Senior Safety Manager (Foundations)

Veit Management, Inc; United States; On-site; USD 125,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision plans

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Retirement plans with matching

Job summary

Veit seeks a Senior Safety Manager to develop and oversee health and safety programs across multiple states for our Deep Foundations division. You will lead a team of safety professionals, ensure OSHA compliance, conduct audits, and drive a strong safety culture in collaboration with project managers and site supervisors.

The ideal candidate has a deep background in construction safety, including cranes, rigging, and heavy equipment, with experience across civil projects and a willingness to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in safety/health discipline and 7+ years of related experience.
• 8–10 years of construction safety experience across multiple states.
• OSHA 30 Certification and in-depth OSHA knowledge.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams).

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of safety managers, coordinators, and consultants across regions.
• Design and implement safety policies and training aligned with OSHA and regulations.
• Ensure regulatory compliance across locations; conduct audits and inspections.
• Lead incident investigations and report safety metrics to senior leadership.
• Develop and deliver safety training for field and office staff.

Skills

Leadership

Team development

Regulatory compliance

Hazard assessment

Education

Bachelor's degree in safety/health

OSHA 30 Certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position Summary

The Senior Safety Manager is responsible for developing, implementing, and managing health and safety programs across multiple states for projects and service groups. This role includes leading a team of safety professionals, overseeing compliance, conducting audits, and ensuring a safe work environment across our Deep Foundations division. The Senior Safety Manager will work closely with project managers, site supervisors, and company leadership to foster a strong safety culture aligned with regulatory standards and corporate objectives. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in construction safety, particularly in deep foundations, cranes, rigging, and heavy equipment operations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Leadership and Team Management: Lead, mentor, and develop a team of safety managers, coordinators, and consultants spanning multiple regions. Establish goals and objectives for the safety team, monitor performance, and conduct regular feedback sessions to promote growth and accountability. Serve as a strategic partner to senior management, advising on best practices and emerging trends in construction safety.
• Safety Program Development and Implementation: Design and implement safety policies, procedures, and training programs that align with OSHA, state regulations, and industry best practices. Conduct hazard assessments and develop risk mitigation strategies for all projects. Oversee the preparation of site‑specific safety plans and ensure they are tailored to the unique risks of each project.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, including OSHA and DOT, across all project locations. Conduct regular audits and inspections across sites to identify and resolve non‑compliance issues. Coordinate with regulatory bodies and serve as the primary point of contact for safety‑related inquiries and inspections. Stay abreast of industry trends and regulations, maintain certifications, and seek continuous avenues for department growth and improvement.
• Incident Response and Investigation: Lead incident investigations to identify root causes and implement corrective actions. Maintain and analyze safety data and metrics, using insights to reduce incidents and improve overall safety performance. Develop and present safety reports to senior leadership, covering incident trends, audit results, and improvement plans.
• Training and Communication: Develop and deliver training programs on safety procedures, policies, and emergency response. Promote safety awareness through regular communication, updates, and engagement activities. Serve as a safety liaison with contractors, clients, and other stakeholders, ensuring alignment on safety goals. Conduct safety orientations for new supervisors and subcontractors. Create and deliver safety training to employees within service groups, both field and office personnel.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Bachelor's degree (B.A. or B.S.) from an accredited four‑year college or university in a safety and health‑related discipline and seven or more years of related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of 8‑10 years of experience in construction safety, with a focus on civil construction and experience in multiple states.
• OSHA 30 Certification.
• In‑depth knowledge of OSHA regulations, ANSI standards, and industry best practices.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams).
• Strong leadership and team development skills with a commitment to fostering a positive safety culture.
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to assess complex situations and propose actionable solutions.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and engage team members and project stakeholders.
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects across multiple locations.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• 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.

Supervisory Responsibility

• Provides leadership and supervision to Safety Manager(s), Safety Specialist(s), and Safety Consultants supporting assigned service groups. Hires, trains, coaches, develops, and reviews direct reports in accordance with company policy.
• Sets clear expectations, provides timely feedback, and addresses performance or conduct concerns promptly and appropriately.
• Ensures new hires are properly onboarded and trained, and supports cross‑training to promote continued employee development.
• Promotes compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and company policies within assigned areas of responsibility.

Other

• This is a safety‑sensitive position. Employment is contingent upon passing a drug and alcohol screening, which may include testing for marijuana in accordance with Company policy and applicable laws.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and ability to maintain a satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record.
• Requires8‑ to 10‑hour workdays Monday through Friday. Occasional weekends and overtime may be required.
• Willingness to travel frequently across project sites in multiple states, estimated at 50% to 70%.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an 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, clients, and project teams and must be able to exchange accurate information. The employee must be able to remain in a stationary position for extended periods of time, 50% or more; use a computer, laptop, or iPad in an office environment with natural and/or fluorescent lighting; move throughout office and jobsite locations; attend off‑site meetings or events; and lift up to 35 pounds unassisted.

Work Environment

The employee works in both office and field/jobsite environments. Field and jobsite work includes frequent travel to construction sites to provide safety oversight, conduct inspections, observe work activities, and address safety‑related concerns. Jobsite conditions may include variable weather, uneven or unstable terrain, dust, dirt, loud noise, heavy equipment, moving machinery, electrical hazards, and other construction‑related risks. The employee must wear required personal protective equipment, such as a hard hat, safety glasses, gloves, steel‑toed boots, and a high‑visibility vest, as required by site conditions.

Additional Job Description

Base Compensation: $125,000 - $145,000

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.

Who Are We?

Veit is one of the country’s leading specialty contractors, with nearly a century of experience and the best people in the industry. We specialize in foundations, earthwork, utilities, marine services, industrial cleaning, cured‑in‑place pipelining, and waste disposal. We pride ourselves on our relentless pursuit to push the construction industry forward and deliver for our customers. Our modern fleet of iron, diverse expertise, and unmatched determination allow us to successfully tackle some of the largest and most complex projects across every sector while also living out our values every day. Our company culture is one where everyone pitches in to get the job done, regardless of job title or seniority. We do everything we can to maintain an atmosphere where family comes first. We want every one of our employees to look forward to each day at work and make it home safe and happy at the end of the day.

Our Core Values

Deliberately Safe

We believe all safety incidents are avoidable when everyone operates with a deliberate mindset. We are deliberately proactive and thorough in training and job planning. We are deliberately safe in our everyday operations and decision‑making.

Build with Intention

We build with intention. Whether in the office or the field, we work with grit and determination toward a better future for everyone involved. We leave things better than we found them, and never leave a job until we’re proud to put the Veit name on it.

Leaders Dig First

Egos have no place at Veit. We expect everyone on our team to dig in with a leadership mentality. That means being willing to jump in, take ownership, and get mud on our boots — especially when times get challenging.

Real Relationships

Like our work, we approach relationships authentically, with a long‑term mindset. Whether you’re a client partner, vendor, or team member, we make an effort to build a more meaningful connection with you by communicating with respect and honesty.

Integrity in Everything

As part of the Veit family, everything we do and say reflects on this entire company. We act with integrity, which means treating others just as we want to be treated, doing the right thing, and holding ourselves accountable.

Equal Opportunity

VEIT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER, INCLUDING VET/DISABILITY

Veit is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Veit will not tolerate discrimination against any applicant for employment or employee on the basis of age (40 and over), ancestry, color, religious creed, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, mental disability, military or veteran status, national origin, physical disability, race, receipt of public assistance, sex, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws. This commitment governs all aspects of employment including, but not limited to: hiring, promotion, demotion, transfer, layoff, termination, compensation, discipline, and access to benefits and training. Additionally, Veit is committed, in accordance with applicable law, to making reasonable accommodations for job applicants and employees based on a qualifying disability, a sincerely held religious belief or practice, and for pregnancy, childbirth or related health conditions. Applicants and employees who feel they have experienced or witnessed discrimination or who wishes to request a reasonable accommodation should contact the Human Resources Department. Veit prohibits retaliation against any individual for making a complaint under this policy, for opposing discrimination, for participating in an investigation pursuant to this policy, or for requesting a reasonable accommodation.