Safety Manager

NES

$130K — $165K *
Business Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Safety, Environmental Health, Industrial Hygiene, or related field
  • One of the following certifications: CSP, CHMM, or CHST
  • 7-12 years of relevant safety experience, preferably in consulting or multi-site environments
  • Demonstrated experience leading projects and supervising staff
  • Strong working knowledge of OSHA regulations and NFPA standards

Responsibilities

  • Lead growth and delivery of safety consulting services
  • Collaborate with Business Development to find opportunities and develop proposals
  • Maintain relationships with clients to encourage repeat business
  • Oversee project financial performance including budget and schedule management
  • Supervise and mentor safety consultants and technical staff
  • Serve as lead consultant on safety and regulatory compliance projects
  • Ensure quality and timely delivery of all client work products

Benefits

  • Medical coverage with multiple plan options
  • 100% employer-paid Dental, Vision, and Basic Life Insurance for employee-only
  • 401(k) retirement plan with a 7% employer match
  • Flexible Spending Accounts and Lifestyle Spending Account
  • Voluntary Life Insurance for employees and dependents
  • Eight company-paid holidays per year
  • Unlimited Paid Time Off
Full Job Description
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NES is seeking a motivated and growth-oriented Safety Manager to lead and expand its safety consulting services. The ideal candidate brings strong occupational safety expertise, consulting experience, and leadership capabilities, with the ability to manage projects, develop client relationships, and contribute to practice growth.

Position Summary

This position's primary responsibility is the growth, oversight, and delivery of Safety consulting services. This role is responsible for managing client engagements, supporting business development, leading technical staff, and delivering high-quality safety consulting services.

Essential Duties and Major Responsibilities

Practice Support & Growth
  • Support the growth of NES's Safety Consulting services through client engagement and project delivery excellence
  • Collaborate with Business Development to identify opportunities and support proposal development
  • Maintain and expand relationships with existing clients to drive repeat business
  • Contribute to the development of service offerings (e.g., OSHA compliance, NFPA programs, training)
Operational Management
  • Support the financial performance of projects, including scope, budget, and schedule management
  • Monitor staff utilization and assist in resource planning
  • Apply standardized tools, templates, and best practices across engagements
Team Leadership & Development
  • Supervise and mentor safety consultants and technical staff
  • Support recruiting, onboarding, and development of team members
  • Assign and manage project workloads to meet utilization and delivery goals
  • Promote a strong safety culture and continuous improvement mindset
Client Engagement & Technical Delivery
  • Serve as lead consultant on safety and regulatory compliance projects
  • Manage and deliver consulting services, including:
    • Compliance audits and gap assessments
    • Safety program development (IIPP, LOTO, confined space, fall protection, etc.)
    • Incident investigations and root cause analysis
    • Safety training and onsite support
  • Ensure quality, consistency, and timely delivery of all client work products

Specialized Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
  • Strong project management and organizational skills
  • Effective client communication and relationship management
  • Technical proficiency in occupational safety
  • Ability to balance technical work with business development support
  • Leadership and team development capability

Education and Experience
Required
  • Bachelor's Degree in Safety, Environmental Health, Industrial Hygiene, or a related field.
  • One of the following certifications:
    • CSP (Certified Safety Professional)
    • CHMM (Certified Hazardous Materials Manager)
    • CHST (Construction Health & Safety Technician)
Preferred
  • Advanced degree (MS, MBA, or related field)
  • Experience in a consulting or professional services environment
  • Multi-industry experience (manufacturing, utilities, construction, energy)
  • Experience supporting litigation or expert witness work
Required Experience
  • 7-12 years of relevant safety experience, preferably in consulting or multi-site environments
  • Demonstrated experience supporting construction, industrial, or environmental remediation projects.
  • Demonstrated experience leading projects and supervising staff
  • Strong working knowledge of OSHA regulations, with familiarity in NFPA standards and state-specific requirements
  • Proven experience managing teams, projects, and client relationships in a consulting environment.
Preferred Experience
  • Confined space regulations, hazard assessments, entry protocols, emergency response, and atmospheric testing.
  • Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) regulations, procedures, and equipment implementation.

Wages and Travel: $130,000 to $165,000, depending on certifications held and years of experience. Travel required for this position is approximately 50%.

Benefits
  • Medical - six plans to choose from, including Kaiser (coverage begins the 1st of the month after completing 30 days of employment).
  • Dental, Vision, and Basic Life Insurance (coverage begins the 1st of the month after completing 30 days of employment and is 100% employer-paid for the employee-only coverage).
  • 401 (k) Retirement plan with employer match of 7% of contributions.
  • FSA, Dependent Care FSA, HSA, Lifestyle Spending Account (use for a gym membership, pet insurance, ski passes, exercise equipment, and much more).
  • Voluntary Life Insurance for the employee, spouse, and children
  • Eight company-paid holidays per year.
  • Unlimited Paid Time Off.

Why Join NES
  • Opportunity to play a key role in growing a safety consulting practice
  • Exposure to diverse clients and complex technical challenges
  • Collaborative, high-performing consulting environment
  • Competitive compensation with growth potential

To learn more about NES, visit: http://NES-EHS.com

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