Safety Director

Rjm Construction; Golden Valley (MN); On-site; USD 106,000 - 187,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Open PTO

Retirement plan with employer match

Voluntary benefits: STD, LTD, life insurance

Job summary

Rjm Construction in Golden Valley, MN seeks a dynamic Safety Director to lead safety initiatives and ensure compliance with OSHA standards. This role involves fostering a strong safety culture, managing safety staff, and developing comprehensive safety training programs.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, significant construction experience, and professional safety certification. The position offers a competitive salary range of $106,000 to $187,500 with great benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of construction industry experience.
• 5+ years managing a structured safety program.
• Professional Safety Certification preferred (OSHA 500, CSP).

Responsibilities

• Lead development of company-wide safety initiatives.
• Conduct safety inspections and manage hazard assessments.
• Ensure safety training meets internal and external requirements.

Skills

Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook

In-depth technical knowledge of OSHA and construction safety standards

Strong organizational skills

Effective communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Industrial Hygiene, or equivalent

Tools

Safety equipment and monitoring devices

Job description

Job Details

Location: Corporate Headquarters - Golden Valley, MN 55427

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: 4 Year Degree

Salary Range: $106,000.00 - $187,500.00 per year

Job Category: Construction

Purpose

RJM is ready to welcome a dynamic and collaborative Safety Director who cultivates and communicates a best‑in‑class safety culture, ensuring OSHA compliance and other industry standards. The director leads the development and implementation of company‑wide safety initiatives, KPIs, policies, and procedures to maintain the health and safety of employees, partners, and clients.

Responsibilities

• Self‑motivated with a positive and engaging approach to building credibility and safety accountability throughout the company.
• Use a whole‑life approach integrating safety into everything we do with a Culture of Care, equity, inclusion, and mental health attention in collaboration with all departments.
• Lead development and clear articulation of the company’s safety vision, objectives, strategies, policies, and procedures to build a safety culture dedicated to best‑in‑class results.
• Provide proactive leadership and assume ownership of building a best‑in‑class safety culture by anticipating problems, providing solutions, sharing knowledge, and providing training to all levels of management, field staff, preconstruction, and project teams.
• Use logic and reasoning to identify strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, monitor results, and take corrective action.
• Ensure safety & health training meets the needs of internal and external requirements so staff can safely perform tasks and jobs.
• Lead incident investigations.
• Review and comment on crane pick plans.
• Interact with OSHA representatives during scheduled and unscheduled site visits and investigations.
• Manage hazard assessment activities by conducting or supervising safety inspections and analyzing inspection and incident data to identify opportunities for preventive and corrective practices.
• Develop annual plans and budgets for safety & health initiatives, including training.
• Lead and manage the safety staff; develop a high‑performance, customer‑oriented team through hiring, motivating, coaching, appraising, rewarding, disciplining, and resolving staff issues.

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Safety Management, Construction Management or equivalent. Proven experience may be substituted for degree.

Professional Safety Certification: Preferred (OSHA 500, CSP, etc.)

Work Experience: Minimum 10 years construction industry experience or a combination of education and experience providing equivalent knowledge. Minimum 5 years’ experience managing a structured safety program; self‑performing general contractor or specialty contractor preferable.

Demonstrated Technical Competencies:

• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook; operate safety equipment, monitoring devices, and camera.
• In‑depth technical knowledge of construction related OSHA, federal, state, and local regulatory standards, and ability to recognize hazardous situations and implement effective corrective practices.
• Prior practice incorporating whole‑person safety concept into day‑to‑day activities.

Demonstrated Professional Competencies:

• Strong organizational skills.
• Displays strong written, oral communication, and effective listening skills.
• Analyze problems and make sound decisions in a timely manner based on objectives, risks, implications, and costs.
• Tactful and mature demeanor with well‑developed interpersonal skills, including the ability to work well with diverse personalities.
• Experience managing staff and third‑party hired firms.
• Effective communicator, generating professional written material and delivering effective verbal presentations.
• Valid driver’s license.

Other Functions

• Manages safety incentive programs rewarding targeted behaviors & results.
• Manages workers’ comp & vehicle claims.
• Manages return‑to‑work/restricted duty program.
• Leads or participates in Safety Committee.
• Manages administration of motor vehicle records program.

Benefits

At RJM, you’ll find a people‑first culture built on trust, teamwork, and integrity, a collaborative environment that values innovation and continuous improvement, and a leadership team that invests in your success.

Competitive pay ($106,000 – $187,500) and comprehensive benefits, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Open PTO
• Retirement plan with employer match
• Voluntary benefits: STD, LTD, life, critical illness, hospital indemnity, pet insurance

Equal Opportunity Statement

RJM is an Equal Opportunity and affirmative action employer.