Senior Safety Manager - Port Washington, WI

Upgrade Resources; Port Washington (WI); On-site; USD 72,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with company match

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Annual bonus program

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Pre-tax flexible spending plans

Paid parental leave

Paid holidays and vacation

Professional development

Job summary

Upgrade Resources is seeking a Senior Safety Manager for Port Washington, WI to lead environmental, health, and safety programs across the division. This onsite, full-time role requires developing audits, training, and policies to ensure regulatory and owner requirements are met at multiple locations.

You will drive a safety-first culture, guide incident investigations, recruit and coach safety staff, and partner with management to reduce risk while aligning with company goals and industry

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Safety, Health, Environmental Applied Sciences, or related field.
• Minimum 8 years of EH&S experience, including people management.
• CPR and First Aid certifications.
• OSHA 10-hour, 30-hour, and 40-hour training preferred.
• OSHA 500, CHST, or ASP certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage safety audits and inspections and correct hazards across the division.
• Develop, implement, and maintain safety training programs.
• Develop and manage workplace safety programs, procedures, and policies.
• Prepare reports and presentations for safety briefings with management.
• Provide strategic direction to reduce risk and liabilities.
• Enforce safety manual and compliance at all locations.
• Oversee programs to ensure regulatory compliance and internal policies.
• Guide departmental processes and accident investigations.
• Lead design and administration of safety initiatives and processes.
• Provide coaching for direct reports and participate in performance reviews.
• Manage recruitment and hiring for safety roles.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Safety, Health, Environmental Applied Sciences, or related

Job description

Job Title: Senior Safety Manager - Port Washington, WI

Location: Port Washington, WI(Onsite)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: $52.00 - $65.00 Hourly

Company Introduction

This opportunity is with one of the nation's largest mechanical and electrical contracting firms, with more than 75 years of experience delivering innovative HVAC, plumbing, piping, sheet metal, and electrical solutions. The company specializes in major construction projects for hyperscale data centers, hospitals, life sciences facilities, and high-rise commercial buildings, earning a reputation for safety, precision, and high-quality workmanship.

The company fosters a collaborative, growth-focused culture where employees refine their skills, share knowledge, and advance within a supportive team environment.

Role Overview

The Senior Safety Manager plans, develops, coordinates, and manages the environmental, health, and safety protection programs and practices for the assigned division, which may span multiple states. The role owns the division's safety audits, inspections, training programs, policies, and procedures, and ensures that every field employee and subcontractor is working to regulatory, company, and owner requirements with consistency and quality at all locations.

Beyond compliance, this is a leadership seat. The Senior Safety Manager establishes and maintains a safety-driven culture throughout the division, provides strategic and proactive direction to reduce risk and liability, briefs company management on safety performance, leads accident investigations, and builds the safety team through recruiting, hiring, coaching, and performance management of direct reports.

Core Responsibilities

• Manage and conduct safety audits and inspections and recommend correction of hazardous situations for compliance with regulatory, company, and owner requirements across the entire division, which may span multiple states
• Develop, implement, and maintain employee safety training programs and records
• Develop, update, and manage workplace safety programs, procedures, and policies
• Develop reports and presentations for safety briefings with company management
• Provide strategic and proactive direction on initiatives that improve environmental, health, and safety performance by minimizing risks and liabilities
• Implement all aspects of the company safety manual and ensure that all field employees and subcontractors are complying
• Ensure consistency, quality, and compliance at all locations
• Oversee and direct programs to ensure compliance with applicable regulations and internal policies
• Provide guidance for departmental processes and activities, including compliance with safety regulations and the investigation of accidents
• Provide leadership and recommendations on the design, implementation, and administration of all safety initiatives, policies, procedures, and processes
• Provide performance coaching and feedback for direct reports and participate in the annual performance process
• Manage the recruitment and hiring process for safety roles

Required Background

• Bachelor's degree in Safety, Health, Environmental Applied Sciences, or a related discipline
• Minimum 8 years of experience in EH&S, including people management experience
• Certifications in CPR and First Aid
• OSHA 10-hour, OSHA 30-hour, and OSHA 40-hour training preferred
• OSHA 500, CHST, or ASP certification preferred

Compensation & Perks

• Competitive salary based on experience
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Annual bonus program based on performance, achievement, and company profitability
• Term life, AD&D, and voluntary life insurance
• Disability income protection insurance
• Pre-tax flexible spending plans (health and dependent care)
• Paid parental leave
• Paid holidays, vacation, and personal time
• Training and professional development opportunities
• Company-paid memberships for professional associations and licenses
• Path for advancement into senior and leadership roles