Manager I - Site Safety

Job Description

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are seeking a Manager I – Site Safety to lead safety initiatives across large-scale and complex construction projects. This role is responsible for developing and executing site-specific safety programs, ensuring regulatory compliance, and fostering a strong safety culture across teams. The ideal candidate is a strategic leader who can balance field engagement with program oversight while mentoring safety professionals and influencing site leadership.

A DAY IN THE LIFE

• Lead a team of Safety Professionals in planning, implementing, and overseeing safety initiatives across complex project sites
• Promote continuous development of team members through training, feedback, and professional development
• Direct the application of Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) policies and ensure compliance with corporate and regulatory standards
• Monitor site activity for unsafe behaviors, ensure corrective actions are taken, and escalate critical issues as needed
• Provide leadership in implementing advanced safety programs, including consistent execution of the Capacity Model
• Oversee and lead incident investigations using root cause analysis and regulatory compliance processes
• Serve as a subject matter expert, coaching safety teams, site leadership, and subcontractors on hazard identification and prevention
• Ensure compliance with Drug & Alcohol Testing, Medical Treatment, and Return-to-Work programs
• Direct audit processes, review findings with leadership, and ensure corrective actions are implemented and documented
• Lead HSE risk assessments and oversee development of Risk Assessment Matrices across trades
• Provide guidance on safety policies and procedures to internal teams and external stakeholders
• Develop and execute site-specific safety communication plans
• Lead safety portions of project startup, including emergency response planning, site orientation, and safety materials deployment
• Ensure execution and readiness of Emergency Response Plans
• Oversee collection and analysis of safety data and mentor team members in data-driven decision-making
• Ensure preparation and review of complex safety reports, including Serious Event Reports (SER)

WHAT YOU NEED

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Health, or related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Minimum of 4 years of progressive construction safety experience
• Ability to lead safety programs across large-scale or complex projects
• Strong knowledge of safety regulations, compliance requirements, and investigation processes
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable Motor Vehicle Record (MVR)
• Ability to relocate to project site

WHAT WILL SET YOU APART

• BCSP certification (or working toward certification)
• Previous leadership or supervisory experience
• Knowledge of electrical safety, crane safety, and structural safety practices
• Strong leadership and team development capabilities
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, including large group settings
• Ability to influence site leadership and external stakeholders
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills in fast-paced environments
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Visio preferred)
• Data-driven mindset with ability to analyze safety performance metrics
• Strong business acumen with the ability to balance operational and safety priorities

Work Environment & Travel

• Approximately 75% of time spent in the field
• Frequent interaction with crews, subcontractors, and site leadership
• Required relocation to project site
• Travel as required based on project needs

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU 

• Competitive pay and annual bonus 
• Per diem 
• Company truck with a fuel card 
• Rotational program with paid flights home 
• 100% employer-paid HDHP insurance premiums for employees
• 401(k) with company match 
• Paid time off (PTO) 
• Education assistance (tuition reimbursement) 
• Employee/family focused culture 
• And more!

Blattner is not able to sponsor H-1B visas or permanent residency for this or any position. We are able to consider candidates who hold valid, independent work authorization (e.g., U.S. citizenship, permanent residency, or other valid, non-expired work authorization). 

WHO ARE WE? 

With more than 115 years of construction experience, Blattner has played a vital role in building America’s critical infrastructure, ranging from railroads and highways to dams and mines. Since 1997, the company has focused on renewable energy solutions and is responsible for some of the most significant solar, wind and storage projects in the U.S. Today, Blattner has installed over 20% of America’s utility-scale wind, solar and energy storage capacity. Blattner Company is the parent company of Blattner Energy and D.H. Blattner & Sons, of which all are members of the Quanta Services family of companies. Company headquarters are in Avon, Minnesota.

Blattner is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Blattner will not tolerate discrimination against any applicant for employment or employee on the basis of age (40 and over), ancestry, color, religious creed, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, mental disability, military or veteran status, national origin, physical disability, race, receipt of public assistance, sex, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws. This commitment governs all aspects of employment including, but not limited to: hiring, promotion, demotion, transfer, layoff, termination, compensation, discipline, and access to benefits and training. Additionally, Blattner is committed, in accordance with applicable law, to making reasonable accommodations for job applicants and employees based on a qualifying disability, a sincerely held religious belief or practice, and for pregnancy, childbirth or related health conditions. Applicants and employees who feel they have experienced or witnessed discrimination or who wishes to request a reasonable accommodation should contact the Human Resources Department. Blattner prohibits retaliation against any individual for making a complaint under this policy, for opposing discrimination, for participating in an investigation pursuant to this policy, or for requesting a reasonable accommodation.