Location

Cary, North Carolina, United States

Capabilities

Health and Safety

Office Setup

Hybrid

Job ID

#40191

Market

Life Science

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your impact

We share a common purpose – to make the world more connected and sustainable. And we’re excited about the innovative ways we can change the world. If you are also interested in turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good, then Jacobs is where you belong. We are looking for a passionate and dedicated Senior HSE Alliance Manager to support a national life sciences client with large projects in multiple locations across the US in Life Sciences North America (LSNA)’s project portfolio.

As part of our team, in this initial remit you will provide support to the HSE Director for Life Sciences North America (LSNA), and Regional HSE Managers. You’ll serve as a business partner working with Client HSE and Senior stakeholders, and Jacobs HSE Managers, Project Managers and Construction Managers to lead HSE excellence and deliver project and initiatives ensuring no worker injuries or negative impacts to our client’s business continuity. We’ll ask you to support BeyondZero performance that is inclusive of the Line of Business’ (LOB) vision and strategic plans as well as provide overall leadership, management and direction to the Jacobs team and clients assigned.

We’ll rely on you to take personal ownership and responsibility for protecting people from harm and for driving Jacobs’ strategies and performance while supporting continuous improvement and building alliances with client leadership. You’ll own and maintain open communication with the HSE Director for Life Sciences North America, and HSE Regional Managers as well as client leadership and peer LOB HSE team members to provide technical resources guidance, to ensure alignment and to ensure consistent implementation of HSE process tools that support LOB HSE strategic plans and objectives. This position will have multi-site and multi-client responsibilities for all LSNA HSE initiatives related to the continued development of HSE practices, compliance to corporate initiatives as well as legal and regulatory requirements.

By establishing working relationships, you’ll provide visible support and leadership to all client and LOB stakeholders (to include offices and projects/programs) by providing interpretation, training, technical review and support, regulatory guidance and governance oversight to ensure alignment and consistent implementation of the Jacobs HSE program. This key position will be the champion driving best practices and continuous improvement efforts for positive motivation, employee development and resource planning that meets or exceeds overall HSE business goals & objectives.

You will work on problems of technical and legal scope requiring critical thinking and interaction with internal and external technical professionals along with individuals representing official agencies. Exercises broad judgment within generally defined practices and policies. You will be considered a primary subject matter expert on all HSE topics.

You’ll be charged to support and/or lead incident notification, investigation and reporting process, as well as facilitating injury management and return to work process. You’ll support the development of Jacobs project specific HSE plans, review subcontractor hazard assessments and deliverables, and participate as required in operational readiness reviews, monthly assessments, management system reviews, and/or other forums relevant to project success.

The travel anticipated with this role may be up to 75 percent. Project assignments may require additional travel within the US, and potentially North America.

Senior HSE Managers for Jacobs LSNA LOB require the ability to cater successfully to multiple task masters – support of HSE staff in the field, leadership and vision for Project and Construction Managers and other field staff, in a supportive but directive environment to ensure subcontractor success, a leadership style that role models and demonstrates a culture of inclusion and caring for our craft workforce stakeholders, and finally the development of a rapport, partnership, and a communication style which engenders confidence and trust with our client. You must present a demonstrated understanding of and ability to communicate effectively with regulatory authorities, government officials, major customers, and senior executives within the organization. This requires flexibility, excellent communication skills across a wide cross section of stakeholders, empathy, commitment, and dedication to the delivery of a project approach which ensures workers go home safely every day. While administrative duties associated with a role such as this are many, to role model what’s expected and the delivery of Jacobs BeyondZero culture, the real heavy lifting of this work is in the field where the work takes place and developing relationships with the team members delivering it.

The successful applicant for this valued role will possess a BCSP certification (CSP). Certification demonstrates your commitment to superior professionalism, upholding industry standards and continued learning. These merits can help boost your professional credibility and prestige within your own network, with your current clients, and when pursuing new business opportunities or bidding on projects.

If you’re up for the challenge, we’ve been looking for someone just like you.

Here's what you'll need

A professional HSE Certification and/or degree in construction safety, industrial hygiene, engineering or related field; or equivalent years of experience in lieu of degree.

A minimum of 15 years of professional experience demonstrated a similar leadership role in managing Construction Health and Safety, including a staff of 5 or more direct reports.

Experience with managing and conducting safety training

OSHA 30 Hour Training (construction)

Experience delivering safety training, toolbox talks, and/or similar “outreach” and coaching

Ideally you'll also have:

Proficient in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Teams, Excel, Outlook and Power Point

Demonstrated interpersonal relations and personnel management skills

Working knowledge in applicable regulatory compliance, as well as all federal, state and local agencies requirements.

Industry leadership Training.

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Posted Salary Range: Minimum

133,500.00

Posted Salary Range: Upper

220,000.00

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Employees have access to medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount. Eligible employees may also enroll in a deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan. Jacobs has an unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full-time salaried/exempt employees, seven paid holidays, and caregiver leave. And certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.

The base salary range for this position is $133,500.00 to $220,000.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

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. Job posted on May 27, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.

We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.

Your application experience is important to us, and we’re keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support.

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