Safety Manager

Overview

Protect the Standard at Suncore. At Suncore, safety isn't just a priority - it's one of our core values. We put our people first.

We're looking for an experienced Safety Manager to lead our safety efforts across the Wasatch Front - local to Spanish Fork, UT.

This is more than a compliance role. You'll partner with operational leaders, mentor a team of safety professionals, and help shape a culture where safety is everyone's responsibility. If you're a collaborative leader who enjoys coaching others, influencing change, and driving continuous improvement, this is an opportunity to make a lasting impact. What You’ll Do

• Lead and develop safety professionals. Coach, mentor, and support your team while establishing clear expectations and promoting professional growth.
• Partner with operational leadership. Build strong relationships with project and field leaders to integrate safety into daily operations, reinforce accountability, and drive a proactive safety culture.
• Strengthen safety programs. Develop, implement, evaluate, and continuously improve safety policies, procedures, training, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Provide hands-on field support. Regularly visit project sites across the Wasatch Front to conduct safety inspections, review pre-task plans and job hazard analyses, assess trenching and excavation activities, and support safe work practices.
• Lead incident investigations and prevention efforts. Identify root causes, recommend corrective actions, and use lessons learned to prevent future incidents.
• Ensure regulatory compliance. Serve as a trusted resource on applicable OSHA, FMCSA/DOT, MSHA, workers’ compensation, and injury case management requirements.
• Use data to drive improvement. Monitor safety trends, evaluate performance, identify emerging risks, and implement targeted initiatives to reduce incidents and improve outcomes.
• Champion continuous improvement. Promote Suncore’s values, strengthen communication across teams, and help ensure safety remains central to how we plan and execute work.

What You’ll Bring Required Qualifications

• At least three years of experience supporting projects of similar size and construction type.
• Demonstrated knowledge of OSHA or equivalent state-plan regulations and FMCSA regulations.
• Experience with injury case management and workers’ compensation regulations.
• Hands-on experience with safety inspections, pre-task plans, job hazard analyses, trenching and excavation inspections, confined space entry permits, incident investigations, root cause analysis, and other core safety processes.
• Completion of the OSHA 30-Hour Construction course within the last three years.
• At least one of the following safety credentials or educational qualifications:
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
• Associate Safety Professional (ASP)
• Construction Health and Safety Technologist (CHST)
• Occupational Health and Safety Technologist (OHST)
• Graduate or Chartered Member of the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH)
• Safety Trained Supervisor – Construction (STS-C)
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) or a related field
• OSHA 500 Outreach Trainer for Construction
• Strong communication, coaching, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• The ability to build effective partnerships with field teams and operational leaders while balancing regulatory requirements with practical solutions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Five or more years of management experience, including leading, coaching, or developing team members.
• Five or more years of professional safety experience, preferably in construction, aggregates, mining, or another industrial environment.
• A bachelor’s degree in Safety or a related discipline.
• Advanced knowledge of OSHA, MSHA, and DOT/FMCSA regulations.
• Experience with industrial hygiene equipment and monitoring practices.
• MSHA Part 46 or Part 48 instructor approval.
• National Safety Council (NSC) First Aid and CPR instructor certification.
• Additional professional safety certifications, including ASP or CSP, where not already held as a qualifying credential.

Best-in-Industry Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance with generous HSA contributions - starting day one
• 401(k) with 6% match plus profit sharing
• 15 days PTO and 9 paid holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Weekly pay
• Mental health resources

To learn more about Suncore, click here.

**Current employees must notify supervisor of application**

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and a drug-free workplace.