Mining Construction Safety Manager

WSP USA; Fairbanks (AK); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP USA is seeking a Mining Construction Safety Manager to monitor and oversee all onsite construction activities for a large EPCM mining project within the Earth & Environment team. This full-time onsite role can be based anywhere in the United States with preference in Nevada, Utah, Colorado, Alaska, or near major mining projects.

Travel per diem is available for non-local candidates. The role ensures HSSE performance, site compliance, and collaboration with internal teams and contractors to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or construction management or equivalent work experience
• 10+ years of hands-on safety management experience in active mining settings
• Experience in large-scale heavy civil construction/mining infrastructure and associated environmental controls
• MSHA certification required; other certifications preferred
• Knowledge of construction and mine safety regulations and risk assessment
• Strong verbal/written communication and problem-solving skills
• Ability to liaise between designers, owners, contractors and end-users
• Able to walk long distances on uneven sites and work in active construction environments both above and underground
• Must pass drug test and background check; satisfactory driving record

Responsibilities

• Lead development and implementation of safety programs, environmental controls, and reporting systems across the project site
• Review and oversee contractors’ health, safety, and environmental plans; support pre-qualification and selection
• Ensure emergency response plans and health programs; assess public impacts
• Conduct risk assessments and safety audits; implement corrective actions
• Deliver training on health and safety protocols and PPE use
• Investigate workplace incidents and advise corrective actions
• Collect and analyze HSSE data; prepare management reports on metrics and trends
• Mentor junior staff and contribute to growth of WSP’s mining EPCM practice
• Adhere to WSP Code of Conduct and policies in all decisions

Skills

Engineering/Construction Mgmt degree

10+ years safety management

Mining infrastructure experience

MSHA certification required

Regulatory knowledge (MSHA/OSHA)

Strong communication skills

Field mobility in active sites

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or construction management

Tools

MS Office

Job description

This Opportunity

WSP is seeking a Mining Construction Safety Manager to monitor and oversee all onsite construction activities for a large EPCM mining project in our growing Earth & Environment team. This full-time onsite position can be based anywhere in the United States with preference in Nevada, Utah, Colorado, Alaska, or near major mining projects. Travel per diem is available for those not local to the projects.

The full-time Construction Safety Manager will be responsible for overseeing health, safety, security, and environmental (HSSE) performance across the project and site compliance with all local, regional, legislative and client regulations and standards. The Construction Safety Manager will verify and validate the contractors are delivering safe civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, and earthworks scopes for projects that may involve open pit and/or underground environments. This role involves collaborating with internal WSP construction, engineering, and procurement team members and with the client, contractors, and other stakeholders to foster a strong health and safety culture that is focused on delivering successful outcomes.

Your Impact

• Lead the development and implementation of safety programs, health and hygiene initiatives, and environmental control, monitoring, and reporting systems that comply with all local, regional, legislative and client regulations and standards across the project site.

• Review and oversee contractors’ environmental, health, and safety plans and procedures, supporting contractor pre-qualification and selection processes, and ensuring compliance with applicable safety standards, rules, and regulations throughout the project lifecycle.

• Ensure the preparation and maintenance of project emergency response and preparedness plans, as well as comprehensive health programs that consider public impacts and assessments.

• Conduct regular risk assessments and safety audits to identify potential hazards in the workplace and implement corrective actions to mitigate risks.

• Lead the delivery of training programs for company employees on health and safety protocols, emergency response procedures, project specific requirements and proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE).

• Investigate workplace incidents and near misses, as per company workplace incident policy and procedure. Document findings and recommend corrective actions to prevent recurrence and improve safety measures.

• Collect and analyze health and safety data, preparing reports for management that highlight performance metrics, trends, and areas for improvement.

• Mentor junior staff and contribute to the growth of WSP’s mining EPCM practice.

• Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources, and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or construction management is preferred or trade school or equivalent work experience.

• 10+ years of relevant hands‑on safety management experience in active mining settings, with a strong preference for candidates who have worked across both open pit and underground mine development projects.

• Experience in large‑scale heavy civil construction, process facilities, and/or mining infrastructure, such as haul roads, underground access (declines, shafts, drifts), waste rock facilities, tailings systems, and associated support facilities and related environmental controls.

• Commitment to safety. MSHA certification is required, while other certifications (CMSP, CSP, CSMC, CIH, etc.) and OSHA 30-hour are preferred. MSHA Authorized Trainer is preferred.

• Knowledge of construction and mine safety regulations, planning, and risks.

• Strong verbal/written communication, problem solving, conflict resolution and decision‑making skills with good working computer capabilities in MS Office products.

• Ability to liaise between designers, owners, contractors, and end‑users.

• Able to walk distances on uneven sites, climb small ladders, and work in an active construction environment both above and underground.

• Must pass drug test, background check and must have a satisfactory driving record in accordance with the Company's driving (MVR) policy.

About WSP

WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.

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WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.

At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?

WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.

The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.

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WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.