Safety Manager Jobs in Washington
Safety Manager jobs in Washington are in strong demand, with consistent openings concentrated in aerospace and defense manufacturing, construction, and industrial operations, covering everything from entry-level safety coordinator roles through senior EHS director positions. The heaviest hiring is in the Seattle metro, Tacoma, and the Tri-Cities region, where employers like Boeing, Amazon, and Bechtel maintain large, permanent workforces that require ongoing safety oversight. Construction site safety, industrial hygiene, and environmental health and safety compliance are the most sought-after specialties across Washington listings. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Consistently ranked among the nation’s largest building contractors by Engineering News-Record, our US business is a subsidiary of London-based Balfour Beatty plc (LSE: BBY).
Our Benefits
Balfour Beatty offers employees a comprehensive compensation and benefit package:
Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
Health Savings Account
401(k) with company match
Paid time off
Tuition Assistance
Employee Referral Bonus
And more!
The EHS Manager position is responsible for the implementation of the company’s safety health and environmental programs. Ensures jobsite employees and subcontractors are trained in all safety programs and protocol, including federal/state regulations, in order to prevent accidents and/or injuries.
Essential Functions
- Conducts new employee project orientation and basic training with Balfour Beatty and subcontractor employees.
- Assists Safety, Health, and Environmental and Operations in preparing safety related bid documents and project-specific safety programs.
- Coordinates all Safety Health and Environmental efforts on the project with the Project Manager and Superintendent.
- Attends subcontractor preconstruction meetings, review task specific Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs) and assist with planning for safety issues.
- Assists with material and equipment acquisition for new project setup.
- Conducts frequent inspections of projects and identifies current and future safety challenges.
- Assists Safety Health and Environmental in establishing and administering project safety recognition programs.
- Prepares written reports of project inspections and assists project staff with correcting and preventing hazards.
- Conducts project safety audits.
- Provides technical safety consulting services for projects and reviews preconstruction safety submittals.
- Leads Safety Health and Environmental and project staff with safety training at all levels.
- Assists with establishing and maintaining a project crisis management plan.
- Conducts accident investigations and assists with OSHA and environmental inspections.
- Manages workers compensation claims including the return to work program.
- Maintains project incident logs for all reported injuries, GL claims, WC claims, and OSHA recordables.
- Assists Superintendent with sediment and erosion control and other environmental responsibilities.
- Promote Customer Relations
- Builds effective relationships with customers, design team, subcontractors, suppliers, and user groups that reflect and support company core values and meets or exceeds the customer’s expectations.
- Actively participates in industry, client and community relations to enhance company image.
- Serves as a role model and promotes professional behavior.
- Participates in company training programs and commits to self-development.
- Keeps current with new developments in OSHA regulations and company safety policies, and communicates to the appropriate jobsite personnel.
- The majority of work is completed on job sites in an office trailer or in an existing structure. Due to daily condition changes on construction projects, when employees are outside of the office trailer or structure, they must wear appropriate personal protective equipment as required by the company's safety policies and as required for weather conditions.
- The project team and/or team member may need to move to other projected work geographic locations, if necessary.
- 10 years of experience as a Site Safety and Health Officer
- Must have current OSHA 30 certification
- Must meet USACE EM-385 qualifications
- This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future. An employee's pay position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, any collective bargaining agreements, and business or organizational needs. No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, or any other form of compensation that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company's sole discretion, consistent with the law.
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Where Washington roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Safety Manager Job Market in Washington
A snapshot from current Washington openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Amazon13

- Meta3

- TikTok3

- HDR1

- SGS1

Top Industries Hiring
- Construction & Real Estate
- Technology & Software
- Retail
- Insurance
- Food & Beverage
What Washington Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in safety manager jobs across Washington.
- CSP, CHST, or OSHA 30-hour certification required or strongly preferred by most Washington employers
- Bachelor's degree in occupational health, environmental science, engineering, or a related field
- Experience developing and managing written safety programs compliant with Washington Industrial Safety and Health Act (WISHA) standards
- Proficiency conducting workplace hazard assessments, incident investigations, and corrective action reporting
- Familiarity with Washington State Department of Labor and Industries (L&I) regulatory requirements and inspection protocols
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for training delivery and regulatory documentation
Safety Manager Jobs in Washington: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a safety manager in Washington?
Most safety managers in Washington start with a bachelor's degree in occupational safety, environmental health, or a closely related field, then build toward the Certified Safety Professional (CSP) credential administered by the Board of Certified Safety Professionals. Washington does not require a state-issued license to work as a safety manager, but employers strongly favor candidates familiar with Washington Industrial Safety and Health Act standards enforced by Washington State's Department of Labor and Industries.
How much do safety managers make in Washington?
Safety managers in Washington earn a median of about $102,920 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $69,470 for the lowest 10% to over $148,330 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire safety managers in Washington?
Employers hiring safety managers in Washington right now include Amazon, Meta, and TikTok, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Washington's concentration of aerospace manufacturing, large-scale construction, and logistics operations means openings appear consistently across both large corporations and major general contractors throughout the state.
Which Washington cities have the most safety manager jobs?
Seattle, Bellevue, and Redmond have the most safety manager openings in Washington. The Seattle metro drives the largest share of listings because of its dense aerospace, tech campus construction, and large distribution center operations, while Tacoma's port and industrial corridor and the Tri-Cities region's federal energy and construction projects generate steady demand in those areas.
Are there remote safety manager jobs in Washington?
Yes, but they're rare. Safety management is fundamentally a hands-on, site-based role requiring physical hazard assessments, walkthroughs, and in-person training, so most positions require a regular on-site presence. About 24% of safety manager openings tied to Washington are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, and those that do offer flexibility tend to be EHS compliance analyst or program manager roles with limited field responsibilities.
How can I get hired as a safety manager in Washington with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is securing a safety coordinator or EHS technician role, which Washington employers in construction and manufacturing regularly post as junior positions that feed into management tracks. Boeing and Bechtel both run structured early-career EHS programs in Washington, and Washington State's building trades apprenticeships include safety training pathways. Earning an OSHA 30-hour construction or general industry card before applying gives candidates a measurable edge with Washington hiring managers.
Where can I find and apply to safety manager jobs in Washington?
You can find and apply to safety manager jobs in Washington on Migrate Mate, which lists current Washington openings updated regularly. Find the roles that fit your experience and location and apply directly to each one.
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