Safety Manager

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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.

NES, Inc., conducts pre-employment drug screenings, background checks, and driving record checks for all new hires.  We are an E-Verify employer; all applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.

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

• 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)

• 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

• 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

• 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)

• 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

• 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.

• 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

Company Information

NES is a nationally recognized leader in environmental, health, and safety (EHS) training and consulting. We provide comprehensive industrial hygiene services, construction safety oversight, stormwater compliance, and environmental compliance solutions.

Our industrial hygiene expertise includes indoor air quality assessments, mold and water damage investigations, hazardous materials exposure evaluations, and more. We support organizations in navigating complex environmental regulations related to air quality, water quality, and waste management.

NES also delivers a wide range of EHS training programs and is a trusted provider of clandestine laboratory (clan lab) safety training, educating thousands of law enforcement personnel nationwide on safe and effective investigation practices.

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

NES, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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