Safety Manager (Demolition)

Veit•Rogers, MN

3d•$86,000 - $112,500

About The Position

The Demolition Safety Manager supports safety across Veit’s construction, facility, fleet, and field operations. The role identifies hazards, addresses unsafe work practices, and supports the company’s safety, accident and injury prevention, and fire protection programs. It provides field-focused safety training and works with employees and project teams to reinforce health and safety requirements. The position investigates incidents and near misses, develops site-specific safety programs and Health and Safety Plans, performs audits, supports regulatory compliance, and maintains safety records and equipment. It also helps improve safety policies, practices, and employee well-being. This role has no supervisory responsibility and provides backup support for the Safety Coordinator. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with 8–10-hour workdays. Occasional weekends and overtime may be required. Regular travel and overnight stays outside the office’s local area are required. The work is most often in the field, with office duties also required. Compensation is $86,000–$112,500 in base salary, with the range potentially varying based on geographic location, skills, and relevant experience.

Requirements

At least 2 years of experience in construction, waste, and/or transportation industries.
OSHA 30 Certification.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams.
Working knowledge of safety and environmental principles and techniques.
Ability to define problems, collect and document data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, interpret varied situations and events, and respond accordingly.
Ability to seek counsel from appropriate resources when needed.
Effective oral and written communication with coworkers, management, subcontractors, regulatory agencies, and others.
Ability to comply with Veit policies and procedures.
Must pass a pre-employment drug test.
Valid driver’s license and ability to maintain a satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university in a safety- and health-related discipline.
Working knowledge of the construction, waste, and transportation industries.
Advanced Safety Certificate(s), such as OHST, CHST, or CSP.
OSHA 500 Certification.
Confined Space, HAZWOPER, DOT, and MSHA training.
Class A or B Commercial Driver’s License and current medical card.
Comprehensive knowledge of driver qualification files.

Responsibilities

Manage construction, facility, fleet, and field-operation safety compliance to protect field personnel.
Investigate safety incidents, near misses, workers’ compensation issues, and property damage; determine root causes and provide mitigation, communication, and training.
Conduct in-house training on site safety and safety-related regulations.
Write site-specific safety programs and prepare Health and Safety Plans.
Conduct regular site safety audits and provide coaching and training as needed.
Help field personnel comply with OSHA, EPA, MDH, MPCA, DOT, and other regulations.
Ensure required records and reports are complete, accurate, and submitted according to company procedures.
Maintain and distribute air-monitoring instruments.
Conduct safety orientations for new employees, supervisors, and subcontractors.
Analyze needs and determine specifications for protective safety equipment, materials, and gear.
Identify ways to improve safety performance and employee well-being in the field.
Assist management in developing safety policies and procedures.
Keep current with industry trends and regulations, maintain certifications, and pursue department improvement.
Keep the supervisor informed of actions that may affect successful performance or company operations.
Provide backup support and coverage for the Safety Coordinator.
Perform other projects or duties as requested by management.