Safety Manager

At Suncore, safety isn't just a priority - it's one of our core values. We put our people first.

We're looking for an experienced Safety Manager to lead our safety efforts across the Wasatch Front - local to Spanish Fork, UT.

This is more than a compliance role. You'll partner with operational leaders, mentor a team of safety professionals, and help shape a culture where safety is everyone's responsibility. If you're a collaborative leader who enjoys coaching others, influencing change, and driving continuous improvement, this is an opportunity to make a lasting impact.

• Lead and develop safety professionals. Coach, mentor, and support your team while establishing clear expectations and promoting professional growth.

• Partner with operational leadership. Build strong relationships with project and field leaders to integrate safety into daily operations, reinforce accountability, and drive a proactive safety culture.

• Strengthen safety programs. Develop, implement, evaluate, and continuously improve safety policies, procedures, training, and risk mitigation strategies.

• Provide hands‑on field support. Regularly visit project sites across the Wasatch Front to conduct safety inspections, review pre-task plans and job hazard analyses, assess trenching and excavation activities, and support safe work practices.

• Lead incident investigations and prevention efforts. Identify root causes, recommend corrective actions, and use lessons learned to prevent future incidents.

• Ensure regulatory compliance. Serve as a trusted resource on applicable OSHA, FMCSA/DOT, MSHA, workers’ compensation, and injury case management requirements.

• Use data to drive improvement. Monitor safety trends, evaluate performance, identify emerging risks, and implement targeted initiatives to reduce incidents and improve outcomes.

• Champion continuous improvement. Promote Suncore’s values, strengthen communication across teams, and help ensure safety remains central to how we plan and execute work.

• At least three years of experience supporting projects of similar size and construction type.

• Demonstrated knowledge of OSHA or equivalent state‑plan regulations and FMCSA regulations.

• Experience with injury case management and workers’ compensation regulations.

• Hands‑on experience with safety inspections, pre-task plans, job hazard analyses, trenching and excavation inspections, confined space entry permits, incident investigations, root cause analysis, and other core safety processes.

• Completion of the OSHA 30‑Hour Construction course within the last three years.

• At least one of the following safety credentials or educational qualifications:

  • Certified Safety Professional (CSP)

  • Associate Safety Professional (ASP)

  • Construction Health and Safety Technologist (CHST)

  • Occupational Health and Safety Technologist (OHST)

  • Graduate or Chartered Member of the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH)

  • Safety Trained Supervisor – Construction (STS-C)

  • Bachelor’s degree or higher in Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) or a related field

  • OSHA 500 Outreach Trainer for Construction

• Strong communication, coaching, problem‑solving, and organizational skills.

• The ability to build effective partnerships with field teams and operational leaders while balancing regulatory requirements with practical solutions.

• Five or more years of management experience, including leading, coaching, or developing team members.

• Five or more years of professional safety experience, preferably in construction, aggregates, mining, or another industrial environment.

• A bachelor’s degree in Safety or a related discipline.

• Advanced knowledge of OSHA, MSHA, and DOT/FMCSA regulations.

• Experience with industrial hygiene equipment and monitoring practices.

• MSHA Part 46 or Part 48 instructor approval.

• National Safety Council (NSC) First Aid and CPR instructor certification.

• Additional professional safety certifications, including ASP or CSP, where not already held as a qualifying credential.

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance with generous HSA contributions - starting day one
• 401(k) with 6% match plus profit sharing
• 15 days PTO and 9 paid holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Weekly pay
• Mental health resources

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and a drug‑free workplace.