Senior Safety Manager - Foundations

About the role

A large, family-owned heavy civil construction company with nearly 100 years of experience and about $500 million in annual revenue is hiring a Senior Safety Manager for its deep foundations business. The role leads safety strategy and execution across a multistate operation, working with project management, field leadership, clients, contractors and regulators. It is based in Minneapolis, MN.

Key responsibilities

• Develop, implement and manage multistate safety programs for deep foundation operations
• Lead, mentor and develop safety professionals across the organization
• Conduct risk assessments and develop site-specific safety plans
• Perform jobsite audits and inspections and drive corrective actions
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, ANSI and applicable state and federal regulations
• Coordinate with regulatory agencies and assist with inspections and inquiries
• Lead investigations of incidents, near misses and other safety events, and track corrective and preventive actions
• Analyze safety metrics and report trends and recommendations to senior leadership
• Develop and coordinate safety training for field and project personnel
• Travel regularly across a five-state region

Required profile

• 8-10 years of progressive construction safety experience, preferably in civil/heavy civil construction
• Significant experience supporting multistate construction operations
• Proven leadership and mentoring ability
• Bachelor's degree in Safety, Occupational Health, Environmental Health or a related field preferred
• Strong understanding of deep foundations, cranes, rigging and heavy equipment hazards preferred
• Willingness to travel extensively across a five-state region

Required skills

• OSHA 30 certification required
• Strong knowledge of OSHA, ANSI and construction safety standards
• Microsoft Office proficiency
• Preferred: OHST, CHST or CSP certification, OSHA 500, confined space, HAZWOPER, DOT/MSHA training, Class A or B CDL

What we offer

• Salary of $125,000-$165,000 depending on experience
• Medical, dental and vision insurance, life insurance and disability coverage
• HSA with company contributions, 401(k) with match and performance-based profit sharing
• Paid time off, tuition reimbursement and company vehicle
• Relocation assistance if needed