Field Safety Manager - Steel & MEP Risk Management - Metairie, Louisiana

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About the Company

RNGD is a rapidly scaling organization emerging as a nationally recognized leader in construction through our unique Renegade mindset focused on innovation, creativity, and culture. The team is made up of a highly engaged group of seasoned professionals and emerging leaders. We are creators who believe that what we build drives the growth of our cities and that to fulfill our mission, we must constantly challenge the old way of doing things. Headquartered in New Orleans, Louisiana, we thrive on building communities, building teams, building leaders, and growing the business throughout the Southeast region with offices in Mississippi, Tennessee, and Alabama.

About the Role

We are seeking a Field Safety Manager – Steel & MEP to join our rapidly growing team. This role is responsible for leading, overseeing, and coordinating the implementation of RNGD’s safety program across active construction sites, ensuring that all field operations are conducted in compliance with company standards, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.

The Field Safety Manager supports the Health and Safety Department by monitoring job-site conditions, guiding field teams, and assisting with risk management, incident response, and claims-related activities. This position is based out of RNGD Headquarters in New Orleans and provides regional coverage throughout the Southeast as needed. The role requires regular travel to active project locations, with responsibilities split by approximately 50% Steel Fabrication & Site Erection and 50% Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) operations.

Core Responsibilities

Safety Program Development & Compliance

• Develop, implement, and maintain project-specific Safety Plans, Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), and Risk Assessments.
• Conduct regular job-site visits to assess compliance, identify hazards, and drive continuous improvement.
• Perform office safety professional duties, including document control, training record management, and compliance tracking.
• Participate in incident investigations, corrective action development, and trend analysis.
• Support pre-construction planning and execution of safe work procedures and permit systems.

Training, Facilitation & Workforce Development

• Develop, administer, facilitate, and track all safety-related training for employees, subcontractors, and supervision.
• Mentor field supervision and safety technicians to strengthen site-level safety leadership and accountability.

Collaboration & Cross-Functional Partnership

• Partner with project teams to create and communicate daily proactive safety plans that align with operational goals.
• Promote RNGD’s safety culture through engagement, visibility, and consistent follow-up.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Minimum 5 years of safety experience in construction environments.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA 1926 and 1910 standards and applicable state/local safety regulations.
• Proven experience in developing and delivering HSE training programs.
• Ability to perform risk assessments and communicate effectively with all levels of the organization.
• Certifications preferred: CHST, CSHO, COSS/COSM, NCCER or OSHA 500/510.
• Excellent communication, organization, and leadership skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and safety management systems.

Core Competencies:

Values & Leadership

• Exemplifies RNGD’s core values: Renegade Mentality, Sweep Floors, Build Together, Honor Promises.
• Inspires high trust; listens well; remains accessible; and creates opportunities for unplanned actions.

Strategic Thinking & Planning

• Demonstrates a systematic approach to accomplishing work; identifies and implements efficient methods for completing tasks; and organizes activities and people effectively.
• Accurately estimates the duration and difficulty of tasks; anticipates potential project issues; and ensures the team follows a realistic schedule and budget.

Emotional Intelligence & Relationship Building

• Anticipates and understands the needs, desires, and intentions of others; builds meaningful relationships with others by leveraging emotional awareness; notices both verbal and non-verbal cues; and manages emotions constructively.

Analytical Thinking & Decision-Making

• Uses facts and data to make and communicate informed decisions; synthesizes information from multiple sources; balances data with intuition and experience; and strives for a deep understanding of issues.

RNGD is an Equal Opportunity Employer.