Industrial Construction Safety Manager

McGough is a respected partner that brings six generations of experience to high profile, unique and complex construction projects. We take great pride in our people and their extraordinary expertise in planning, development, construction and facility management. McGough employee tenure reflects the commitment and pride we share in our work. Ask anyone who knows us - the caliber of our people sets us apart.

INDUSTRIAL SAFETY MANAGER

The primary role of the Safety Manager includes the essential functions:

Compliance: Ensure overall compliance with McGough's Environmental, Health & Safety, and risk control policies and procedures on jobsites.

• Lead, direct, and enforce safety on multiple construction projects, according to the safety staffing requirements defined by the Safety Director.
• Identify, eliminate, and control hazardous conditions that may lead to injury and/or property damage using job-specific safety standards, best management practices, training, and disciplinary techniques.

Collaboration: Partner with Project Executives, Project Managers, Superintendents, and Foremen.

Mentorship: Mentor and coach the onsite crew.

Relationship Building: Foster and build relationships to ensure safety compliance with owners, design partners, subcontractors, and suppliers.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Four-year degree in Occupational Safety and Health, Construction Management or Engineering or related field
• 7+ years dedicated solely to construction safety
• 5+ years of construction safety process management experience
• OSHA Outreach Trainer Certification
• First Aid/CPR/BBP and AED training, current to within 2 years
• Board of Certified Safety Professional Designation - GSP, ASP, CSP, CHST
• Ability to pass customer required background and security screenings
• Hold a valid driver's license with a clear record

Preferred:

• 10+ years that have been dedicated to industrial construction safety
• 7+ years of industrial construction safety process management experience

Skills:

• Knowledge of safety/environmental principles and techniques
• Ability to identify potential exposures and lead corrective actions
• Professional management, leadership, and interpersonal abilities
• Ability to establish rapport and advise all levels within the organization
• Ability to handle confidential data and maintain privacy
• Ability to voice concerns professionally and manage conflict effectively
• Positive, can-do attitude and continuous learner
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Strong computer skills, proficient in Microsoft Office suite

Office and Travel

Office: Primarily works in corporate office out of Roseville, MN.

Travel: In addition to regional meetings, overnight travel may be involved.

Responsibilities and Tasks

McGough Safety Team:

• Perform all functions in alignment with McGough's culture, vision, ethics, and code of conduct
• Build positive relationships with the Safety Team, project/jobsite staff, and subcontractor safety representatives
• Contribute to the development and enhancement of the overall project safety program
• Manage time and resources to provide safety leadership to assigned projects
• Strive for continued professional growth and skill development
• Provide coverage when other team members are absent

Safety Oversight:

• Enforce safety programs, policies, and procedures, and implement corrective actions per McGough, federal, state, local regulations, and owner requirements
• Assist project management personnel in ensuring compliance with safety, accident, and fire programs, procedures, and policies
• Stop unsafe practices, train on correct behavior, and recommend disciplinary action
• Hold pre-construction planning meetings with jobsite staff and subcontractors to review site safety programs and job hazard analysis, ensuring risk mitigation plans are in place
• Provide technical and administrative direction to on-site safety personnel
• Participate in OSHA inspections and follow-up
• Conduct accident/incident investigations
• Research safety topics

Jobsite Safety & Training:

• Conduct weekly jobsite walkthroughs/audits with Superintendent/Foremen to identify hazards and train safe behavior
• Conduct bi-weekly site-wide safety meetings focusing on relevant jobsite activities
• Train employees using company-provided safety and hazard awareness programs
• Recognize hazardous situations and implement corrective procedures
• Thoroughly investigate all incidents and accidents

Tracking & Administrative:

• Evaluate training needs and make recommendations to the Safety Team, jobsite leadership, and subcontractors
• Perform jobsite inspections and prepare reports (PowerPoint/Excel) for submission to the Safety Director
• Review all safety documentation/reports for accuracy and completeness
• Track and identify trends
• Maintain job site-specific safety administrative files and records

Other Duties as assigned

• Participate as an active member of the Safety Team. Contribute to shared goals and collaborate with colleagues on achievement of priorities.
• Collaborate with internal teams, contractors and other stakeholders to align risk management efforts. Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements:

The physical requirements listed here are representative of those that must be met by an 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.

Position involves sitting for extended periods of time while working at a computer terminal. Employee must be able to communicate effectively in a typical office environment with a standard level of office noise. Occasional standing, bending, walking, and lifting is also required.

Employee will be required to visit construction jobsites, which may expose the employee to dirt, dust, uneven surfaces, outdoor weather conditions and extreme temperatures. In addition, employee must be able to move around prospective or current project sites. This includes climbing ladders, walking on uneven surfaces, walking long distances, and climbing stairs.

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In alignment with our commitment to pay transparency, the base salary range for this position is $100,000 to $140,000, excluding fringe benefits or potential bonuses. If you join McGough, your final base salary will be determined by several factors, including geography, location, skills, education, and experience. Furthermore, we place significant value on pay equity among our current team members as part of any final job offer.

Please note that the range provided above reflects the hiring range for this role. Hiring near the top end of this range would be atypical, as we aim to allow room for future salary growth. Additionally, McGough offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. This includes insurance coverage for medical, dental, vision, life, and disability. We also provide generous retirement plans, voluntary benefit plans, parental leave, substantial paid time off, and holiday pay.