Safety Manager - Foundations

About the role

A well-established, family-owned heavy civil construction company with nearly 100 years of experience and about $500 million in annual revenue is looking for a Safety Manager - Foundations. The role supports safety and environmental compliance across deep foundation and heavy civil operations, working with project teams, supervisors, employees and subcontractors on commercial and high-rise buildings, bridges and marine structures, industrial and manufacturing facilities, and infrastructure and transportation projects. The position is based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, with regular travel to jobsites and overnight stays.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct regular jobsite safety audits and inspections
• Investigate incidents, near misses, property damage and workers' compensation matters
• Develop and implement site-specific safety and health plans
• Deliver safety training and orientation for employees, supervisors and subcontractors
• Support compliance with OSHA and other regulatory requirements
• Maintain safety records, documentation and required reports
• Identify and oversee personal protective equipment requirements
• Manage and monitor air-monitoring instruments and related equipment
• Assist with safety and environmental initiatives and provide backup support to the Safety Coordinator
• Partner with field leadership to identify hazards, implement corrective actions and improve safety performance

Required profile

• Minimum 2 years of experience in construction, waste, transportation or a related industry
• OSHA 30 certification required
• Working knowledge of construction safety and environmental principles
• Strong incident investigation, problem-solving and communication skills
• Valid driver's license with a satisfactory motor vehicle record
• Ability to travel regularly and stay overnight, and to complete a pre-employment drug test
• Schedule of 8-10 hours on weekdays, with occasional weekends and overtime

Preferred qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Safety, Occupational Health, Environmental Health or a related field
• OHST, CHST or CSP certification, OSHA 500, confined space, HAZWOPER, DOT and/or MSHA training
• Class A or B CDL with current medical card and knowledge of driver qualification files and DOT compliance
• Experience on deep foundation, heavy civil, industrial, infrastructure or transportation projects

What we offer

• Salary of $90,000-$140,000 depending on experience and qualifications
• Medical, dental and vision insurance, life insurance and disability coverage
• HSA with company contributions, 401(k) with company match and performance-based profit sharing
• Paid time off, tuition reimbursement and company vehicle
• Relocation assistance if needed