Safety Manager

Job Description

Adolfson & Peterson Construction, one of the nation’s top contractors, is recruiting for an experienced Safety Manager. The Safety Manager will manage AP’s safety program to ensure a safe environment for all employees. Champion the Incident and Injury Free (IIF) philosophy and culture in a manner that supports senior management’s commitment that AP will operate in a manner that fosters and supports the IIF initiative.

• Manage the safety program on assigned projects in accordance with organization-wide requirements and best practices.
• Ensure compliance with policies and practices that reinforce AP senior Management’s commitment to IIF.
• Conduct the safety training program in accordance with all organizational standards, practices and policies.
• Manage task-based training for all workers on AP jobsites.
• Provide Safety and Health training to all AP management and supervisory personnel.
• Distribute new and changing safety related information and provide training when necessary.
• Present the safety orientation program to new employees.
• Assist with furthering the safety education of all team members.
• Monitor the safety program on assigned projects and communicate findings to senior management and team members.
• Keep regional leaders informed on the safety processes for projects.
• Perform internal safety audits and inspections on projects on a random basis.
• Instruct and train field workers in the recognition and avoidance of unsafe practices and conditions.
• Work with state and federal agencies on inspections and issues identified.
• Establish and maintain relationships with federal and/or state OSHA programs.
• Assist in managing the worker’s compensation program for the region; participate in quarterly claims reviews.
• Help investigate accidents and monitor the return-to-work process for injured employees.
• Identify light duty and other work that injured workers can perform.
• Collaborate with and assist all project team members to sustain the IIF philosophy.
• Edit and keep the SDS reference books and Superintendent’s Health and Safety Manuals current.
• Anticipate project safety needs and assist the Superintendent/Project Manager with required safety training.
• Monitor site safety communication to maintain training effectiveness.
• Assure that adequate, properly trained personnel are available to carry out required functions safely on a project.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Safety, Safety Management, or related field plus 6–8 years directly related experience in field and office safety and health program management.
• Construction industry experience preferred.
• Experience working through inspections and audits with state and local government agencies.
• Knowledge of state and federal safety laws and regulations.
• Knowledge of dust control and storm water management.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office including Word and Excel.
• Experience conducting safety training.
• Currently possess or able to obtain OSHA 500 Trainer Card for the construction industry.
• Ability to travel.
• Demonstrated integrity and ethical standards.
• Excellent written, oral, and listening communication skills.
• Ability to efficiently manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously under time constraints.
• Ability to drive to the core of complex issues and provide insightful and constructive feedback.

This position is a safety sensitive position and is subject to random drug testing.

Final date to receive applications for this position is December 1st. Estimated Pay: $87,000.00 - $.

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• 401(k)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Dependent & Medical Reimbursement)
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holidays
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Bonus

Adolfson & Peterson Construction is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.