Construction Safety Program Manager

Construction Safety Program Manager

Application due date: March 10, 2025

Location: Elk River, MN (Candidates may office out of any GRE service center in Minnesota and are eligible for hybrid schedule)

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without restriction. Visa sponsorship is not available.

We are the people we power. As Minnesota’s largest not-for-profit electric cooperative, our member-owners and their members impact every decision we make. Because their needs are our needs, and their dreams are our dreams.

Summary:

Responsible for safety program development, management and adherence for large construction projects utilizing contractors on high-voltage transmission line and substations. Responsible for development of project-specific safety plans, safety orientation materials, internal project team safety training, self-performing field-based safety inspections and coordinating others in performing project safety inspections. Provides project teams with guidance on health and safety and confirms that project sites fulfill industry, local, state, and federal guidelines and regulations. Responsible for performing, analyzing and communicating field safety inspection results and trends, leading and participating in safety meetings, initiating safety standdowns, ensuring compliance standards and contractor adherence to project safety plans and specifications, and general oversight of contractor safety performance. Collaborates with project teams in project development, crafting project execution plans, formulating construction contracting strategies, and assisting in contractor selection.  

Total Rewards:

A typical starting range for this position is $139,000 - $191,000 + annually. We offer market competitive base pay and adjust our offer accordingly based upon the value of the candidate’s knowledge, skills and experience. In addition, our Total Rewards strategy focuses on recognizing individual performance and rewarding business results. Our robust Total Rewards package includes exceptional benefits and retirement, a focus on continuous engagement, recognition, personal and professional development, and an emphasis on work-life effectiveness.

Knowledge, skills and abilities include, but are not limited to:

- Knowledge of high-voltage transmission systems.

- Knowledge of construction and contractor management of electrical transmission facilities.

- Knowledge of safety requirements, industry governances, codes, and other standards that apply to the construction and maintenance of electrical transmission facilities.

- Knowledge of engineering design documentation and ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications, materials, contracts, and other related documentation.

- Skilled at effective communications to both technical and leadership levels. Skills must include good interpersonal skills as well as written and verbal communication skills and ability to understand information and ideas as presented.

- Skill in using personal computers and related software for word processing, presentations, building spreadsheets, and interfacing with Outlook functions.

- Skill in developing and delivering effective presentations.

- Ability to ensure compliance with contract terms, policies and procedures.

- Ability to plan, organize, prioritize time/workload to meet deadlines.

- Ability to build and maintain effective work relationships, both internal and external, and establish credibility with business partners.

- Ability and responsibility to work safely alone and with others while following GRE safety rules, certifications and procedures. 

- Ability and responsibility to ensure security procedures are followed including immediate notification of potential incidents. 

- Ensure employees and contractors are aware of and adhere to security processes and procedures.

Qualifications:

Education & experience:

Knowledge acquired through a bachelor’s or master’s degree in occupational safety and health, engineering or a related field AND at least 6 years of experience in the high-voltage electrical utility industry

OR

a two-year technical degree in occupational safety and health, engineering, civil technology, or related field AND at least 10 years of experience in the high-voltage electrical utility industry.

AND

- 5+ years of experience in a construction leadership position/s such as safety inspector, safety manager, construction manager, superintendent, foreperson, project representative or related required.

- Experience, application, and adherence of Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations, National Electric Safety Code requirements and regulations.

- Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Occupational Health and Safety Technologist (OHST) or equivalent highly preferred.

- Proven leadership skills and the ability to lead and influence personnel who do not report to the position.

- Expanded breadth of knowledge in the assigned area of responsibility is required through continued training, education or/and participation in seminars, conferences, meetings, etc. to be able to apply best practices in construction safety management. 

- Strong verbal and written communication skills. Ability to successfully communicate with technical, non-technical, and leadership audiences.

- Ability to build and maintain effective work relationships, both internal and external, and establish credibility quickly.

- Ability to work both within a team environment and independently.

Working conditions

(The mental and 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.)

Working conditions will be indoors and outdoors, sometimes in inclement weather conditions of extreme cold or heat. Work will be located at construction sites approximately 40-60% of the time. When high-risk activities are being performed, required on-site work may be 60-100% of the time. Will require frequent nights and weekends with the ability to respond quickly for an emergency, even in inclement weather. The mental and 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.

Apply: Qualified candidates please apply at www.greatriverenergy.com (under the Careers tab) by March 10, 2025. GRE values diversity, equity and inclusion and we are an equal employment opportunity employer.