Senior Safety Manager

Description

ABOUT US

Okland is a commercial general contractor and construction management company with more than 1,500 team members, delivering complex projects across healthcare, semiconductor, higher education, sports, hospitality, and other specialized markets. Founded in 1918 in Salt Lake City, we have grown for more than a century and operate throughout Utah, Arizona, and Idaho.

What Makes Okland Different?

We Create Remarkable Experiences

We believe how we build is just as important as what we build, and we approach every relationship with care. From clients and trade partners to team members and communities, we focus on creating experiences that earn trust.

We Share Success

Okland combines the stability of family ownership with employee ownership through our Employee Stock Ownership Plan. This unique structure provides the long-term perspective, and values-driven leadership that have guided our company for generations, while giving team members the opportunity to share the success they help create.

We Build Better Together

Our culture is rooted in accountability, humility, and excellence. We challenge the status quo, empower problem-solving, and trust our teams to take ownership and act. We learn from one another and work toward shared goals to deliver meaningful work with lasting impact. We invest in the next generation of construction talent through apprenticeships, internships, and scholarships for our communities. By expanding access for women, underrepresented groups, and families of our craft workforce who are first-generation college students, we strengthen the future of construction.

ABOUT THIS OPPORTUNITY

Okland is looking for an experienced and dedicated Senior Safety Manager to champion a safety culture throughout the organization. This position will oversee the safety efforts for commercial construction projects in the North Phoenix area.

The ideal candidate embodies our C.A.R.E. philosophy— Create a Remarkable Experience —and fosters an environment where every individual on the project site is informed, supported, and empowered to prioritize safety in every task.

YOUR DAY-TO-DAY

Safety Leadership

• Champion a proactive safety culture by partnering with project management, field supervision, and trade partners to drive accountability and safe work practices.
• Lead site onboarding, orientations, and ongoing engagement activities that ensure workers understand project-specific safety expectations and requirements.
• Facilitate safety meetings, training sessions, and coaching conversations that reinforce compliant behaviors and continuous improvement.

Risk Management & Compliance

• Conduct routine jobsite audits and inspections, documenting observations through reports, photographs, and corrective action tracking.
• Investigate incidents, near misses, and safety concerns, performing root cause analysis and working with project teams to implement preventative measures.
• Review job hazard analyses, pre-task plans, and high-risk work activities to identify hazards and ensure effective controls are in place.

Performance & Reporting

• Monitor and track safety performance metrics, trends, and compliance indicators, providing actionable insights to project leadership.
• Maintain accurate documentation of inspections, incidents, corrective actions, and regulatory compliance requirements within company reporting systems.
• Verify compliance with federal, state, client, and company safety standards while supporting successful audits and project safety objectives.

YOU’RE READY FOR THIS ROLE IF YOU HAVE

• Bachelor’s degree preferred or 5–7 years of construction safety experience
• Proven success with OSHA ratings, EMR, and loss-time record management
• Bilingual in English and Spanish
• Experience with concrete placement safety preferred
• OSHA 500 or OSHA 510 + STSC certification required
• Additional certifications (CSP, ASP, CHST) strongly preferred
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record

WHAT WE OFFER

Culture & Recognition

Consistently recognized as a Best Place to Work in Utah, Arizona, and Idaho.

Pay, Ownership & Retirement

Weekly pay, competitive salary and bonus incentives, ESOP employee ownership, and an industry-leading 401(k) with a 6% employer match.

Benefits & Wellbeing

Free healthcare plan option plus medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage, paid parental leave, financial wellness tools, Employee Assistance Program, and mental health support.

Perks & Projects

Rewards including pro sports tickets, fitness memberships, travel vouchers, paid work anniversary sabbaticals, and award-winning projects recognized by AIA, ENR, and AGC.

PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands described 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.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk and/or hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle or feel. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch and/or crawl. The employee must also occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities include close vision and color vision. The employee is also required to frequently inspect the project and may be exposed to ongoing construction and various weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment may range from moderate to loud.

EEO STATEMENT

Okland is an equal opportunity employer and considers all applicants for employment based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of any status protected under federal, state, or local law. Applicants will be considered regardless of their race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, age, religion, creed, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military status or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local law. In addition to complying with all applicable laws, Okland also has a strong commitment to inclusion.

VISA AND SPONSORSHIP

Must be currently legally authorized to work in the US without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H1B Status, O -1, CPT, OT, etc.). Unless specifically stated in this job posting, we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.