Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Salary: DOE

J. Benton Construction - Caribbean Construction Experts is more than a construction company. We're a team of builders that nurtures the needs of our clients while giving back to the Virgin Islands community where we live and work. Our goal is to be seen as one of the leading companies in the Caribbean by providing our clients with an unrelenting focus on customer service. We accomplish this by striving for excellence through continuous improvement and successfully completing projects without sacrificing quality. The project experience is just as significant to our team as the final product. We are proud to call the U.S. Virgin Islands our home.

Since 2019, J. Benton has been in a strategic partnership with Consigli Construction Co., Inc., one of the Northeasts top general contractors, allowing both companies to leverage their shared experience, complementary strengths and resources for a best-in-class approach to wide variety of projects.

TheRegional Environmental, Health and Safety Manager will lead and oversee safety operations across multiple projects and locations within the U.S. Virgin Islands region. This role ensures all safety programs, training, and compliance efforts meet or exceed company standards, regulatory requirements, and client expectations. Acting as a strategic partner to project leadership, this position drives a proactive safety culture, mentors safety professionals, and maintains the highest standards of safety, compliance, and risk mitigation across J. Bentons portfolio of projects.

The position reports to the General Superintendent and supervises Safety Managers and the Field Operations (Site leaders) safety efforts, ensuring regional alignment with J. Benton and Consigli safety policies and directives.

Responsibilities

• Establish, oversee and manage all safety programs across the USVI region, ensuring alignment with safety policies and regulatory standards
• Partner with executive leadership on the implementation of regional safety goals, staffing plans, and resource allocation
• Collaborate with project teams and site safety staff to develop site-specific safety plans and ensure implementation prior to project start
• Monitor and analyze safety data from regional projects, identify trends, and recommend corrective actions
• Review and analyze safety performance metrics (i.e. incident rates, audit results, near-miss reports) and develop improvement strategies
• Provide leadership, mentorship, and performance management for Safety Managers and Assistant Safety Managers
• Conduct regular site visits in coordination with site safety managers to verify compliance and address issues
• Lead regional safety audits and inspections, ensuring accurate documentation and timely corrective actions
• Ensure delivery of high-quality safety training programs across the region, including OSHA, first aid/CPR, fall protection, and equipment safety, in alignment with corporate standards
• Lead serious incident and accident investigations, including root cause analyses, and implement corrective action plans
• Verify PPE compliance as part of overall site safety program execution
• Serve as the primary safety liaison with clients, subcontractors, and regulatory agencies in the region
• Promote and maintain a strong Injury and Incident-Free (IIF) culture through consistent engagement, recognition, and accountability
• Support pre-construction safety readiness by ensuring safety documentation and orientations are complete and participate in pre-bid planning to address safety considerations early

Essential Functions

• Demonstrate leadership qualities to guide teams, manage conflicts, and inspire collaboration
• Strong interpersonal communication and negotiation skills
• Ability to prioritize regional initiatives and allocate safety resources effectively
• High attention to detail in analyzing safety performance data and identifying systemic risks
• Ability to identify project risks and plan/take action as needed
• Track and report regional safety KPIs to the Safety Director, providing recommendations to drive continuous year-over-year improvement
• Continuously advance the regions safety culture by engaging employees at all levels
• Align initiatives with corporate goals and drive measurable improvements in safety performance across all USVI projects

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelors degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health, or a related field preferred
• CHST or CSP designation required
• Minimum of OSHA 500 - trainer course in Construction Safety Standards
• Minimum 5 years leading multi-site Safety efforts in the Construction Industry
• Strong working knowledge of local and federal OSHA regulations, fall protection standards, and hazard communication requirements
• Skilled in incident investigation and root cause analysis methodologies
• Proven track record leading safety programs in self-perform and subcontractor-heavy environments
• Experience developing and delivering safety training to diverse teams
• Proficiency in safety management software and Microsoft Office Suite
• Excellent communication, leadership, and conflict resolution skills, integrated into all aspects of program management
• Ability to travel frequently within the U.S. Virgin Islands region

An Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer

J. Benton Construction provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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