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We appreciate you choosing Goodfellow Bros. for your future career opportunity. Please complete the online application and attach your resume. We will review your application and contact you regarding next steps.

Thank you,

Goodfellow Bros. Recruiting Team

Goodfellow Bros. (GBI) is a large heavy-civil contractor with operations throughout the West Coast & Hawaii. Our company is a fourth-generation, family-owned business, celebrating over 100 years in the industry! We have earned a reputation for professionalism and integrity that reflects our longstanding commitment to the individuals, businesses, and resources of the communities in which we live and work.

GBI has always maintained that our employees are our greatest asset, and we are now seeking to add to our team. We are looking for a Senior Safety Manager to join our team in Wenatchee, WA.

Position Summary

The Senior Safety Manager serves as a key member of GBI's Corporate Safety Department, supporting the development and implementation of our Contractor Controlled Insurance Program (CCIP) with subcontractors and guiding the integration of a strong safety culture across subsidiary companies. This position will partner closely with Regional Safety Professionals, Project Management, Operations, Contracts, Risk Management and Subsidiary leadership to ensure compliance, consistency, and cultural alignment with The Goodfellow Way. The Senior Safety Manager will lead important safety initiatives, provide technical support, and champion programs that protect employees, reduce risk, and foster a proactive, learning-focused environment.

Position Description

Subsidiary Safety Culture Development

1. Develop and implement a comprehensive safety integration plan for new subsidiaries, aligning programs with GBI's core values.
2. Conduct safety program gap assessments and recommend actionable improvements.
3. Deliver training and workshops to promote shared safety ownership.
4. Establish and monitor metrics that measure cultural maturity and performance progress.

CCIP Program Leadership

1. Serve as the GCIP program liaison for subcontractors across assigned projects and subsidiaries.
2. Partner with Safety, Operations, Contracts, and Risk Management to enforce program participation and compliance.
3. Act as the subject matter expert on GCIP processes and training.
4. Conduct audits and collaborate with Risk Management to analyze loss trends and implement mitigation strategies.

Regulatory Compliance & Risk Mitigation

1. Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local safety regulations.
2. Maintain relationships with regulatory agencies and industry associations.
3. Analyze and report safety data to track performance and identify improvement areas.
4. Promote technology-driven risk management and reporting practices.

Safety Program Oversight

1. Promote cross-functional collaboration between Safety, Operations, Claims, HR, and Legal.
2. Support and guide regional safety professionals to maintain consistent safety standards.
3. Assist in developing annual goals, training programs, and strategic initiatives.
4. Lead, mentor, and inspire a team of safety professionals and operational leaders.

Competitive Benefits & Total Rewards at Goodfellow Bros.

At Goodfellow Bros., employee well-being is a top priority. Our comprehensive total rewards package is designed to support your physical, mental, and financial health while offering the flexibility to meet the diverse needs of you and your family. Here's what you can expect:

This position offers a salary range of $125,000 to $145,000 annually.

Additional Compensation

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP): As a partially employee-owned company, GBI offers eligible employees the opportunity to build long-term wealth through shared ownership.

401(k) + Profit Sharing: Immediate eligibility with generous annual employer contributions that go beyond traditional match programs.

Wellness Incentives: Earn up to $700 per year for participating in healthy lifestyle activities.

Employee Referral Bonuses: Help grow our team and receive bonuses for successful referrals.

Benefits

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance: Low-cost plan options, including Premera HSA (WA, OR, CA), Kaiser HMO (OR, CA, HI), and HMSA (HI). Preventive care is covered at 100%.

Paid Time Off: Up to 26 days of vacation, 9 sick days, and 11 paid holidays annually.

Parental & Family Leave: One paid bonding week, with additional unpaid leave available.

Disability & Life Insurance: Company-paid short-term and long-term disability, plus life insurance coverage up to 1.5x your annual salary.

Training & Career Growth: Access to leadership development programs, mentorship, and career advancement support.

Perks & Community Programs: Charitable contribution matching, paid volunteer time, and retail discounts.

Required Education, Experience, and Technical Knowledge

1. Candidates must have the legal right to work in the US without employer sponsorship.
2. Bachelor's degree in occupational health & safety, Environmental Science, or related field.
3. 10+ years of progressive safety leadership in heavy civil construction or related high-risk industry
4. Extensive knowledge of OSHA, MSHA, DOT, and environmental health & safety regulations
5. Proven ability to lead through influence, communicate across all levels of an organization, and earn the trust of field personnel.
6. Job Knowledge: Demonstrates a strong understanding of job-related knowledge, skills, and best practices. Possesses or develops specialized expertise, including relevant facts, techniques, and decision-making methods. Applies knowledge of services, policies, and procedures accurately and efficiently to meet essential job functions.
7. Communication: Communicates actively and clearly, both orally and in writing, with employees and management, and effectively represents the organization to customers, the public, government, and external stakeholders.
8. Dependability: Demonstrates reliability in performing assigned duties and consistently fulfills responsibilities with integrity and accountability.
9. Deliver Results and Time Management: Sets high goals, tracks progress and holds oneself accountable for achieving results while managing time effectively.
10. Teamwork and Relationship Building: Builds and maintains strong, cooperative relationships with coworkers, management, and external partners to promote collaboration and shared success.

We conform to all the laws, statutes, and regulations concerning equal employment opportunities and affirmative action. We strongly encourage women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply to all of our job openings. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, age, disability status, Genetic Information & Testing, Family & Medical Leave, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We prohibit Retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer or the government, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint or otherwise oppose discrimination.