Senior Manager Health and Safety

American Tower • Cary, NC

103d • Remote

About The Position

We are seeking a Senior Manager Health & Safety to drive the implementation and execution of Health & Safety (H&S) programs within a defined market or sub-region. Reporting to the Director, H&S Program Administration, this role serves as an essential partner in ensuring consistent adherence to H&S policies, procedures, and compliance tracking. The Senior Manager plays a hands-on role in facilitating site safety, supporting training and audits, enabling compliance with local regulatory requirements, and driving a culture of safety among employees, contractors, and visitors. This role works cross-functionally with local teams and acts as a key execution partner for the global H&S function. The ideal candidate will bring strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to execute administrative processes in a fast-paced operational environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Health, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in safety administration, operations coordination, or regulatory compliance support required.
• Familiarity with health and safety regulations and standards, including OSHA, ISO 45001, or equivalent local requirements.
• Experience supporting the implementation of safety programs, including training, audits, documentation, and vendor coordination.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills, with the ability to manage and prioritize multiple activities simultaneously.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, to engage diverse teams and document safety-related information accurately.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and experience using H&S management or incident tracking systems.
• Ability to maintain composure and sound judgment in urgent or high-pressure safety scenarios.
• Experience working in construction, infrastructure, telecommunications, or similar operational environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Communicate and reinforce global and local H&S policies, procedures, and expectations to employees, vendors, and stakeholders across the assigned market.
• Drive the execution of the Safety Management System (SMS) at the local level, including documentation control, compliance tracking, and audit readiness.
• Oversee the identification, assessment, and reporting of local operational health and safety risks to senior leadership and governance bodies.
• Provide leadership in emergency preparedness and crisis response, including availability outside of normal working hours when required.
• Represent the company in regulatory forums and engage with external stakeholders to influence and interpret health and safety legislation.
• Report regularly to leadership on health and safety performance, compliance status, and strategic risk mitigation efforts.
• Maintain accurate H&S documentation, including training records, compliance certifications, incident reports, and site safety plans.
• Manage the health and safety budget, including forecasting, tracking expenditures, and ensuring cost-effective program delivery.
• Support onboarding of contractors and visitors by coordinating site access requirements and verifying safety compliance.
• Facilitate and track the delivery of mandatory safety training, including ergonomics, occupational hazards, emergency response, and leadership safety programs.
• Assist with coordination of local Fit-for-Duty and Return-to-Work assessments in partnership with HR and healthcare providers.
• Monitor compliance with remote work health and safety requirements, including applicable local regulatory guidelines.
• Support the scheduling and execution of site safety audits, drills, inspections, and post-incident investigations.
• Coordinate internal communication efforts around safety procedures, reporting mechanisms, and compliance updates.
• Track and report on safety metrics such as near-miss submissions, incident rates, training completion, and vendor compliance.
• Maintain and update systems for incident reporting, corrective actions, and risk tracking in alignment with corporate platforms.
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to support risk mitigation efforts and follow-up on identified safety issues.
• Prepare local reports and summaries to support regional reviews and ensure transparency of H&S performance.
• Integrate sustainability considerations into health and safety programs and report on related performance indicators.
• Facilitate the distribution of personal protective equipment (PPE) to employees and contractors, and ensure appropriate usage in accordance with company protocols.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the health and safety of the workforce and the integrity of operations within the assigned market.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Real Estate
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree