Safety Manager

Keen Project Solutions, LLC; Ankeny (IA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Keen Project Solutions, LLC is seeking a Safety Manager to lead Keen's safety philosophy and compliance strategy across design-build and construction projects. You will champion our Operation Zero culture, partner with regulatory agencies, and guide teams through proactive planning and scalable safety improvements.

The role requires extensive field presence, CSP/ASP/CST certifications, OSHA 500, and strong training capabilities.

Qualifications

• Proven track record leading safety programs for midsize to large construction projects.
• Knowledge of OSHA rules, standards, and site safety best practices.
• Experience in food safety, NFPA, and PSM is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead safety strategy and drive Operation Zero culture across projects.
• Oversee third-party safety partners and ensure alignment with Keen’s standards.
• Develop and review safety training programs and ensure compliance across teams.
• Monitor safety metrics and communicate dashboards with context and action items.
• Travel up to 80% to support field operations and preconstruction activities.

Skills

Leadership

Safety management

Regulatory compliance

Training & coaching

Communication

Education

CSP

ASP

CST

OSHA 500

IH Industrial Hygiene

Tools

Procore

Microsoft Office

Job description

Role Definition

The Safety Manager is responsible for driving Keen's overall safety philosophy, compliance strategy, and behavior-based safety culture (Operation Zero). This role leads with vision and accountability, ensuring all employees have the tools, training, and support to work safely and efficiently. Through proactive planning, stakeholder communication, and continuous improvement, the Safety Leader fosters a strong internal safety culture while maintaining positive relationships with industry partners and regulatory agencies. They serve as a strategic advisor during preconstruction, oversee third-party safety partners, and champion innovation through emerging safety technologies and best practices.

Role Definition

The Safety Manager is responsible for driving Keen's overall safety philosophy, compliance strategy, and behavior-based safety culture (Operation Zero). This role leads with vision and accountability, ensuring all employees have the tools, training, and support to work safely and efficiently. Through proactive planning, stakeholder communication, and continuous improvement, the Safety Leader fosters a strong internal safety culture while maintaining positive relationships with industry partners and regulatory agencies. They serve as a strategic advisor during preconstruction, oversee third-party safety partners, and champion innovation through emerging safety technologies and best practices.

PROTECT PEOPLE

• Safety comes first in everything I do
• I protect our seat at the table by doing my best work
• I develop myself and others
• I put the needs of the Company and others above my own
• I represent myself and the Company professionally at all times

BUILD RELATIONSHIPS

• I respect people
• I have a positive attitude
• I collaborate and build healthy external relationships
• I collaborate and build healthy internal relationships
• I engage in healthy conflict
• I act with honesty, integrity, and ethics
• I avoid dramatic and toxic behavior

FOCUS ON END GOALS

• I focus my efforts on providing valueadded work to the customer; “work in the business”
• I start with the end in mind
• I honor our process
• I act with the greater good of the company and the team in mind
• I embrace the EOS process and take the appropriate amount of time to "work on the business"
• I respect Company resources

DRIVE INNOVATION

• I offer 2 Second Lean improvements
• I act with a continuous improvement mindset; low tech or high tech
• I think differently to create value and solve problems

TOP 5 ROLE RESPONSIBILITES

• LEAD, MANAGE, ACCOUNTABILITY
• Give clear direction
• Provide the necessary resources, training, technology, people, time, and attention to your team
• Delegate and elevate when appropriate
• Act with the greater good in mind
• Take Clarity Breaks
• Keep expectations clear
• Communicate well
• Have the right Meeting Pulse
• Have Quarterly Conversations
• Reward and recognize others
• COMPANY SAFETY CULTURE
• Drive Operation Zero (Behavior Based Safety)
• Be active, visible, and connected within our industry
• Connect with our customers and build relationships
• Promote positive relationships with regulatory agencies such as OSHA
• Guarantee the timely dissemination of vital safety information across all organizational levels
• Communicate dashboard results to the team timely with context on where we are producing good results and where we need to focus on improvement
• SAFETY STRATEGY & COMPLIANCE
• Effectively articulate the company’s safety philosophy, vision, and strategy
• Work with the Safety Steering Team to maintain accountability of annual goals, quarterly rocks, and measurables
• Oversee and evaluate thirdparty safety partners to ensure alignment with Keen’s safety standards and objectives
• Have a deep understanding of our Safety Policy’s and keep updated as needed
• Regularly monitor and analyze changes in safety legislation and regulations to maintain compliance
• Ensure Keen is within compliance with all applicable rules and regulations
• Create and/or review safety training and recommend revisions, improvements, and updates
• Ensure that our employees are up to date with required safety training and certifications
• Manage the Incident Workflow and ensure the timeliness and quality of the incident closeout process
• KPDS SAFETY PLANNING
• Work with the team during design and preconstruction to ensure we are identifying and eliminating hazards
• Help teams find opportunities to utilize the Prefabrication Shop to move hours from the field to the controlled environment
• Review and approve project specific safety plans
• INDUSTRY KNOWLEDGE & NETWORK
• Keep engaged in the industry to understand trends and technology advances that are applicable to Keen
• Cultivate an intrapreneurial mindset to drive innovative safety solutions within the company
• Create and maintain industry contacts to help move the industry forward as a whole

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum 10 years of proven experience managing the safety efforts of a midsized or largescale designbuilder, EPC, and/or construction management company, preferably in the industrial or commercial construction industries.
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Associate Safety Professional (ASP), Certified Safety Trainer (CST), OSHA 500, IHIndustrial Hygiene designations or related industry certification(s) highly desirable.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, Procore, or related software.
• Knowledge of OSHA, theories, principles, and practices of construction, safety, and risk management for the construction industry and other applicable regulations relating to employee safety and accident prevention. Knowledge of applicable local, state, and federal laws, rules, and regulations governing construction safety.
• Experience in food safety, feed safety, NFPA, and Process Safety Management (PSM) are desirable.
• Continuous improvement of processes and the ability to develop others is a necessity.
• Experienced in training/facilitation, speaking in large groups, leading teams, motivating, and patience to retrain or change training when needed.
• Professional and technical writing
• Bilingual in English and Spanish beneficial, but not required.
• Travel up to 80% by air and ground on a regular and ongoing basis without travel restrictions. Must have a valid passport.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Sedentary strength demands include exerting up to 25 pounds occasionally or negligible weights frequently; sitting most of the time.
• Frequently requires standing, fine dexterity, sitting, and handling.
• Must be able to ascend and descend ladders, scaffolds, stairs and work in confined spaces and in proximity to loud equipment.
• Ability to travel throughout facility as required to conduct safety inspections.
• Must be able to traverse irregular and steep terrain

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position at this time.

Keen Project Solutions is an Aff… All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment (minorities, females, veterans, individuals with disabilities, sexual orientation, or other protected categories in accordance with state and federal laws). The Company is a drug and alcohol‑free workplace and background checks are required if applicable.

Benefits and additional Company Information is located on the career section of our website. https://thinkdifferentthinkkeen.com/careers