Safety Manager

Sheakley; Rochester (MN); On-site; USD 73,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Sheakley in Rochester, MN, is seeking a Lead Safety Manager to provide full-time safety leadership for a heavy civil contractor supporting a major medical facility expansion.

The selected professional will serve as the contractor's primary safety presence, partnering with field leadership, project management, and client representatives to keep operations compliant, organized, and moving safely.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of construction safety experience.
• Heavy civil construction safety experience is required.
• Safety degree is required.
• Previous lead, site-level, or primary safety leadership experience.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA construction standards and heavy civil hazards.
• Ability to lead from the field and influence crews at every level.
• Strong communication, organization, and documentation skills.
• Availability to start September 7, 2026.

Responsibilities

• Day-to-day management of the contractor's site safety program.
• Daily field inspections, observations, audits, and hazard correction.
• Safety oversight for heavy civil construction operations and mobile equipment.
• Review of JHAs, pre-task plans, permits, and high-risk work activities.
• Safety orientations, toolbox talks, and project safety meetings.
• Coaching of field employees, foremen, and project leadership.
• Incident and near-miss investigations with corrective-action follow-up.
• Coordination with project management, client representatives, and other contractors.
• Accurate daily reporting and maintenance of required safety documentation.

Skills

5+ years safety

Heavy civil safety

Safety leadership

OSHA standards

Field coaching

Communication skills

Education

Safety degree

Job description

LEAD SAFETY MANAGER | HEAVY CIVIL MEDICAL EXPANSION

Rochester, MN

$53 - $58 per hour

$130 per day Per Diem

Approximately 50 Hours/Week

Start: September 7, 2026

1099 Contract | 6-Month Project

This is not a support-level safety position. We need a leader who can take ownership of the site.

We are hiring a Lead Safety Manager to provide full-time safety leadership for a heavy civil contractor supporting a major medical facility expansion in Rochester, Minnesota.

The selected professional will serve as the contractor's primary safety presence, partnering with field leadership, project management, and client representatives to keep operations compliant, organized, and moving safely.

Why This Project Stands Out

• Lead-level responsibility and visibility
• Six-month project duration
• Approximately 50 hours per week
• Competitive hourly rate plus daily per diem
• High-profile medical facility expansion
• Opportunity to lead safety for a major heavy civil construction scope

What You'll Own

• Day-to-day management of the contractor's site safety program
• Daily field inspections, observations, audits, and hazard correction
• Safety oversight for heavy civil construction operations and mobile equipment
• Review of JHAs, pre-task plans, permits, and high-risk work activities
• Safety orientations, toolbox talks, and project safety meetings
• Coaching of field employees, foremen, and project leadership
• Incident and near-miss investigations with corrective-action follow-up
• Coordination with project management, client representatives, and other contractors
• Accurate daily reporting and maintenance of required safety documentation

Non-negotiable Qualifications

• 5+ years of construction safety experience
• Heavy civil construction safety experience is required
• Safety degree is required
• Previous lead, site-level, or primary safety leadership experience
• Strong knowledge of OSHA construction standards and heavy civil hazards
• Ability to lead from the field and influence crews at every level
• Strong communication, organization, and documentation skills
• Availability to start September 7, 2026

The Right Person For This Role

You are comfortable being the person accountable for safety performance. You know how to build credibility with field crews, hold supervisors accountable, communicate with project leadership, and resolve problems before they become incidents.