Field Safety Manager Jobs
Field Safety Manager jobs are open across construction, oil and gas, manufacturing, utilities, and logistics, at every level from site safety coordinator to senior safety director, with specializations in OSHA compliance, industrial hygiene, and incident investigation. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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- 502684
- Savannah, Georgia, United States
- University Safety
- Hospitality and Operations
- Full-time
- Staff
As a university safety field operations manager, you will manage a small team of professionally trained safety officers who perform foot patrols, vehicular patrols, static posts, and bicycle patrols across SCAD Savannah.
To support the department, you’ll:
- Collaborate on daily oversight of University Safety patrol and static post assignments
- Identify and implement best practices to provide adequate, all-encompassing safety and security services
- Refine standards for establishing the internal SCAD University Safety patrol program to build job knowledge that supports and highlights SCAD’s vision and commitment to maintaining the safest environment at all times
- Use your influence to drive active engagement of all internal and external stakeholders
- Confer with management-level university personnel and law enforcement officials on operational and policy matters that directly or indirectly impact the university
Additionally, you’ll:
- Leverage personal job knowledge to oversee special events
- Continuously develop, maintain, and implement evolving crime-prevention programs in the interest of the SCAD community
- Actively engage with all levels of law enforcement in the exchange and dissemination of information
- Assist law enforcement agencies during criminal investigations and in real-time assessment approaches to ensure appropriate staffing and resource deployment
Minimum qualifications:
- At least four years of experience in security, military, or law enforcement, including at least two years in management
- Extensive experience developing and implementing patrol and staffing programs focused on training, building job knowledge and skills, customer service, and safety best practices
- Job-based knowledge and university-specific experience with the relevant compliance requirements of the Jeanne Clery Act, the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), and Title IX
Preferred qualifications:
- Certification in the process of conducting threat and special event assessments
Certificates, licenses, and registrations:
- Valid driver's license
- Valid passport or the ability to obtain one within six months of employment
Travel required:
- 10–20%
Work hours: The university work week is Sunday through Saturday. Most offices are open Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. To accommodate business needs, employees may be assigned to other workdays and/or hours, including weekends and evenings.
ADA tag: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements and minimum qualifications listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and/or meet the minimum qualifications.
Commitment to inclusion
SCAD is committed to fostering a community of respect that is welcoming to all. The innovative spirit at SCAD enriches inclusion by empowering everyone to comfortably be one's authentic self. We are solutions-driven, collaboratively identifying and solving challenges to sustain a positively oriented environment. We understand when all perspectives are elevated, the university community is strengthened.
Equal employment opportunity disclosure
SCAD provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants, without regard to sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), race, color, national origin, age, marital or parental status, disability, genetic information, religion, veteran status, or status in any group protected by applicable laws.
Prohibition against sexual misconduct
SCAD prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to the Title IX Coordinator. The notice of nondiscrimination is located at scad.edu/sexualmisconduct.
Clery Act security report
SCAD is committed to assisting all members of the SCAD community in providing for their own safety and security. Information regarding campus security, personal safety and fire safety, including topics such as crime prevention, crime reporting policies and crime statistics for the most recent three year period, and disciplinary procedures is available on the SCAD safety and security website at scad.edu/safety.
Questions?
Contact scadhr@scad.edu.
- 502684
- Savannah, Georgia, United States
- University Safety
- Hospitality and Operations
- Full-time
- Staff
As a university safety field operations manager, you will manage a small team of professionally trained safety officers who perform foot patrols, vehicular patrols, static posts, and bicycle patrols across SCAD Savannah.
To support the department, you’ll:
- Collaborate on daily oversight of University Safety patrol and static post assignments
- Identify and implement best practices to provide adequate, all-encompassing safety and security services
- Refine standards for establishing the internal SCAD University Safety patrol program to build job knowledge that supports and highlights SCAD’s vision and commitment to maintaining the safest environment at all times
- Use your influence to drive active engagement of all internal and external stakeholders
- Confer with management-level university personnel and law enforcement officials on operational and policy matters that directly or indirectly impact the university
Additionally, you’ll:
- Leverage personal job knowledge to oversee special events
- Continuously develop, maintain, and implement evolving crime-prevention programs in the interest of the SCAD community
- Actively engage with all levels of law enforcement in the exchange and dissemination of information
- Assist law enforcement agencies during criminal investigations and in real-time assessment approaches to ensure appropriate staffing and resource deployment
Minimum qualifications:
- At least four years of experience in security, military, or law enforcement, including at least two years in management
- Extensive experience developing and implementing patrol and staffing programs focused on training, building job knowledge and skills, customer service, and safety best practices
- Job-based knowledge and university-specific experience with the relevant compliance requirements of the Jeanne Clery Act, the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), and Title IX
Preferred qualifications:
- Certification in the process of conducting threat and special event assessments
Certificates, licenses, and registrations:
- Valid driver's license
- Valid passport or the ability to obtain one within six months of employment
Travel required:
- 10–20%
Work hours: The university work week is Sunday through Saturday. Most offices are open Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. To accommodate business needs, employees may be assigned to other workdays and/or hours, including weekends and evenings.
ADA tag: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements and minimum qualifications listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and/or meet the minimum qualifications.
Commitment to inclusion
SCAD is committed to fostering a community of respect that is welcoming to all. The innovative spirit at SCAD enriches inclusion by empowering everyone to comfortably be one's authentic self. We are solutions-driven, collaboratively identifying and solving challenges to sustain a positively oriented environment. We understand when all perspectives are elevated, the university community is strengthened.
Equal employment opportunity disclosure
SCAD provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants, without regard to sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), race, color, national origin, age, marital or parental status, disability, genetic information, religion, veteran status, or status in any group protected by applicable laws.
Prohibition against sexual misconduct
SCAD prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to the Title IX Coordinator. The notice of nondiscrimination is located at scad.edu/sexualmisconduct.
Clery Act security report
SCAD is committed to assisting all members of the SCAD community in providing for their own safety and security. Information regarding campus security, personal safety and fire safety, including topics such as crime prevention, crime reporting policies and crime statistics for the most recent three year period, and disciplinary procedures is available on the SCAD safety and security website at scad.edu/safety.
Questions?
Contact scadhr@scad.edu.
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Who's Hiring
- Environmental Resources Management10
- Baker Construction Enterprises9
- Lowe's Home Improvement8
- Quanta Services7
- Weaver Consultants7
Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services
- Construction & Real Estate
- Food & Beverage
- Energy
- Staffing & Recruiting
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in field safety manager jobs.
- OSHA 30-hour construction or general industry certification required
- Demonstrated experience conducting incident investigations and root cause analysis
- Knowledge of federal and state OSHA regulations and compliance requirements
- Bachelor's degree in occupational health, safety, engineering, or a related field
- Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST) preferred
- Proficiency with safety management systems and digital reporting platforms
Tips for Your Field Safety Manager Job Search
Tailor your resume to each sector
Construction safety managers and oil and gas safety managers face different hazard profiles. Reframe your resume to match the industry's dominant risks, whether that's fall protection, confined space entry, process safety, or machine guarding, so hiring managers recognize your fit immediately.
List every active certification you hold
Employers filter hard on credentials. Put your CSP, CHST, OSHA 30, MSHA, or any state-specific certifications in a dedicated section near the top of your resume, with the issuing body and expiration year, so they don't get buried below work history.
Quantify your incident rate reductions
Generic safety accomplishments don't stand out. Show the TRIR or DART rate before and after your program changes, the number of workers under your supervision, or the size of the site in square footage or headcount. Numbers give hiring managers a concrete baseline to evaluate you against.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists field safety manager openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare scenario answers around real incidents
Interviewers ask how you've handled fatalities, near-misses, or OSHA inspections. Write out two or three specific incidents you managed, including what went wrong, how you responded, and what systemic change you implemented afterward, so you're not reconstructing them under pressure.
Negotiate relocation terms before you accept
Field safety manager roles are often site-specific and may require relocation to remote or rural locations. Clarify travel expectations, per diem rates, rotation schedules, and whether a relocation package is on the table before you sign an offer, not after.
Field Safety Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most field safety managers?
The companies hiring the most field safety managers right now include Environmental Resources Management, Baker Construction Enterprises, and Lowe's Home Improvement, with the largest share of openings in Texas, California, and Virginia, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Construction, energy, and industrial contractors tend to post the highest volume of openings year-round.
How many field safety manager jobs are remote?
About 24% of field safety manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, which is lower than most professional roles because the job requires physical presence on worksites. The sub-areas most likely to offer remote flexibility are corporate safety program management, compliance auditing, and training development roles that are not tied to a single active job site.
How do you become a field safety manager?
Start by earning a degree in occupational safety, industrial hygiene, or a related technical field. Build hands-on experience as a safety coordinator or site safety officer, ideally in a high-hazard industry like construction, oil and gas, or manufacturing. Pursue your OSHA 30-hour card early, then work toward a Certified Safety Professional credential as your experience grows. Most employers expect several years of progressive site-level responsibility before promoting into a manager role.
Can you get hired as a field safety manager with limited experience?
Some employers will hire candidates with two to three years of site safety experience if you hold a relevant certification and can demonstrate hands-on work in a high-hazard environment. Targeting smaller contractors, regional construction firms, or industries with high turnover like oilfield services gives you a better entry point than pursuing large national employers who typically require more seniority. Completing an OSHA 30-hour course and volunteering for safety committee roles in your current job strengthens your application considerably.
What does the field safety manager interview process look like?
Most employers run two to three rounds. The first is typically a phone screen with HR focused on your certifications, industry background, and willingness to travel or relocate. The second round is a technical interview with a safety director or operations manager, often including scenario questions about incident investigations, OSHA inspections, and how you've handled worker resistance to safety protocols. Some employers add a site visit or a written scenario exercise before making an offer.
Where can I find and apply to field safety manager jobs?
You can find and apply to field safety manager jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your industry background and certification level, then apply directly to each listing that fits. Openings update regularly, so checking back frequently gives you the best shot at catching new postings before they fill.
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