Safety Manager - Rochester, MN

Sheakley Workforce Staffing•Rochester, MN

6d•$53 - $58•Onsite

About The Position

We are hiring a Lead Safety Manager to provide full-time safety leadership for a heavy civil contractor supporting a major medical facility expansion in Rochester, Minnesota. The selected professional will serve as the contractor's primary safety presence, partnering with field leadership, project management, and client representatives to keep operations compliant, organized, and moving safely.

Requirements

5+ years of construction safety experience
Heavy civil construction safety experience is required
Safety degree is required
Previous lead, site-level, or primary safety leadership experience
Strong knowledge of OSHA construction standards and heavy civil hazards
Ability to lead from the field and influence crews at every level
Strong communication, organization, and documentation skills
Availability to start September 7, 2026

Nice To Haves

You are comfortable being the person accountable for safety performance.
You know how to build credibility with field crews, hold supervisors accountable, communicate with project leadership, and resolve problems before they become incidents.

Responsibilities

Day-to-day management of the contractor's site safety program
Daily field inspections, observations, audits, and hazard correction
Safety oversight for heavy civil construction operations and mobile equipment
Review of JHAs, pre-task plans, permits, and high-risk work activities
Safety orientations, toolbox talks, and project safety meetings
Coaching of field employees, foremen, and project leadership
Incident and near-miss investigations with corrective-action follow-up
Coordination with project management, client representatives, and other contractors
Accurate daily reporting and maintenance of required safety documentation