A Safety Manager inspects work environments and procedures for health and safety concerns, and develops programs to reduce the risk of injury or illness. May specialize in a particular type of industry or in certain kind of safety and health risk, such as radiation, hazardous chemicals, or ergonomics. Works in offices, factories, or mines.
Rochester, MN $53-$58/HR $130/Day Per Diem Approximately 50
Hours/Week Start:
September 7, 2026 1099 Contract | 6-Month Project This is not a support-level safety position. We need a leader who can take ownership of the site. We are hiring a Lead Safety Manager to provide full-time safety leadership for a heavy civil contractor supporting a major medical facility expansion in Rochester, Minnesota. The selected professional will serve as the contractor's primary safety presence, partnering with field leadership, project management, and client representatives to keep operations compliant, organized, and moving safely.
WHY THIS PROJECT STANDS OUT
Lead-level responsibility and visibility Six-month project duration Approximately 50 hours per week Competitive hourly rate plus daily per diem High-profile medical facility expansion Opportunity to lead safety for a major heavy civil construction scope
WHAT YOU'LL OWN
Day-to-day management of the contractor's site safety program Daily field inspections, observations, audits, and hazard correction Safety oversight for heavy civil construction operations and mobile equipment Review of JHAs, pre-task plans, permits, and high-risk work activities Safety orientations, toolbox talks, and project safety meetings Coaching of field employees, foremen, and project leadership Incident and near-miss investigations with corrective-action follow-up Coordination with project management, client representatives, and other contractors Accurate daily reporting and maintenance of required safety documentation
NON-NEGOTIABLE QUALIFICATIONS
5+ years of construction safety experience Heavy civil construction safety experience is required Safety degree is required Previous lead, site-level, or primary safety leadership experience Strong knowledge of OSHA construction standards and heavy civil hazards Ability to lead from the field and influence crews at every level Strong communication, organization, and documentation skills Availability to start September 7, 2026 THE
RIGHT PERSON FOR THIS ROLE
You are comfortable being the person accountable for safety performance. You know how to build credibility with field crews, hold supervisors accountable, communicate with project leadership, and resolve problems before they become incidents. with your updated resume, degree information, certifications, current location, and availability.
