Senior Construction Yard & Shop Safety Manager

Greenhouse Software, Inc.; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Michels Corporation seeks a Senior Construction Yard & Shop Safety Manager to lead safety programs across our yard and shop environments. You will guide the HSE team, promote a culture of safety, and drive continuous improvement in regulatory compliance and environmental stewardship.

Ideal candidates are highly organized, detail-focused professionals with strong communication skills who thrive in fast-paced settings and shoulder high‑level responsibility within a growing construction

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in industrial Hygiene, Environmental Health, Occupational Safety, or related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in workplace safety or industry or an equivalent combination.
• OSHA 500
• Must possess a valid driver license for the type(s) of vehicles which may be driven, and an acceptable driving record as determined by Michels Review Team
• CUSP, CHST, or other applicable HSE certifications (desired)
• Certification in root‑cause investigation (desired)

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team, including hiring, training, and developing employees. Provide regular feedback and performance evaluations, foster a collaborative and high-performance work environment, and make decisions regarding promotions, disciplinary actions, and terminations.
• Provide team support through guidance, problem‑solving, and coverage planning while collaborating with department leaders to coordinate HSE needs
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, local, and industry‑specific health, safety, and environmental regulations
• Investigate workplace incidents, injuries, near misses, and environmental events to determine root causes and implement corrective actions
• Develop and deliver safety training programs for employees, supervisors, and contractors
• Ensure proper emergency response planning and preparedness training

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Incident investigation

Safety program development

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in industrial Hygiene, Environmental Health, Occupational Safety, or related field

OSHA 500

Driver license

CUSP, CHST, or other applicable HSE certifications (desired)

Root-cause investigation certification (desired)

Job description

Senior Construction Yard & Shop Safety Manager

Improving America's infrastructure isn’t for the weak. It takes grit, determination, and hard work to execute high impact projects. Michels Corporation engages 10,000 people and 18,000 pieces of heavy equipment in our insatiable drive to be the best. Our work improves our lives. Find out how a career as a Senior Construction Yard & Shop Safety Manager can change yours.

The Senior Construction Yard & Shop Safety Manager is responsible for leading the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of health, safety, and environmental programs to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and company standards. This role oversees and develops HSE team members, promotes a culture of safety and accountability, reduces workplace risks, advances environmental sustainability initiatives, and supports operational excellence across the organization. The ideal candidate is a highly organized, self‑motivated professional with strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast‑paced environment.

• We are consistently ranked among the top 10% of Engineering News-Record's Top 400 Contractors
• Our steady, strategic growth revolves around a commitment to quality
• We are family owned and operated
• We invest an average of $5,000 per employee on training each year
• We reward hard work and dedication with limitless opportunities
• We believe it is everyone’s responsibility to promote safety, regardless of job titles.
• We offer a comprehensive benefits program including (Depending on your positions and location you may participate in a different benefit plan):
  • Health, Dental, Life, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Account, Short Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance, 401(k) plan, Legal Plan, and Identity Theft and Monitoring Plan

Why you?

• You thrive in fast‑paced environments under tight deadlines
• You relish new challenges and evolving technology
• You enjoy collaborating and communicating with your teammates
• You like to know your efforts are noticed and appreciated
• You possess strong interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with all levels of management
• You look forward to high‑level responsibility opportunities

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team, including hiring, training, and developing employees. Provide regular feedback and performance evaluations, foster a collaborative and high-performance work environment, and make decisions regarding promotions, disciplinary actions, and terminations. Ensure team alignment with organizational goals and support continuous professional growth
• Provide team support through guidance, problem‑solving, and coverage planning while collaborating with department leaders to coordinate HSE needs
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, local, and industry‑specific health, safety, and environmental regulations
• Investigate workplace incidents, injuries, near misses, and environmental events to determine root causes and implement corrective actions
• Develop and deliver safety training programs for employees, supervisors, and contractors
• Ensure proper emergency response planning and preparedness training

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in industrial Hygiene, Environmental Health, Occupational Safety, or related field. 3-5 years of experience in workplace safety or industry or an equivalent combination
• 3 years of experience within safety role or industry
• OSHA 500
• Must possess a valid driver license for the type(s) of vehicles which may be driven, and an acceptable driving record as determined by Michels Review Team
• CUSP, CHST, or other applicable HSE certifications (desired)
• Certification in root‑cause investigation (desired)

Voluntary Self-Identification

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As set forth in Michels Corporation's Equal Employment Opportunity policy,we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.

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