Safety Manager

GWC Capital; Spanish Fork (UT); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) with match & profit sharing

Paid time off & holidays

Parental leave

Weekly pay

Mental health resources

Job summary

Suncore seeks an experienced Safety Manager to lead safety across the Wasatch Front, working closely with project and field teams to embed safety into daily operations. You’ll mentor a team of safety professionals, investigate incidents, and drive proactive programs to prevent injuries while ensuring regulatory compliance.

This role emphasizes collaboration, coaching, and culture-building—shaping a workplace where safety is everyone’s responsibility and a core value across all projects.

Qualifications

• At least three years of experience supporting projects of similar size and construction type.
• Knowledge of OSHA/state regulations and FMCSA regulations.
• Experience with injury case management and workers’ compensation regulations.
• Completion of OSHA 30-Hour Construction within the last three years.
• Certifications/education listed in the qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop safety professionals.
• Partner with operational leadership to integrate safety into daily operations.
• Strengthen safety programs with policies, training and risk mitigation.
• Provide hands-on field support and site inspections.
• Lead incident investigations and prevention efforts.
• Ensure regulatory compliance (OSHA, FMCSA/DOT, MSHA, workers’ comp).
• Use data to drive improvement and reduce incidents.
• Champion continuous improvement and cross-team communication.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

OSHA 30-Hour Construction

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health and Safety

OSHA 500 Outreach Trainer

Job description

Overview

Protect the Standard at Suncore.

At Suncore, safety isn't just a priority - it's one of our core values. We put our people first.

We're looking for an experienced Safety Manager to lead our safety efforts across the Wasatch Front - local to Spanish Fork, UT.

This is more than a compliance role. You'll partner with operational leaders, mentor a team of safety professionals, and help shape a culture where safety is everyone's responsibility. If you're a collaborative leader who enjoys coaching others, influencing change, and driving continuous improvement, this is an opportunity to make a lasting impact.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and develop safety professionals. Coach, mentor, and support your team while establishing clear expectations and promoting professional growth.

• Partner with operational leadership. Build strong relationships with project and field leaders to integrate safety into daily operations, reinforce accountability, and drive a proactive safety culture.

• Strengthen safety programs. Develop, implement, evaluate, and continuously improve safety policies, procedures, training, and risk mitigation strategies.

• Provide hands‑on field support. Regularly visit project sites across the Wasatch Front to conduct safety inspections, review pre-task plans and job hazard analyses, assess trenching and excavation activities, and support safe work practices.

• Lead incident investigations and prevention efforts. Identify root causes, recommend corrective actions, and use lessons learned to prevent future incidents.

• Ensure regulatory compliance. Serve as a trusted resource on applicable OSHA, FMCSA/DOT, MSHA, workers’ compensation, and injury case management requirements.

• Use data to drive improvement. Monitor safety trends, evaluate performance, identify emerging risks, and implement targeted initiatives to reduce incidents and improve outcomes.

• Champion continuous improvement. Promote Suncore’s values, strengthen communication across teams, and help ensure safety remains central to how we plan and execute work.

Required Qualifications

• At least three years of experience supporting projects of similar size and construction type.

• Demonstrated knowledge of OSHA or equivalent state‑plan regulations and FMCSA regulations.

• Experience with injury case management and workers’ compensation regulations.

• Hands‑on experience with safety inspections, pre-task plans, job hazard analyses, trenching and excavation inspections, confined space entry permits, incident investigations, root cause analysis, and other core safety processes.

• Completion of the OSHA 30‑Hour Construction course within the last three years.

• At least one of the following safety credentials or educational qualifications:

  • Certified Safety Professional (CSP)

  • Associate Safety Professional (ASP)

  • Construction Health and Safety Technologist (CHST)

  • Occupational Health and Safety Technologist (OHST)

  • Graduate or Chartered Member of the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH)

  • Safety Trained Supervisor – Construction (STS-C)

  • Bachelor’s degree or higher in Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) or a related field

  • OSHA 500 Outreach Trainer for Construction

• Strong communication, coaching, problem‑solving, and organizational skills.

• The ability to build effective partnerships with field teams and operational leaders while balancing regulatory requirements with practical solutions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Five or more years of management experience, including leading, coaching, or developing team members.

• Five or more years of professional safety experience, preferably in construction, aggregates, mining, or another industrial environment.

• A bachelor’s degree in Safety or a related discipline.

• Advanced knowledge of OSHA, MSHA, and DOT/FMCSA regulations.

• Experience with industrial hygiene equipment and monitoring practices.

• MSHA Part 46 or Part 48 instructor approval.

• National Safety Council (NSC) First Aid and CPR instructor certification.

• Additional professional safety certifications, including ASP or CSP, where not already held as a qualifying credential.

Best-in-Industry Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance with generous HSA contributions - starting day one
• 401(k) with 6% match plus profit sharing
• 15 days PTO and 9 paid holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Weekly pay
• Mental health resources

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and a drug‑free workplace.