Safety and Risk Manager

Engel Excavating LLC; Oshkosh (WI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Engel Excavating LLC is seeking a Safety Director to lead our safety program, protect our workforce, and raise our safety culture across Midwest sitework projects. You will oversee policies, training, and compliance, coordinating with Superintendents, HR, and fleet management to prevent hazards and incidents.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years of safety leadership in construction, OSHA certification, and relevant training.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of related safety leadership experience in construction.

Responsibilities

• Lead Engel’s safety program and create proactive safety protocols.
• Investigate incidents, determine root causes, and implement corrective actions.
• Perform in-house site safety training and regulatory compliance.
• Develop weekly Toolbox Talks, Safety Alerts, and JHAs using HCSS.
• Ensure OSHA, DOT and related regulations are followed.
• Maintain OSHA 300, 300A, 301 records and regulatory reports.
• Maintain safety training records, certifications, and documentation.
• Coordinate PPE selection, distribution, and monitoring.
• Conduct job site audits and address safety concerns; promote safe behavior.
• Work with Superintendents on locates; collaborate with HR on claims.
• Assist Fleet Manager with FMCSA/DOT permits and registrations.
• Serve as safety resource for employees and leadership.

Job description

Safety Director

Job Description

The Safety Director serves as the organization's visionary leader for safety, responsible for establishing and maintaining a safety culture that protects employees, strengthens operational excellence, and supports overall success. This leadership role provides oversight of all safety initiatives, policies, and compliance programs, ensuring the proactive identification, reduction, and elimination of workplace hazards and unsafe practices.

A Day at Engel

• Leader of Engel’s safety program, responsible for creating, maintaining, and brainstorming for current and proactive safety protocols.
• Investigates safety incidents, near misses, and property damage; identifies root causes; and implements appropriate corrective actions, communication, and training.
• Performs in-house training related to site safety and safety related regulations.
• Utilize HCSS safety program to develop, distribute, and maintain weekly Toolbox Talks, Safety Alerts, Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), and other safety communications.
• Comply with OSHA, DOT and other regulations
• Maintain OSHA 300, 300A, and 301 records and assist with required regulatory reporting.
• Maintain employee safety training records, certifications, and related documentation.
• Monitor company PPE requirements and assist with the selection, availability, and distribution of appropriate PPE
• Performs job site audits, responds to and corrects safety concerns, reward positive safety behavior.
• Ensures required records and reports are complete, accurate and submitted in accordance with established Company procedures.
• Work with Superintendents to call in locates.
• Collaborate with HR on Workman’s Comp or Insurance claims
• Assist Fleet Manager with FMCSA/DOT permits and registrations.
• Maintain employee safety training records, certifications, and related documentation.
• Serve as a safety resource for employees and leadership by answering questions, researching requirements, and assisting with safety-related concerns as they arise.
• Represent Engel Excavating in the construction and safety industry.
• Any additional safety related tasks as needed.

What We Are Looking For

• A self-starter professional who takes initiative, solves problems and overcomes challenges.
• Someone who is culture focused and team oriented.
• 3-5 years related safety leadership experience in construction field.
• OSHA Certification.
• Confined Space, HAZWOPER, DOT, and MSHA training.
• First Aid/CPR certification preferred.
• Bachelor's degree (B.A. or B.S) from accredited four-year college or university in a safety & health related discipline is preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Work effectively in a variety of outdoor and field conditions, including environments that may be physically demanding or subject to changing weather conditions, as well as working near loud noises associated with construction sites.
• Frequently sit, stand, walk, bend, reach, stretch, speak, and hear while performing daily job responsibilities.
• Occasionally stoop, kneel, crouch, or work in positions requiring flexibility and mobility to complete assigned tasks safely and efficiently.
• Maintain the physical stamina, strength, and endurance necessary to perform essential job functions throughout the workday.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Salary Range

Annual pay range $80,000-100,000.

Who Are We?

Engel Excavating is a sitework contractor servicing commercial, industrial, and municipal projects across the Midwest. We blend field-proven experience with modern technology to turn complex sitework into solid foundations. Engel was founded on the fundamental belief that when building the infrastructure that supports the lives of our friends, families, and communities, it is not just our responsibility, but our obligation to build better. We’ve learned firsthand that this standard of doing business is easier said than done. But we know that when we build the right way, we create a better, brighter future for all.

Built True. Build Blue.

Our Core Values

• Uphold The Standard The “Blue Standard” isn’t just a slogan, it’s our reputation. We answer the call, show up prepared, and build with integrity.
• Attitude Is Everything We bring the energy that makes great work possible — steady, positive, and professional.
• Bend, Don’t Break Unforeseen challenges are a guarantee in construction. We bring solutions and tackle them head‑on.
• Pay It Forward We think of others first, leave jobsites better than we found them, and go the extra mile to help our team and clients.

Engel Excavating is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.