Senior Safety Manager – Mission Critical

EEOC

Senior Safety Manager overseeing safety excellence for mission critical construction projects. Partnering with teams and clients to ensure compliance and drive a zero-incident safety culture.

Posted 7/8/2026full-timeRemote • Minnesota • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $150,000 - $160,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the safety leader supporting Veit's mission critical and data center construction operations nationwide
Establish strong partnerships with project executives, project managers, superintendents, clients, and trade partners to achieve world-class safety performance
Champion a zero-incident culture through visible leadership, coaching, engagement, and accountability at all levels
Provide consistent safety leadership throughout all phases of project planning, mobilization, execution, commissioning, and closeout
Ensure safety remains integrated into production planning, operational decision-making, and daily field activities
Provide direct oversight of safety performance across multiple mission critical projects simultaneously
Conduct comprehensive site audits, inspections, observations, and field assessments to proactively identify and mitigate risk
Lead project risk reviews and participate in pre-task planning, Job Hazard Analysis (JHA), Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA), and critical lift reviews
Verify implementation and effectiveness of site-specific safety plans, permits, and client-required safety programs
Support project teams in identifying emerging risks associated with accelerated schedules, complex logistics, energized systems, confined spaces, crane operations, excavation activities, and high-risk construction work
Ensure corrective actions are developed, communicated, and effectively implemented
Build trusted relationships with mission critical clients, owners, construction managers, and trade partners
Represent Veit during client audits, leadership meetings, safety stand-downs, and executive safety reviews
Collaborate with clients to ensure compliance with project-specific safety requirements and contractual obligations
Lead investigations of incidents, near misses, property damage events, and high-potential exposures
Facilitate root cause analysis and development of sustainable corrective actions
Track, analyze, and communicate safety performance metrics, trends, and leading indicators
Utilize data, field observations, and lessons learned to drive continuous improvement initiatives
Support workforce development efforts focused on improving safety competency, engagement, and accountability

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Construction Management, Engineering, Environmental Health & Safety, or related field (or equivalent experience)
Minimum 10+ years of progressive construction safety experience with at least 5 years supporting large-scale mission critical, data center, industrial, or complex construction projects
Demonstrated experience leading safety programs across multiple states and job locations
Extensive knowledge of OSHA regulations, ANSI standards, and construction safety best practices
Proven ability to influence project teams and operational leaders while driving a strong safety culture
Experience conducting incident investigations, root cause analyses, and corrective action management
Strong understanding of high-risk construction operations including excavation, crane operations, critical lifts, confined space entry, energized work, heavy equipment operations, and utility construction
Excellent leadership, communication, and relationship-building skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with experience leveraging safety data and performance metrics
Ability to excel in fast-paced, high-growth project environments with demanding client expectations
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Excel, Word, Teams, and PowerPoint

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical, dental, and vision plans
life insurance
disability coverage
retirement plans with matching contributions
generous paid time off
profit sharing
tuition reimbursement
employee assistance program

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Hard Skills & Tools

Safety Program LeadershipJob Hazard Analysis (JHA)Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA)Risk AssessmentSafety Performance Metrics TrackingCorrective Action ManagementHigh-Risk Construction OperationsCrane OperationsExcavation SafetyConfined Space Entry

Soft Skills

LeadershipCommunicationRelationship-BuildingCoachingEngagement