Senior Safety Manager-Demolition

Kimmel & Associates•Minneapolis, MN

About The Position

Our client is a large, family-owned heavy civil construction company headquartered in Minnesota, with nearly 100 years of industry experience and approximately $500 million in annual revenue. The company specializes in self-performed site development, demolition, deep foundations, underground infrastructure, and environmental services, serving general contractors and public and private owners across the region. The Senior Safety Manager – Demolition leads safety strategy and execution across a multistate demolition operation. This senior leadership position develops and manages safety programs across a five-state region and works closely with project management, field leadership, clients, contractors, and regulatory agencies. The role calls for substantial civil construction safety experience and knowledge of demolition, cranes, rigging, heavy equipment, and complex construction operations. Regular travel throughout the operating region is required.

Requirements

8–10 years of progressive construction safety experience, preferably within civil or heavy civil construction.
Significant experience supporting multistate construction operations.
Strong knowledge of OSHA, ANSI, and construction safety standards and best practices.
OSHA 30 certification required.
Proven leadership experience and ability to mentor and develop safety personnel.
Strong analytical, communication, organizational, and project-management skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
Ability and willingness to travel extensively throughout a five-state region.
Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Occupational Health, Environmental Health, or a related field preferred; equivalent combinations of education, training, and relevant experience will be considered.

Nice To Haves

Strong understanding of demolition, cranes, rigging, heavy equipment, and related construction hazards.
OHST, CHST, or CSP certification.
OSHA 500 certification.
Confined Space training.
HAZWOPER training.
DOT and/or MSHA training.
Class A or B CDL with current medical card.
Experience with demolition, commercial or high-rise construction, bridges and marine structures, industrial or manufacturing facilities, or infrastructure and transportation projects.

Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and manage multistate safety programs for demolition operations.
Lead, mentor, and develop safety professionals across the organization.
Conduct and oversee risk assessments and develop site-specific safety plans.
Perform jobsite audits and inspections, identify hazards, and drive corrective actions.
Ensure compliance with OSHA, ANSI, and applicable state and federal regulations.
Coordinate with regulatory agencies and assist with regulatory inspections and inquiries.
Lead investigations involving incidents, near misses, property damage, and other safety events.
Develop corrective and preventive action plans and monitor their effectiveness.
Analyze safety performance metrics and communicate trends, risks, and recommendations to senior leadership.
Develop and coordinate safety training programs for field and project personnel.
Partner with project managers, site supervisors, clients, contractors, and other stakeholders to maintain high safety standards.
Provide guidance on safe operations involving cranes, rigging, heavy equipment, and demolition activities.
Support the continued development of a proactive, company-wide safety culture.
Travel regularly throughout a five-state operating region to support projects and field teams.

Benefits

$125,000–$165,000 base salary, depending on experience and qualifications.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
HSA with company contributions.
Life insurance and disability coverage.
401(k) with company match.
Performance-based profit sharing.
Paid time off.
Tuition reimbursement.
Company vehicle.
Relocation assistance, if needed.
Opportunity to provide regional safety leadership within an established and growing heavy civil organization.