Safety Manager (Foundations)

Board of Certified Safety Professionals; Rogers (MN); On-site; USD 86,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Profit sharing

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Retirement plans with matching

Job summary

The Board of Certified Safety Professionals seeks a Safety Manager to lead safety programs across projects and facilities. You will train staff on health and safety protocols, develop site-specific safety plans, and manage audits and regulatory compliance to ensure a safety-first culture.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years in construction/waste/transport safety, OSHA 30, and strong communication skills. Expect on-site roles with travel and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in construction, waste, and/or transportation safety.
• OSHA 30 Certification is required.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams).
• Solid knowledge of safety/environmental principles and techniques.
• Strong problem-solving, data collection, and communication skills.
• Ability to communicate clearly with coworkers, management, subcontractors, and regulatory agencies.
• Commitment to maintaining compliance with Veit policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Manages safety compliance for construction, facility, fleet, and field operations.
• Investigates safety incidents, near misses, workers’ comp issues, and property damage; determines root cause and mitigation.
• Performs in-house training on site safety and regulations.
• Writes site-specific safety programs and Health and Safety Plans.
• Conducts regular site safety audits and provides coaching.
• Ensures compliance with OSHA, EPA, MDH, MPCA, DOT, and other regs.
• Maintains and distributes air monitoring instruments.
• Conducts safety orientations for new employees, supervisors, and subcontractors.
• Analyzes needs and specifies PPE and safety gear.
• Looks for ways to improve safety performance and employee well‑being.
• Assists management in creating new safety policies and procedures.
• Keeps abreast of industry trends and maintains certifications.
• Notifies supervisor of actions impacting assignments or operations.
• Performs other duties as needed by management.
• Provides backup support for the Safety Coordinator.

Skills

OSHA 30 Certification

Safety program development

Auditing & training

Regulatory compliance

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Safety or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position Summary

The Safety Manager is responsible for reducing and eliminating hazardous working conditions or unsafe employee activities by planning, implementing and supervising safety, accident/injury and fire protection programs on all projects, facilities, and work sites for the Company. The Safety Manager is responsible for training employees on health and safety protocols.
In this role, you must be detail-oriented, have excellent communication skills, and extensive knowledge of health and safety regulations. The Safety Manager will be responsible for creating an environment where safety is the priority and all employees lead with safety.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Manages the construction, facility, fleet and field operation safety compliance issues for Veit to maintain the health and safety of all field personnel.

• Investigates all safety incidents, near misses, workers compensation issues and property damage, determines root cause, and provides the necessary mitigation, communication, and training as a result of the findings.

• Performs in-house training related to site safety and safety related regulations.

• Writes site-specific safety programs. Prepares Health and Safety Plans.

• Performs site safety audits on a regular basis and provides coaching and training, where needed.

• Assists field personnel in complying with OSHA, EPA, MDH, MPCA, DOT and other regulations.

• Ensures required records and reports are complete, accurate and submitted in accordance with established Company procedures.

• Maintains and distributes air monitoring instruments.

• Conducts safety orientations for new employees, new supervisors and subcontractors.

• Analyzes needs and determines specifications for protective safety equipment, materials and gear.

• Proactively seeks new ways to improve overall safety performance and employee well-being in the field.

• Assists management in generating new policies and/or procedures related to safety.

• Stays abreast of industry trends and regulations, maintains certifications, and seeks continuous avenues for department growth and improvement.

• Keeps supervisor informed of known actions, written or verbal, which may affect the ability to successfully perform assignments or adversely affect Company operations.

• Other projects or duties as requested by management.

• Provide back up support and coverage for the Safety Coordinator.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience working within the construction, waste, and/or transportation industries.

• OSHA 30 Certification.

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams).

• Working knowledge of safety/environmental principles and techniques.

• Ability to define problems, collect and document data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of situations and events and respond accordingly. Ability to seek counsel, when needed, from appropriate resources.

• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with coworkers, management, subcontractors, regulatory agencies, etc.

• Ability to maintain compliance with all Veit policies and procedures.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Bachelor's degree (B.A. or B.S) from accredited four-year college or university in a safety & health related discipline.

• Working knowledge of Construction, Waste, and Transportation industries.

• Advanced Safety Certificate(s) (OHST, CHST, CSP).

• OSHA 500 Certification.

• Confined Space, HAZWOPER, DOT, and MSHA training.

• Class A or B Commercial Driver’s License and current medical card.

• Comprehensive knowledge of driver qualifications files.

Supervisory Responsibility

• This position does not have any supervisory responsibility.

Other

• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test.

• Must possess valid driver’s license and ability to maintain satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record.

• Requires 8- 10-hour workdays Monday thru Friday. Occasional weekends and overtime may be required.

• Travel and overnight stays outside of office location area are required on a regular basis.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by any employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently communicates with employees and clients and must able to exchange accurate information. Additional functions include: stand and/or sit in a stationary position for extended periods of time; 50%+, use a computer/laptop in an office environment with natural and/or fluorescent lighting, navigate between office building floors, attend off-site meetings, visit jobsites, and seldomly lifts up to 50 lbs. unassisted.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those employees may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Most often a field environment, however office duties are required. Employee frequently works alone and with others. Frequently exposed to variable work environments, including unique conditions outside a typical office environment. Occasionally exposed to moving machinery, loud noises, odors, dust, pressurized equipment. Occasionally exposed to electrical hazards. May be exposed to environmental conditions, and variable weather including rain, snow, wind, cold, and heat.

Base Compensation: $86,000 - $112,500

The base salary range may vary depending on geographic location, applicant skills, and prior relevant experience.

We offer our full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision plans, life insurance, disability coverage, retirement plans with matching contributions, and generous paid time off. Additionally, we provide profit sharing, tuition reimbursement, and an employee assistance program.