Senior Safety Manager-Foundations

Kimmel Associates; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 125,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$125,000–$165,000 base salary

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

HSA with company contributions

Life insurance and disability coverage

401(k) with company match

Performance-based profit sharing

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Company vehicle

Relocation assistance

Regional safety leadership

Job summary

Kimmel Associates seeks a Senior Safety Manager – Foundations to lead safety strategy across a multistate deep foundations operation in the civil construction sector. You will partner with project managers, field leadership, clients, and regulators to develop and enforce safe work practices.

The ideal candidate has 8–10 years in construction safety, OSHA/ANSI expertise, and a track record mentoring safety professionals.

Qualifications

• 8–10 years of progressive construction safety experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and manage multistate safety programs for deep foundation operations.

Skills

Safety leadership

Multistate operations

Risk assessments

Regulatory compliance

Training & mentoring

Incident investigations

Project management

Communication

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Safety or related field

Tools

MS Office

OSHA/ANSI safety software

Job description

About the Company

Our client is a large, family-owned heavy civil construction company headquartered in Minnesota, with nearly 100 years of industry experience and approximately $500 million in annual revenue.

The company specializes in self-performed site development, demolition, deep foundations, underground infrastructure, and environmental services. Its teams partner with general contractors as well as public and private owners on complex projects throughout the region.

With a strong reputation for safety, quality, and operational excellence, the organization offers experienced construction professionals the opportunity to join a stable, well-established company with significant resources and continued growth.

About the Position

Our client is seeking a Senior Safety Manager – Foundations to lead safety strategy and execution across a multistate deep foundations operation.

This is a senior‑level leadership position responsible for developing and managing safety programs across a five‑state region while partnering closely with project management, field leadership, clients, contractors, and regulatory agencies.

The ideal candidate will bring significant civil construction safety experience and a strong understanding of the unique risks associated with deep foundations, cranes, rigging, heavy equipment, and complex construction operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement, and manage multistate safety programs for deep foundation operations.
• Lead, mentor, and develop safety professionals across the organization.
• Conduct and oversee risk assessments and develop site‑specific safety plans.
• Perform jobsite audits and inspections to identify hazards and drive corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, ANSI, and applicable state and federal regulations.
• Coordinate with regulatory agencies and assist with regulatory inspections and inquiries.
• Lead investigations involving incidents, near misses, property damage, and other safety events.
• Develop corrective and preventive action plans and monitor their effectiveness.
• Analyze safety performance metrics and communicate trends, risks, and recommendations to senior leadership.
• Develop and coordinate safety training programs for field and project personnel.
• Partner with project managers, site supervisors, clients, contractors, and other stakeholders to maintain high safety standards.
• Provide guidance on safe operations involving cranes, rigging, heavy equipment, and deep foundation activities.
• Support the continued development of a proactive, company‑wide safety culture.
• Travel regularly throughout a five‑state operating region to support projects and field teams.

Requirements

• 8–10 years of progressive construction safety experience, preferably within civil/heavy civil construction.
• Significant experience supporting multistate construction operations.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA, ANSI, and construction safety standards and best practices.
• OSHA 30 certification required.
• Proven leadership experience with the ability to mentor and develop safety personnel.
• Strong analytical, communication, organizational, and project‑management skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Bachelor's degree in Safety, Occupational Health, Environmental Health, or a related field preferred. Equivalent combinations of education, training, and relevant experience will be considered.
• Ability and willingness to travel extensively throughout a five‑state region.
• Strong understanding of deep foundations, cranes, rigging, heavy equipment, and related construction hazards preferred.

Preferred Certifications & Qualifications:

• OHST, CHST, or CSP certification.
• OSHA 500 certification.
• Confined Space training.
• HAZWOPER training.
• DOT and/or MSHA training.
• Class A or B CDL with current medical card.

Experience with deep foundations, commercial/high-rise construction, bridges and marine structures, industrial/manufacturing facilities, or infrastructure and transportation projects is highly valued.

Benefits

• $125,000–$165,000 base salary, depending on experience and qualifications.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• HSA with company contributions.
• Life insurance and disability coverage.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Performance‑based profit sharing.
• Paid time off.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Company vehicle.
• Relocation assistance, if needed.
• Opportunity to provide regional safety leadership within an established and growing heavy civil organization.