Job Description:

Position Summary

The Safety Manager is responsible for reducing and eliminating hazardous working conditions or unsafe employee activities by planning, implementing and supervising safety, accident/injury and fire protection programs on all projects, facilities, and work sites for the Company. The Safety Manager is responsible for training employees on health and safety protocols.
In this role, you must be detail-oriented, have excellent communication skills, and extensive knowledge of health and safety regulations. The Safety Manager will be responsible for creating an environment where safety is the priority and all employees lead with safety.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Manages the construction, facility, fleet and field operation safety compliance issues for Veit to maintain the health and safety of all field personnel.
• Investigates all safety incidents, near misses, workers compensation issues and property damage, determines root cause, and provides the necessary mitigation, communication, and training as a result of the findings.
• Performs in-house training related to site safety and safety related regulations.
• Writes site-specific safety programs. Prepares Health and Safety Plans.
• Performs site safety audits on a regular basis and provides coaching and training, where needed.
• Assists field personnel in complying with OSHA, EPA, MDH, MPCA, DOT and other regulations.
• Ensures required records and reports are complete, accurate and submitted in accordance with established Company procedures.
• Maintains and distributes air monitoring instruments.
• Conducts safety orientations for new employees, new supervisors and subcontractors.
• Analyzes needs and determines specifications for protective safety equipment, materials and gear.
• Proactively seeks new ways to improve overall safety performance and employee well-being in the field.
• Assists management in generating new policies and/or procedures related to safety.
• Stays abreast of industry trends and regulations, maintains certifications, and seeks continuous avenues for department growth and improvement.
• Keeps supervisor informed of known actions, written or verbal, which may affect the ability to successfully perform assignments or adversely affect Company operations.
• Other projects or duties as requested by management.
• Provide back up support and coverage for the Safety Coordinator.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience working within the construction, waste, and/or transportation industries.
• OSHA 30 Certification.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams).
• Working knowledge of safety/environmental principles and techniques.
• Ability to define problems, collect and document data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of situations and events and respond accordingly. Ability to seek counsel, when needed, from appropriate resources.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with coworkers, management, subcontractors, regulatory agencies, etc.
• Ability to maintain compliance with all Veit policies and procedures.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Bachelor's degree (B.A. or B.S) from accredited four-year college or university in a safety & health related discipline.
• Working knowledge of Construction, Waste, and Transportation industries.
• Advanced Safety Certificate(s) (OHST, CHST, 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 qualifications files.

Supervisory Responsibility

• This position does not have any supervisory responsibility.

Other

• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test.
• Must possess valid driver’s license and ability to maintain satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record.
• Requires 8- 10-hour workdays Monday thru Friday. Occasional weekends and overtime may be required.
• Travel and overnight stays outside of office location area are required on a regular basis.

Physical Demands
The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by any employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently communicates with employees and clients and must able to exchange accurate information. Additional functions include: stand and/or sit in a stationary position for extended periods of time; 50%+, use a computer/laptop in an office environment with natural and/or fluorescent lighting, navigate between office building floors, attend off-site meetings, visit jobsites, and seldomly lifts up to 50 lbs. unassisted.
 

Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those employees may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Most often a field environment, however office duties are required. Employee frequently works alone and with others. Frequently exposed to variable work environments, including unique conditions outside a typical office environment. Occasionally exposed to moving machinery, loud noises, odors, dust, pressurized equipment. Occasionally exposed to electrical hazards. May be exposed to environmental conditions, and variable weather including rain, snow, wind, cold, and heat.
 

Additional Job Description:

Who Are We?
Veit is one of the country’s leading specialty contractors, with nearly a century of experience and the best people in the industry. We specialize in foundations, earthwork, utilities, marine services, industrial cleaning, cured‑in‑place pipelining, and waste disposal. We pride ourselves on our relentless pursuit to push the construction industry forward and deliver for our customers. Our modern fleet of iron, diverse expertise, and unmatched determination allow us to successfully tackle some of the largest and most complex projects across every sector while also living out our values every day. Our company culture is one where everyone pitches in to get the job done, regardless of job title or seniority. We do everything we can to maintain an atmosphere where family comes first. We want every one of our employees to look forward to each day at work and make it home safe and happy at the end of the day.

Never settle, dig deeper

Our Core Values

• Deliberately Safe We believe all safety incidents are avoidable when everyone operates with a deliberate mindset. We are deliberately proactive and thorough in training and job planning. We are deliberately safe in our everyday operations and decision-making.

• Build with Intention We build with intention. Whether in the office or the field, we work with grit and determination toward a better future for everyone involved. We leave things better than we found them, and never leave a job until we’re proud to put the Veit name on it.

• Leaders Dig First Egos have no place at Veit. We expect everyone on our team to dig in with a leadership mentality. That means being willing to jump in, take ownership, and get mud on our boots — especially when times get challenging.

• Real Relationships Like our work, we approach relationships authentically, with a long-term mindset. Whether you’re a client partner, vendor, or team member, we make an effort to build a more meaningful connection with you by communicating with respect and honesty.

• Integrity in Everything As part of the Veit family, everything we do and say reflects on this entire company. We act with integrity, which means treating others just as we want to be treated, doing the right thing, and holding ourselves accountable.

VEIT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER, INCLUDING VET/DISABILITY