Safety Manager (Foundations)

veitusa; Rogers (MN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Veit is seeking a Safety Manager to reduce hazards across all projects, facilities, and work sites. You will plan, implement, and supervise safety, accident/injury, and fire protection programs, and train employees on health and safety protocols.

The role requires detail orientation, excellent communication, and strong regulatory knowledge. You will manage safety compliance, lead site safety audits, and continuously improve safety performance while maintaining records and supporting field

Qualifications

• OSHA 30 Certification is required.
• Experience in construction, waste, or transportation safety.
• Strong knowledge of health and safety regulations and incident investigation.
• Ability to communicate effectively and train employees on safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Lead safety programs across projects, facilities, and sites to protect workers.
• Investigate incidents, near-misses, and property damage; determine root cause and implement corrective actions.
• Conduct in-house safety trainings and site orientations.
• Develop and write site-specific safety programs and Health and Safety Plans.
• Perform routine safety audits and provide coaching and guidance.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, MDH, MPCA, DOT and other regulations.
• Maintain safety records, reports, and air monitoring instruments as required.
• Provide back-up support for the Safety Coordinator and assist management with policy development.

Skills

OSHA 30 Certification

Safety management

Communication skills

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in safety/health related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

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.

A Day in the Life

• 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.

What You'll Need

• 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.

What Will Set You Apart

• 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, how