Safety Manager - Foundations

Job Description

We are seeking a proactive and experienced Safety Manager to lead and oversee all safety operations on our heavy civil deep foundations projects. This role is critical in ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local safety regulations, and in fostering a culture of safety across all project teams. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in construction safety, particularly in deep foundations, cranes, rigging, and heavy equipment operations.

• Safety Program Development & Compliance
  • Develop and implement Health & Safety Plans (HASP) and Integrated Work Plan (IWP) tailored to heavy civil deep foundation projects.
  • Write and maintain safety programs specific to pile driving, drilled shafts, caissons, and other deep foundation systems.
  • Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, MDH, MPCA, DOT, NCCTO, client specific and other applicable regulations.
  • Maintain accurate safety documentation, including JHAs, SDSs, inspection reports, and regulatory filings.
  • Support management in developing and updating safety policies and procedures.
  • Stay current with industry trends, regulatory changes, and best practices; maintain relevant certifications.
• Training & Education
  • Conduct in-house training on site safety, regulatory compliance, and best practices for deep foundation operations.
  • Deliver safety orientations for new supervisors, subcontractors, and field personnel.
  • Lead toolbox talks and ongoing safety education with emphasis on high-risk activities such as drilling, crane operations, earth retention, and working near heavy equipment.
• Auditing, Inspections & Monitoring
  • Perform regular site safety audits and inspections of deep foundation projects, including retention and shoring systems.
  • Monitor compliance with fall protection, rigging, and lifting procedures specific to foundation work.
  • Maintain and distribute air monitoring instruments and ensure proper use of PPE and safety gear.
  • Analyze safety needs and determine specifications for protective equipment and materials.
• Incident Management & Reporting
  • Investigate all safety incidents, near misses, workers' compensation claims, and property damage.
  • Lead root cause analyses and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
  • Ensure timely and accurate reporting of incidents in accordance with company and regulatory requirements.
  • Keep leadership informed of any safety-related issues that may impact operations or compliance.
• Leadership & Culture Building
  • Collaborate with project managers, superintendents, and field crews to proactively identify and mitigate hazards, especially in deep foundation environments.
  • Promote a culture of safety through leadership, communication, and accountability.
  • Proactively seek new ways to improve overall safety performance and employee well‑being in the field.
• Deep Foundations Safety Expertise
  • Oversee safety for operations involving pile driving, drilled shafts, auger cast piles, and other deep foundation systems.
  • Ensure safe practices during crane lifts, rigging, and hoisting of foundation elements.
  • Monitor and enforce safety protocols for working near open excavations, retention walls, and temporary shoring systems.
  • Evaluate geotechnical hazards and implement controls for soil stability, groundwater, and confined space entry.
  • Coordinate with engineering teams to ensure safety considerations are integrated into foundation design and execution.

• Safety oversight experience on projects involving pile driving, drilled shafts, micropiles, or other deep foundation systems.
• Experience with cranes, excavation support, confined spaces, and heavy equipment operations.
• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Construction Management, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Minimum 5 years of safety management experience in heavy civil construction, preferably with deep foundations or geotechnical work.
• OSHA 30 certification required; CHST, CSP, or other safety credentials preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of OSHA, DOT, EPA, and state‑specific safety regulations.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
• Ability to travel up to 75% of the time.

• Experience with air…