Safety Specialist

Short Description:

Bowman has an opportunity for a Safety Specialist to join our team remotely.

At Bowman, we believe in creating opportunities for aspiring people to thrive and achieve ambitious goals. That’s why a career at Bowman is more than a job. It is an opportunity to be part of a diverse and engaged community of professionals, to be treated as a respected and valued member of a motivated team and to be empowered to do exceptional work that advances the best interest of everyone involved. We recognize the importance of creating a work environment that is both rewarding to our employees and supportive of our unwavering commitment to provide unparalleled service to our clients.

Overview:

Responsible for administering safety performance across assigned Bowman regional geospatial operations with a focus on Land Services (Right-of-Way), Mapping & Survey, Oil & Gas, and Aerial Operations (manned aircraft and UAS). Partners with regional leadership, branch offices and field teams to implement corporate safety programs, ensure regulatory compliance, and foster a proactive safety culture that minimizes risk and reduces workplace incidents.

Responsibilities:

Leadership and Direction

• Partner with regional managers, branch offices and field leadership to integrate safety into project planning and execution at the direction of the senior safety leadership.
• Promote a strong safety culture centered on hazard recognition, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Support implementation of the enterprise Safety Management System (SMS).
• Provide subject matter expertise for training development and safety program improvement.
• Influence operational decision-making to reduce risk exposure, not just enforce compliance.

At the Operational and Company Level

• Ensure compliance with OSHA, DOT/FMCSA, PHMSA, FAA, EM385-1-1, FRA, MSHA, and other applicable regulations.
• Support development and implementation of Job Safety Analyses (JSAs), Activity Hazard Analyses (AHAs), and Site-Specific Safety Plans (SSSPs).
• Identify and control high-risk exposures including work zone traffic, remote work, oil & gas hazards, and aviation/UAS operations.
• Uses regional safety metrics (TRIR, DART, leading indicators) to implement proactive risk mitigation strategies.
• Support subcontractor safety prequalification, client audits, and corporate safety initiatives.

Do the Work

• Provide field-level safety oversight and coaching for survey crews, oil & gas operations, and aviation/UAS activities.
• Conduct jobsite visits, audits, and unannounced inspections across multiple locations.
• Identify hazards, implement corrective actions, and track systemic trends.
• Support incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective/preventive action plans.
• Deliver safety training, onboarding, and ongoing coaching to field and project teams.
• Maintain safety documentation, ensure compliance with training requirements, and facilitate safety meetings.

Success Metrics and Competencies:

• Ability to create Activity Hazard Analyses (AHAs) for high-risk activities.
• Experience conducting field audits and hazard assessments.
• Strong communication and training facilitation skills.
• Ability to influence field personnel and operations leadership.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Reduction in regional recordable incidents and injury rates.
• Increased reporting of near-miss and leading safety indicators.
• Improved jobsite audit performance and compliance scores.
• Strong safety engagement and accountability within the region.
• Consistent alignment with corporate safety standards and operational excellence.
• Achievement of ≥90% safety training completion and safety meeting participation.
• Improved audit performance and compliance scores.
• Strong regional engagement and alignment with corporate safety standards.
• Demonstrated expertise in OSHA standards, hazard identification, and SIF prevention.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety and Health Management, or related field preferred.
• 5+ years of progressive safety experience in field-based operations.
• Experience supporting multi-site or regional operations.
• Background in geospatial services, surveying, oil & gas, utilities, infrastructure, or aviation operations strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of Safety Management Systems (SMS) and ISO 45001 preferred.
• First Aid / CPR / AED preferred.

Physical Demands and Working Environment:

• Willingness to travel frequently (50%-70%) within the assigned region nationwide.
• Ability to obtain professional safety certifications, as required.
• Partially indoor professional office environment which may exposure to include bright/dim light, noise, fumes, odors, and traffic.
• Mobility around an office environment.
• Frequent and prolonged use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.
• Frequent outdoor work environment which may include adverse weather conditions, varying temperatures, excessive noise, and/or potential hazards.
• Mobility around a job/construction site, to include walking, bending, crawling, climbing, squatting, or kneeling and wearing of required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Frequent travel to field sites, including remote and industrial environments, primarily during business hours, with out-of-area and overnight travel is required according to the needs of the business.
• Occasional lifting or carrying up to 40 pounds.
• Occasional pushing or pulling up to 40 pounds.
• Occasional reaching outward or above shoulder.

About Bowman:

Are you ready to build a career that makes a lasting impact? At Bowman, our people are at the center of everything we do. We’re committed to creating an environment where employees can thrive both personally and professionally, while helping to shape the infrastructure of tomorrow.

A career at Bowman means being part of a collaborative, forward-thinking organization where innovation, inclusion, and growth are encouraged at every level. We offer competitive compensation, a supportive work environment, and benefits designed to help our employees succeed.

Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
• Paid time off, sick leave, and paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development support
• Discretionary bonuses and other performance-based incentives
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP), wellness initiatives, and employee discounts

Eligibility for certain benefits may vary based on position, location, and employment status.

Job Description Disclaimer:

Note: While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the job requirements, it is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties from particular jobs and to assign other duties as necessary at any time with or without notice.

Bowman is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees feel valued and respected. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. For our EEO Policy Statement, please click here . If you’d like more information on your EEO rights under the law, please click here .

Bowman has an obligation to provide and maintain a safe, healthy, and productive environment for its employees and clients. We are committed to maintaining a drug and alcohol-free workplace.

If you have any questions about the application process, please email [email protected] .