Project Safety Manager
About the job
- At least 5 years of construction safety experience is required.
- OSHA 30 certification is preferred.
- Strong judgment and problem-solving skills are needed.
- Ability to build positive relationships across the organization and provide conflict resolution and coaching to the team is needed.
- Comfort speaking in front of audiences of varying sizes is needed.
- Ability to resolve issues in a timely and efficient manner is needed.
- Detail-oriented and highly organized work is needed.
- A high level of initiative is needed.
- Excellent verbal and written communication is needed.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook is needed.
- Ability to learn specific job-related software upon hire is needed.
- Participate in creating the project safety plan.
- Track and trend project safety performance, including site safety inspection results, injury rates, and safety violations, and recommend corrective and preventative measures for project team implementation.
- Verify project team adherence to company safety management processes.
- Assist project teams with enforcement of safety programs, which may involve drafting letters, issuing safety violations, and meeting with managers.
- Facilitate project safety committees.
- Participate in safety preconstruction meetings and pre-task safety planning.
- Conduct or facilitate project-wide safety training.
- Support project teams with applicable regulatory safety compliance.
- Facilitate project safety inspections and verify adequacy of project team corrective actions.
- Ensure employees have the authority to stop work they consider unsafe until the issue can be resolved.
- Verify project team incident investigations and “How It Happened” reports for completeness and accuracy.
- Assemble and maintain site safety documentation, including hot work permits, GFCI inspections, confined space permits, and excavation permits.
- Perform project industrial hygiene assessments, including noise monitoring and air monitoring.
- Coordinate and communicate site safety activities regularly with the Project Manager.
- Participate in project safety regulatory compliance audits, including OSHA inspections.
- Encourage innovative thinking by the project team to increase project safety awareness.
- OSHA 30 certification.
About the company
The Weitz Company is a full-service construction firm serving industrial and commercial clients as a general contractor, design-builder, and construction manager with offices nationwide. It guides projects from initial plans to completion using a design-build approach, giving clients a single point of contact for a smooth process and a high-quality finished product. The company stands out through its long history (founded in 1855), family ownership, and strong reputation for integrity and professionalism, along with its ability to manage design-build projects efficiently. With more than 75% of business from repeat clients, its goal is to reliably deliver on promises by providing accountable leadership and dependable construction services.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Iowa
Founded
1855
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- September 22, 2026 named Weitz Des Moines' Best General Contractor again.
- June 1, 2026 Jared Schleifer promotion strengthens Nebraska operations leadership bench.
- June 2026 airport progress and 2025 mission critical output prove execution across sectors.
What critics are saying
- Great American Insurance v. Weitz stayed for arbitration on February 6, 2026.
- Dependence on retirement-prone leaders like Larry Graeve strains preconstruction continuity.
- QTS and confidential data centers dominate backlog; any hyperscaler delay hits revenue fast.
What makes The Weitz Company unique
- 1855-founded Weitz pairs legacy contractor credibility with Orascom Construction backing.
- Mission Critical strength: 1,160 MW under construction and QTS Cedar Rapids seven-building campus.
- Des Moines Airport terminal JV with Turner demonstrates complex aviation delivery at scale.
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Benefits
- Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
- Disability Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Paid Vacation
- 401(k) Company Match
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Parental Leave
- Wellness Program
- Performance Bonus