Area Safety Manager

Lemartec•Miami, FL

18d•Onsite

About The Position

The Area Safety Manager leads and oversees safety performance across an assigned geographic region or portfolio of construction projects. The role ensures consistent implementation of corporate safety programs, policies, and procedures while improving jobsite safety, regulatory compliance, and risk reduction. The position provides strategic leadership to Senior Safety Managers, supports project and operations leadership, and serves as a liaison between field teams and the Director of EH&S. This is a traveling position, with travel up to 100% of the time across U.S. project sites. Projects may be located in North Carolina, Virginia, Georgia, Texas, Florida, Iowa, or Wyoming, with an average of 6–8 months spent on each project. The role includes frequent site visits for audits, coaching, safety planning, training, and safety campaign execution. It also supports safety setup for new site mobilizations, including signage, supplies, and documentation structure. Eligible employees may receive daily per diem, relocation assistance, a vehicle allowance, and a travel-home rotation of one weekend per month away from the jobsite. Lemartec is a national general contractor and construction management firm within MasTec’s General Building group. The group delivers projects across industrial, aviation, power, and large commercial markets. MasTec’s Clean Energy & Infrastructure segment provides construction services across renewables, industrial, infrastructure, and general building operations. Sustainability and safety are foundational to the company’s culture.

Requirements

10+ years of progressive construction safety experience.
Experience in the construction field.
A hands-on practitioner dedicated to the role and subject matter.
Ability to see the big picture.
Willingness and ability to continue learning and grow into roles with greater responsibility.
Proven track record in accident investigations and follow-through.
Auditing experience.
Strong project management, time management, and organizational skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to articulate safety within a business framework.
Creativity, innovation, and ability to solve problems and generate viable solutions.
Approachable and effective, with the ability to influence change across all levels of the organization.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in a safety-related field, supervision, or management is highly preferred.
CHST, ASP, or CSP certification is highly preferred.
Bilingual English/Spanish is preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead, develop, and oversee Senior Safety Managers to ensure consistent execution of safety programs across assigned projects.
Design, implement, and continuously improve safety programs, policies, and procedures tailored to regional and project-specific risks.
Ensure alignment with corporate safety strategy, OSHA regulations, and company standards.
Oversee High-Risk Activity policies and ensure Site-Specific Safety Manuals are maintained and current.
Conduct or oversee regular jobsite safety assessments and audits to identify hazards, trends, and compliance gaps.
Direct corrective action planning and verify follow-through to mitigate risks and improve jobsite performance.
Partner with project executives, project managers, and superintendents to embed safety accountability into operations.
Lead regional safety meetings with clients, project leadership teams, and subcontractors.
Ensure employees and subcontractors receive required safety training and maintain appropriate certifications.
Support Senior Safety Managers in coaching project teams on hazard recognition, safe work practices, and emergency preparedness.
Monitor regulatory changes and ensure regional safety programs remain compliant.
Lead or oversee investigations into serious incidents, injuries, and near misses; determine root causes and prevent recurrence.
Ensure timely documentation, reporting, and communication of incidents in accordance with company and regulatory requirements.
Oversee injury case management, workers’ compensation coordination, and insurance claim support with corporate risk and safety teams.
Maintain and review emergency response plans for natural disasters, fires, severe weather, and hazardous material incidents.
Ensure emergency drills and preparedness exercises are conducted and evaluated.
Promote safety awareness, accountability, and engagement across the organization.
Communicate safety performance, trends, and improvement strategies to senior leadership.
Support safety staffing, onboarding, mentoring, and professional development within the regional safety team.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives and innovative safety solutions across regional operations.
Travel to active project sites for audits, coaching, safety planning, training, safety campaigns, and new-site safety mobilization support.

Benefits

Competitive pay with ongoing performance review and merit increases.
401(k) with company match.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance, with plan choice and coverage for spouse, domestic partner, and children.
Diabetes management, telehealth coverage, prescription drug plan, pet insurance, and weight management drug discount.
Discounted national gym membership network.
Paid time off and paid holidays.
Bereavement leave.
Military leave, including benefits continuation.
Employee Assistance Program.
Short- and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, and accidental death and dismemberment coverage.
Voluntary life insurance, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity coverage.
Emergency Travel Assistance Program.
Group legal plan.
For eligible employees: daily per diem to help cover living expenses, relocation assistance, vehicle allowance, and travel-home rotation of one weekend per month away from the jobsite.