• Develop, implement, and enforce company-wide safety policies, procedures, and site-specific safety plans.

• Ensure full compliance with OSHA regulations, EM 385-1-1 requirements, Montana Safety Culture Act, and client contractual safety obligations.

• Conduct regular jobsite safety inspections, audits, and hazard assessments; document findings and follow corrective actions to completion.

• Collaborate with various management levels for maximum observation and inputs on job site safety

• Lead incident, near-miss, and injury investigations; prepare clear, accurate reports and recommend preventative measures.

• Manage injury and illness reporting, workers’ compensation coordination with HR, and regulatory documentation.

• Deliver safety orientations and tool box talks.

• Work with the Learning & Development Manager to provide formal training programs for employees and subcontractors as needed.

• Serve as a safety resource to project managers, superintendents, and crews by providing guidance and practical solutions to field conditions.

• Build and maintain strong working relationships with internal teams, subcontractors, clients, and regulatory agencies.

• Review project plans, job hazard analyses (JHAs), and activity hazard analyses (AHAs) for risk mitigation and compliance.

• Participate in pre-construction meetings and ongoing project meetings to integrate safety into planning and execution.

• Track and analyze safety performance metrics and trends; prepare written summaries and recommendations for leadership.

• Bachelor of Science in Safety Management, Construction Management, Occupational Health, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

• Minimum 3–5 years of safety management experience in the construction industry, preferably in commercial, heavy civil, or mechanical construction.

• OSHA 30 certification required; additional certifications (CHST, CSP, or similar) preferred.

• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to project sites throughout Montana.

• Thorough knowledge of OSHA standards and EM 385-1-1 safety requirements, with the ability to apply them to active construction environments.

• Strong risk and liability awareness, including hazard recognition, exposure reduction, and loss prevention strategies.

• Excellent written communication and documentation skills, with proven ability to create clear reports, policies, training materials, and regulatory records.

• Relationship-building and collaboration skills to effectively engage field crews, supervisors, subcontractors, and general contractors.

• Ability to influence and coach personnel at all levels to promote safe work behaviors.

• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and follow-through.

• Ability to work independently across multiple active job sites in varying weather and terrain common to Montana construction projects.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer