Traveling Safety Manager

Australia-Employment; Rockville (MN); On-site; USD 89,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel to major projects

Comprehensive benefits package

Travel-related expenses provided

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Traveling Safety Manager for a leading heavy civil contractor in Rockville, MN. The role requires leading safety programs across multiple active projects, promoting a strong safety culture, and ensuring regulatory compliance while traveling to sites.

You will partner with project leaders and field teams to develop and implement safety initiatives, conduct inspections and trainings, and drive continuous improvement in jobsite safety.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of construction safety experience, preferably within heavy civil, underground utilities, pipeline, or infrastructure construction.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and applicable safety requirements.
• Experience developing, implementing, and maintaining construction safety programs.
• Experience conducting jobsite safety inspections, audits, investigations, and corrective action plans.
• Strong understanding of excavation and trenching safety, confined spaces, fall protection, heavy equipment, lifting operations, and underground utility construction.
• Ability to identify jobsite hazards and effectively communicate corrective actions to field personnel.
• Experience conducting safety orientations, toolbox talks, and employee training.
• Strong understanding of OSHA recordkeeping, incident reporting, and accident investigation procedures.
• Ability to work effectively with Project Managers, Superintendents, Foremen, subcontractors, and craft employees.
• Strong communication, organizational, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Lead and maintain safety programs across multiple active projects.
• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Conduct jobsite inspections, audits, training, and safety meetings.
• Develop and implement safety initiatives to reduce incidents.
• Collaborate with Project Managers, Superintendents, Foremen, and field teams to improve safety performance.

Skills

OSHA knowledge

Safety leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Safety/Construction Safety/Occupational Health/Construction Management

OSHA 30 certification

CSP or CHST certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Safety management systems

Job description

Traveling Safety Manager

$85000 - $125000 per year | Rockville, MN | On-site | Permanent

Traveling Safety Manager for a competitive compensating, family-owned national GC!

Traveling Safety Manager Opportunity with a Top Tier, Competitive Compensating Contractor!

A bit about us:

Our client is a leading heavy civil construction contractor specializing in complex underground utility and infrastructure projects. This company has built a strong reputation for delivering challenging construction projects while maintaining a commitment to safety, quality, and operational excellence.

Our client is seeking a Traveling Safety Manager to help lead and maintain safety programs across multiple active construction projects. This position will work closely with project leadership and field teams to promote a strong safety culture, ensure regulatory compliance, and identify opportunities to continuously improve jobsite safety.

Why join us?

• Join an established heavy civil contractor with a strong reputation for safety, quality, and complex infrastructure construction.
• Travel to a variety of major construction projects and work directly with field leadership.
• Have a significant impact on the company's overall safety culture and jobsite performance.
• Partner with Project Managers, Superintendents, Foremen, and field employees to implement effective safety programs.
• Conduct jobsite inspections, audits, training, and safety meetings across multiple projects.
• Help develop and implement safety initiatives designed to reduce incidents and improve employee awareness.
• Work on technically challenging projects involving underground utilities, pipelines, excavation, and heavy civil construction.
• Opportunity to work with an experienced team of construction and safety professionals.
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package.
• Travel-related expenses and accommodations provided when required.

Job Details

• 5+ years of construction safety experience, preferably within heavy civil, underground utilities, pipeline, or infrastructure construction.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and applicable federal, state, and local safety requirements.
• Experience developing, implementing, and maintaining construction safety programs.
• Experience conducting jobsite safety inspections, audits, investigations, and corrective action plans.
• Strong understanding of excavation and trenching safety, confined spaces, fall protection, heavy equipment, lifting operations, and underground utility construction.
• Ability to identify jobsite hazards and effectively communicate corrective actions to field personnel.
• Experience conducting safety orientations, toolbox talks, and employee training.
• Strong understanding of OSHA recordkeeping, incident reporting, and accident investigation procedures.
• Ability to work effectively with Project Managers, Superintendents, Foremen, subcontractors, and craft employees.
• Strong communication, organizational, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• OSHA 30 certification required or strongly preferred.
• CSP, CHST, or other professional safety certification is preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Safety, Construction Safety, Occupational Health, Construction Management, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience will be considered.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and safety management/documentation systems.
• Ability to travel extensively to project locations and work in varying outdoor construction environments.
• Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.

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