frontline stakeholders.
Drive accountability across business and field leadership for safety performance.
Establishes cross-functional teams to integrate safety into all phases of the project lifecycle.
Contribute to cross-company initiatives intersecting with safety, including resiliency, business continuity, ESG, and workforce engagement.
Provide proactive, strategic safety insights to senior leadership on risks, incidents, and improvement opportunities.
Review and approve site-specific safety plans and project contracts to ensure compliance and readiness.
Collaborate with subcontractors during pre-construction, plan reviews, and project startup.
Maintain expert-level knowledge of company HSE standards, programs, and goals.
Monitor industry trends and integrate best practices into REI safety programs.
Champion HSE standards across projects to foster a safe and productive work environment.
Support additional EHS initiatives as assigned.
Manage multiple initiatives simultaneously while delivering high-quality stakeholder support.
Serve as a strategic contributor and thought leader within the Health & Safety Program team.