Senior Safety Leader - Construction & Compliance

Interwest Construction, Inc.; Burlington (WA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid time off & holidays

Employee assistance program

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Interwest Construction, Inc. is seeking a Safety Manager to lead our company-wide safety program from the Burlington HQ and travel to sites across Washington.

You will own safety practices, ensure DOSH/OSHA compliance, manage claims, and mentor safety coordinators to protect workers and maintain project momentum. The role requires 7+ years in construction safety, MSHA knowledge, and strong incident-investigation skills.

Qualifications

• MSHA knowledge and experience required.
• Claims management experience required, including workers compensation and return-to-work.
• 7+ years of construction safety experience, ideally in heavy civil, bridge, or highway work.
• 5+ years leading a safety team or company safety program.
• Strong working knowledge of Washington DOSH (WAC 296-155) and federal OSHA standards.
• Experience leading incident investigations and corrective actions.
• A valid driver’s license and willingness to travel between offices/sites.

Responsibilities

• Own safety for every Interwest project and office, with authority to enforce safe practices.
• Keep projects compliant with DOSH, OSHA, WSDOT, and owner safety requirements.
• Lead incident and near-miss investigations and implement corrective actions.
• Develop and deliver safety training for new hires and subcontractors.
• Coordinate with project managers on site-specific safety plans and JHAs.
• Monitor safety metrics (TRIR, EMR, leading indicators) and report to leadership.

Skills

MSHA knowledge

Claims management experience

Construction safety experience

Team leadership

DOSH/OSHA knowledge

Incident investigations & corrective

Driver's license

Education

OSHA 30 certification

CHST/ASP/CSP preferred

First Aid/CPR/AED certification

Job description

Interwest Construction, Inc. is seeking a Safety Manager to lead our company-wide safety program from the Burlington HQ and travel to sites across Washington.

You will own safety practices, ensure DOSH/OSHA compliance, manage claims, and mentor safety coordinators to protect workers and maintain project momentum. The role requires 7+ years in construction safety, MSHA knowledge, and strong incident-investigation skills.