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Construction Safety Manager

Field Operations · Willmar Office

The Position

Marcus Construction is looking for a strong leader with the autonomy and decision-making skills to champion our proactive safety culture by leading and enforcing safety policies across multiple construction projects and maintain our impeccable safety record. The Construction Safety Manager is responsible for developing, implementing, and managing our safety programs and ensuring compliance with federal, state, local, and internal regulations and standards. The role focuses on instilling a culture of safety and sustainability across all construction sites and corporate operations. All activities will be performed in support of the vision and values of the Company.

Essential Job Functions

Leadership

• Lead key initiatives and program development and support ongoing efforts to improve the company's safety culture. Promote a robust safety culture and encourage employee participation in safety programs.

• Lead by example to ensure that all employees and subcontractors follow these safety requirements:

• Consistently comply with and implement OSHA regulations, as well as all required and effective safety and construction procedures, methods, and standards for every building project on a daily basis. 

• Work with crew members in a safe, productive, and enjoyable work environment treating everyone with dignity and respect.

• Provide leadership in quality process, safety, and accident prevention programs.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with owners, design partners, subcontractors, safety organizations and suppliers to ensure safety compliance and alignment.

• Compile safety-related statistics and trends, interpret government policies and recommendations, write up incident and discipline reports, recommend changes and work closely with department managers regarding training and discipline issues.

• Organize, prepare, and conduct quarterly safety committee meetings.

Regulatory Compliance and Documentation

• Conduct regular site inspections, safety audits, permits, and risk assessments to identify hazards and ensure compliance with safety standards.

• Periodic review of completed subcontractor safety permits and safety inspections.

• Assist with development of site-specific safety plans and permitting related to safety.  

• Work closely with external insurance companies to report and manage safety-related claims and assist in monitoring medical treatment of injured employees.

• Serve as the point of contact for regulatory agencies during inspections or investigations, document, provide corrective/preventive action implementation and follow-up to ensure compliance, including the use, storage, and disposal of hazardous materials.

• Lead accident and incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective/preventive action implementation and follow-up to document findings.

• Maintain accurate records of safety inspections, incidents, employee discipline, training, and regulatory compliance.

Training and Mentoring

• Mentor and coach construction personnel, fostering a positive and productive work environment that instills safety best practices and risk awareness.

• Source and provide in-person and virtual training sessions for employees, supervisors, and subcontractors on safety protocols, hazardous materials use and storage, hazard communication, emergency response, and environmental regulations.

• Partner with leadership to develop needs assessments, gap analyses and training plans.

Position Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Science, Construction Management, or related field preferred. Relevant experience will be considered.

• 3-7 years of construction safety experience required, preferably in the construction industry.

• Strong working knowledge of OSHA, EPA, NFPA, DOT, and other applicable regulations.

• OSHA 500 or 502 training required within 1 year of appointment to this position.

• First Aid/CPR/BBP and AED training, current to within 2 years.

• Associated Safety Professional (ASP) and Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST) certifications are required within 2 years of appointment to this position.

• Construction Stormwater Site Manager Certification (U of M Program) is required within 6 months of appointment to this position. 

• Demonstrated ability to:

  • Recognize hazardous situations and implement corrective measures.

  • Manage projects and identify key issues in moderately complex situations with progressively increasing responsibility.

  • Effectively plan, coordinate, and facilitate meetings with project stakeholders online and in the field.

  • Effectively communicate with team members, owners, subcontractors, and suppliers.

  • Meet deadlines and put in the time needed to get the job done.

  • Take initiative and work independently as well as part of a team.

  • Embody personal integrity and maintain highly confidential and proprietary information. 

• Preferred technology skills - experience utilizing: 

  • Industry-specific software, i.e. Procore, etc.

  • Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Outlook, Bluebeam)

• Strong attention to detail, organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to recognize discrepancies and demonstrate research and resolution skills.

• Possess a valid driver’s license and proof of insurance.

• Core Training needs required before or after hire date (minimum of 2 hours each documented education, exemplify practical knowledge and working experience):

  • Fall protection

  • Scaffolds

  • Excavation

  • Confined space

  • Electrical safety

  • Incident investigations

Travel: In addition to regional meetings, overnight travel will be essential.

Physical Demands/Working Environment

The physical demands described here represent those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this role. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, balance, bend, stoop, kneel, climb stairs and ladders, push/pull, squat, crouch, crawl, and manual dexterity and physical strength to lift and carry heavy objects. Employee must be able to enter the cab of a vehicle that is 3.5 feet (or more) off the ground; be able to sit in the operator’s seat of equipment and safely reach all pedals, switches, levers, buttons, etc. required to safely operate the equipment, and have an adequate field of vision of all instruments, gauges, warning lights, as well as an acceptable field of vision out of the windows and/or mirrors. There will be frequent exposure to moderate, and occasionally loud, noise levels. For safety reasons, the candidate must be able to communicate effectively in this moderate to loud environment. 

Work is performed in office settings and on construction job sites which may expose the employee to dirt, dust, uneven surfaces, outdoor weather conditions, and extreme temperatures and humidity. In addition, employees must be comfortable working outdoors in various weather conditions and moving around prospective or current project sites. This includes walking on uneven surfaces and walking long distances.

The Marcus Mindset

At Marcus Construction, we hold firm to the belief that enduring relationships are built on trust and integrity. That starts with our greatest asset, our employees. We foster an environment that encourages our team to challenge the status quo, inspiring them to make a positive impact not only within the workplace but also in the communities we proudly serve. Anchored by this internal foundation, we prioritize excellence, safety, and quality, ensuring the delivery of exceptional experiences for our clients. This mindset leaves a lasting impression, making our designs and buildings stand out as the best and our communities better places to live and work.

Benefit Package

Marcus Construction believes in recognizing our talented and dedicated employees who go beyond our expectations to serve our customers, solve problems, and continually improve our business. Our benefit package includes: 

• 401k with Company Match 

• Group Medical Plan

• NICE Healthcare (offers free services and Rx in some cases)

• Health Savings Account and Flexible Savings Accounts 

• Health Reimbursement Account

• Dental & Vision Insurance

• Group Term Life Insurance

• Company Paid Life Insurance

• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

• Accident Insurance

• Paid Time Off

• Holiday Pay

• Floating Holiday

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Service Awards

• Team Building Events

Successful completion of a pre-employment background check and drug screening is required.

*This job description covers the principal duties and responsibilities of the position. It should not be construed as an exhaustive list of all that may be required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and skills may change at any time with or without notice.

Marcus Construction is an equal opportunity employer committed to making employment decisions based on merit, and to providing a work environment free from harassment, discrimination and retaliation. We connect employees from different backgrounds, experiences and perspectives so our team can foster a culture where we imagine new possibilities, spark innovation, inspire a sense of belonging, and coworkers are empowered to reach their full potential.