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Description

ABOUT US

Okland is a commercial general contractor and construction management company with more than 1,300 team members, delivering complex projects across healthcare, semiconductor, higher education, sports, hospitality, and other specialized markets. Founded in 1918 in Salt Lake City, we have grown for more than a century and operate throughout Utah, Arizona, and Idaho.

What Makes Okland Different?

We Create Remarkable Experiences
We believe how we build is just as important as what we build, and we approach every relationship with care. From clients and trade partners to team members and communities, we focus on creating experiences that earn trust.

We Share Success
Okland combines the stability of family ownership with employee ownership through our Employee Stock Ownership Plan. This unique structure provides the long-term perspective, and values-driven leadership that have guided our company for generations, while giving team members the opportunity to share the success they help create.

We Build Better Together

Our culture is rooted in accountability, humility, and excellence. We challenge the status quo, empower problem-solving, and trust our teams to take ownership and act. We learn from one another and work toward shared goals to deliver meaningful work with lasting impact. We invest in the next generation of construction talent through apprenticeships, internships, and scholarships for our communities. By expanding access for women, underrepresented groups, and families of our craft workforce who are first-generation college students, we strengthen the future of construction. 

ABOUT THIS OPPORTUNITY  

The Safety Manager – Self Perform Concrete is responsible for leading the safety strategy and execution for Okland's self-perform concrete operations. This position serves as the primary safety resource for concrete field operations by partnering with project teams, foremen, and craft professionals to proactively identify hazards, reduce risk, and foster a culture where safety is integrated into every phase of work. 

The Safety Manager maintains a strong field presence, provides technical expertise in concrete means and methods, develops frontline leaders through coaching and training, and drives continuous improvement through planning, accountability, and incident prevention. Success in this role is measured by reducing injuries and OSHA recordables, strengthening safety leadership, improving workforce engagement, and ensuring every employee returns home safely each day. 

YOUR DAY-TO-DAY

Field Leadership & Safety Culture

• Maintain a visible field presence on self-perform concrete projects, building trusted relationships with craft professionals, foremen, and project teams.
• Serve as a safety resource through field observations, safety walks, coaching, toolbox talks, and crew safety discussions.
• Promote a culture of ownership, accountability, and continuous safety engagement across all projects. 

Concrete Operations, Planning & Risk Management

• Develop expertise in concrete construction means and methods and provide practical safety guidance that supports safe execution and production goals.
• Participate in Pre-Task Planning (PTP), Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), and safe work planning to proactively identify and mitigate project risks.
• Partner with operations leadership to evaluate field conditions, eliminate hazards, and improve overall project safety performance.

Training, Compliance & Continuous Improvement

• Lead field safety onboarding, workforce development, required training programs, and employee certification management.
• Monitor safety performance, conduct equipment and compliance inspections, and maintain OSHA- and audit-ready documentation.
• Respond to incidents, conduct investigations and Root Cause Analyses (RCA), and ensure corrective actions are effectively implemented.

Collaboration & Partnership

• Collaborate with project teams, operations leadership, subcontractors, suppliers, and trade partners to drive consistent safety practices and continuous improvement.

YOU’RE READY FOR THIS ROLE IF YOU HAVE 

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Construction Management, Industrial Safety, or a related field; equivalent combinations of education and field experience may be considered.
• 5+ years of construction safety experience, including at least 3 years supporting heavy civil, commercial, or self-perform concrete construction operations.
• Demonstrated experience leading safety programs, conducting incident investigations and Root Cause Analysis (RCA), delivering training, and developing field safety leaders on large commercial construction projects.
• OSHA 30 certification required; First Aid/CPR certification, OSHA 500, CSP, CHST, ASP, and construction safety instructor certifications preferred.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations, concrete construction means and methods, risk management, and hazard control practices, with the ability to influence safe behaviors at all organizational levels.
• Excellent leadership, coaching, communication, and relationship-building skills, with the ability to earn trust and credibility with field personnel.
• Valid driver's license and proficiency with Microsoft Office and construction safety management software.
• Must be bilingual, English/Spanish.

WHAT WE OFFER

Culture & Recognition
Consistently recognized as a Best Place to Work in Utah, Arizona, and Idaho.

Pay, Ownership & Retirement
Weekly pay, competitive salary and bonus incentives, ESOP employee ownership, and an industry-leading 401(k) with a 6% employer match.

Benefits & Wellbeing
Free healthcare plan option plus medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage, paid parental leave, financial wellness tools, Employee Assistance Program, and mental health support.

Perks & Projects

Rewards including pro sports tickets, fitness memberships, travel vouchers, paid work anniversary sabbaticals, and award-winning projects recognized by AIA, ENR, and AGC.

PHYSICAL ENVRIONMENT

The 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.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk and/or hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle or feel. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch and/or crawl. The employee must also occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities include close vision and color vision. The employee is also required to frequently inspect the project and may be exposed to ongoing construction and various weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment may range from moderate to loud.

EEO Statement:

Okland is an equal opportunity employer and considers all applicants for employment based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of any status protected under federal, state, or local law. Applicants will be considered regardless of their race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, age, religion, creed, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military status or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local law. In addition to complying with all applicable laws, Okland also has a strong commitment to inclusion. 

Visa and Sponsorship

Must be currently legally authorized to work in the US without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H1B Status, O -1, CPT, OT, etc.). Unless specifically stated in this job posting, we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.