Safety Manager | Golf Course Construction

Duininck has been building careers as long as we’ve been building roads. Since 1926, people have come here to learn a trade, grow their skills, and find work they’re proud of. We’re a family-owned company, and that shapes how we treat our people – with respect, investment, and a genuine interest in where your career goes from here.

Duininck is a fourth-generation, 100-year family-led company focused on building strong communities through our relationships with customers, employees, subcontractors and vendors. We have a diverse portfolio of businesses managing projects at any scale.

Duininck Golf is a nationally recognized leader in golf course construction, specializing in renovations, restorations, re-models and new course development. Our mission is to build excellence guided by one standard: "Building the Best Golf."

This full-time position comes with a strong benefits package including:

• Competitive pay range of $85,000 - $110,000 per year, based on experience
• Paid Time Off
• Strong Health Plans to choose from
• Dental & Vision Plans & Long-Term Disability
• Position-specific personal protective equipment provided
• 401K with company match, and more!

We are seeking a dedicated, proactive, and detail-oriented Safety Manager to lead our workplace safety initiatives. The ideal candidate will develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive safety programs that ensure a safe working environment and compliance with all relevant health and safety regulations. In this highly influential role, we seek a candidate with passion and strong interpersonal skills to build a world-class safety culture.

Key Responsibilities:

• Champion and maintain best-in-class safety practices and standards, with a proactive mindset that anticipates potential issues before they arise.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to embed safety into day-to-day operations and project planning, helping to foster and drive a strong safety-first culture.
• Ensure full compliance with OSHA regulations, while also supporting Fleet Safety and DOT requirements as needed.
• Facilitate dynamic, hands-on safety training sessions focused on compliance, safe work practices, equipment use, and hazard awareness. Partner with HR to ensure training records are accurate and up to date.
• Conduct routine job site inspections to proactively identify potential hazards, evaluate safety practices and behaviors, and work side-by-side with crews to build knowledge and confidence in safe operations. Your presence should add value and reflect true partnership.
• Lead thorough and thoughtful investigations of workplace incidents, identifying root causes and implementing practical, preventive solutions. A curious and open mindset is key to continuous improvement.

Qualifications:

• Bilingual in English and Spanish is preferred for this position
  . The role involves frequent communication with Spanish-speaking team members, vendors, or clients, so fluency in both languages is essential to ensure clear, effective collaboration.
• Proven leadership, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to build effective, collaborative teams are essential.
• Extensive safety experience is required, ideally within the construction industry. Solid knowledge of MSHA and OSHA regulations is a must; familiarity with DOT and fleet safety is a plus.
• A bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health, Construction Management, or a related field is preferred. Professional certifications such as CSP, CHST, or similar are also a plus.
• Must be willing to travel as needed (25% - 50% seasonal) depending on project demands.

Why Join Us:

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