Field‑Based Senior Site Safety Leader

Blattner; Minnesota; On-site; USD 86,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay and annual bonus

Per diem

Company truck with a fuel card

Rotational program with paid flights

Employer-paid HDHP insurance premiums

401(k) with company match

Paid time off (PTO)

Education assistance (tuition reimburs

Employee/family focused culture

Job summary

Blattner in Minnesota seeks a Senior Site Safety Professional to lead on-site safety programs across active construction projects. You will serve as the primary safety advisor, guiding leadership decisions and ensuring compliance with safety standards.

You will independently manage audits, incident investigations, and training, mentor field teams, and deliver safety reporting to support project success and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Health, or related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Minimum of 2 years of construction safety experience
• Ability to relocate to project site
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable Motor Vehicle Record (MVR)
• Strong working knowledge of safety regulations and compliance requirements

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage site-level safety programs, audits, incident management
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local safety regulations
• Identify patterns of unsafe behavior and implement corrective actions
• Conduct incident investigations and support root cause analysis
• Partner with leadership to address complex safety challenges and provide expert guidance
• Influence site leadership on safety policies, procedures, and best practices
• Coach and mentor field teams and junior safety staff on hazard identification and prevention
• Support incident management compliance, including Drug & Alcohol Testing, Medical Treatment, and Return-to-Work programs
• Conduct audits and prepare reports with findings and recommended corrective actions
• Support safety communications, including participation in project kickoffs and ongoing site messaging
• Collect, analyze, and report safety data to support decision-making
• Prepare safety documentation, reports, and project deliverables
• Maintain knowledge of safety regulations, emerging technologies, and industry best practices
• Promote continuous development through training, coaching, and professional growth activities

Skills

Site safety leadership

Audits & incident management

Incident investigations

Safety program implementation

Mentoring

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety

Equivalent education/experience

Job description

Blattner in Minnesota seeks a Senior Site Safety Professional to lead on-site safety programs across active construction projects. You will serve as the primary safety advisor, guiding leadership decisions and ensuring compliance with safety standards.

You will independently manage audits, incident investigations, and training, mentor field teams, and deliver safety reporting to support project success and continuous improvement.