Safety Engineer

RJM CONSTRUCTION LLC•Golden Valley, MN

13d•$71,500 - $105,000•Onsite

About The Position

RJM Construction is seeking a Safety Engineer to join their Safety team. This role will assist the safety leader in auditing, enforcing, and training on safety procedures, potentially at multiple construction project sites. The Safety Engineer will provide safety support to project management teams, contributing to data tracking, administrative tasks, and fostering a positive safety culture. The company specializes in community, healthcare, corporate, and multifamily projects and offers expertise in general contracting, construction management, design-build, and preconstruction services.

Requirements

Bachelors degree in Industrial Hygiene, Safety Management, or Construction Management or equivalent construction experience.
0-1 years of construction experience (3+ yrs experience required in lieu of a degree).
Basic computer skills Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook, Projects
Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
Strong organizational skills
Displays a desire to learn and take initiative
Displays strong written, oral communication skills and effective listening skills
Critical thinking and problem recognition to make sound decisions in a timely manner.
Ability to maintain accurate and detailed records.
Strong interpersonal skills including the ability to work well with diverse personalities.

Nice To Haves

Camtasia or other video editing software
Procore knowledge

Responsibilities

Conduct regular jobsite walk through audits with Superintendent project team to identify hazards.
Contribute to the development and enhancement of the overall project safety program, policies and procedures.
Collaborate with and assist other departments to reduce and eliminate risk.
Foster and build relationships to ensure safety compliance with employees, subcontractors, and suppliers.
Provide administrative support of Safety Leader / department as assigned.
Perform records maintenance, tracking, monitoring and evaluation of leading indicator data.
Provide safety support to project team members, including attending pre-construction planning meetings to review site-specific safety programs.
Obtain training and develop additional competencies related to construction safety.
Champion safety messaging, practices and building a culture of care and concern for each team member.
Escalate issues through the proper chain of command (i.e., job site issues, non-compliant sub-contractors, disciplinary issues, etc.).
Assist Safety Leader in other Safety department functions as assigned.