McGough

Safety Manager

LocationRochester, MN
Job TypeFull-time

About This Job

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.


SAFETY MANAGER

The Safety Manager plays a critical role in upholding McGough’s Environmental, Health & Safety, and risk control policies across our jobsites. This position requires leadership, proactive problem-solving, and a commitment to fostering a strong safety culture throughout the organization.


Safety Leadership & Compliance

Champion McGough’s safety culture by leading and enforcing safety policies across multiple construction projects.
Take initiative as a self-starter and team player, driving improvements in safety programs and processes through collaboration and proactive actions.
Ensure compliance with safety policies, industry best practices, and all relevant regulations to maintain a safe work environment.
Identify and control hazardous conditions through job-specific safety standards, training, and corrective actions to prevent injury or property damage.


Collaboration & Engagement

Partner closely with Project Executives, Project Managers, Superintendents, and Foremen to drive a proactive safety culture.
Mentor and coach onsite crews to instill safety best practices and risk awareness.
Build and maintain strong relationships with owners, design partners, subcontractors, and suppliers to ensure safety compliance and alignment.
Work collaboratively with the Safety Team to drive key initiatives, actively participate in program development, and contribute to continuous improvements that enhance McGough’s safety culture.


Qualifications:


Required:

Four-year degree in Occupational Safety and Health, Construction Management or Engineering or related degree
Minimum 7 years that have been dedicated solely to building construction safety
Minimum 5 years of construction safety process management experience
Minimum 3 years of actual field experience in safety
OSHA 500 or OSHA 502 training
First Aid/CPR/BBP and AED training, current to within 2 years
Due to healthcare requirements on projects, Covid vaccination/booster may be required, or willing to obtain prior to employment
Knowledge of safety/environmental principles and techniques
Achievement of ASP or CSP is required within 2 years of appointment to this position
Demonstrated ability to identify known potential exposures and lead implementation of corrective actions


Preferred:

Bilingual with the ability to communicate in both Spanish and English
Minimum of 4 hours documented education and exemplify practical knowledge and working experience in the following areas:
Fall protection
Scaffolds
Excavation
Confined space
Crane/equipment operations
Electrical
Incident investigations
Other safety/health related training


Skills:

Attention to detail and high level of accuracy
Ability to organize and prioritize responsibilities
Strong problem-solving skills, documentation skills, research and resolution skills
Excellent verbal and written communication
Proficiency in Microsoft applications
Ability to function as an integral team member, working under time constraints and meeting deadlines in a changing environment
Ability to take initiative and work independently with minimal supervision
Embodies personal integrity and keeps confidences
View every interaction as an opportunity to add value and enhance relationships


Office and Travel:


Office: Various jobsites and/or Field Operations office.

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


Responsibilities and Tasks:


McGough Safety Team:

Perform all functions and responsibilities in partnership with McGough's culture, corporate vision, ethics and code of conduct
Build positive working relationships with Safety Team, McGough project and jobsite staff and subcontractor safety representatives
Contribute to the development and enhancement of the overall project safety program
Manage time and resource allocation appropriately to provide overall safety leadership to assigned project(s)
Strive for continued growth of professional knowledge and skills to contribute to the team dynamic
Provide coverage as needed when other team members are absent


Safety Oversight:

Enforce safety program and related policies and procedures and implement immediate corrective actions in accordance with McGough, federal, state and local regulations and owner requirements
Aid project management personnel to ensure compliance with all safety, accident and fire programs, procedures and policies
Stop any unsafe practices, train on correct behavior, and recommend suitable disciplinary action
At the start of each project, hold pre-construction planning meeting with McGough jobsite staff and subcontractors to review overall site safety program and job hazard analysis for their scope of work, and ensure plans are in place to mitigate risks
Provide technical and administrative direction to on-site safety personnel
Involvement in OSHA inspections and related follow-up
Accident/incident investigation
Research safety topics


Jobsite Safety & Training:

Conduct weekly jobsite walk throughs/audits with Superintendent/Foremen to identify hazards and train safe behavior
Conduct bi-weekly site wide safety meetings focusing on timely and relevant activities to the jobsite
Train employees utilizing company provided safety and hazard awareness training programs
Recognize hazardous situation and implement corrective procedures
Thoroughly investigate all incidents and accidents


Tracking & Administrative:

Evaluate training needs and make recommendations to Safety Team, jobsite leadership, and/or to subcontractors
Perform jobsite inspections and prepare reports (Power Point/Excel) to submit 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
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 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 at employee’s workstation and during meetings as well as while traveling, either by plane or car. Employee needs to be able to lift to 20 pounds as frequently as needed to move objects; dexterity to write and manipulate computer keyboard and mouse; ability to hear and speak clearly; and ability to distinguish between colors on graphs and charts.

Occasionally, 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 alignment with our commitment to pay transparency, the base salary range for this position is $83,000 to $104,000, 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.

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