Manager, Contractor Safety - Major Projects

Contractor Safety Manager For Major Projects

Are you looking for an exciting job where you can put your skills and talents to work at a company you can feel proud to be a part of? Do you want a workplace that will challenge you and offer you opportunities to learn and grow? A position at Xcel Energy could be just what you're looking for.

The Contractor Safety Manager for Major Projects is responsible for leading the strategic safety oversight of all contracted activities associated with large-scale major capital construction projects. This position provides strategic leadership in developing, implementing, and managing safety policies and programs that align with Company and regulatory requirements. The Manager collaborates with contractors, the third-party construction management firm, and the Major Projects Group (MPG) leadership to create tailored safety initiatives, promote accident prevention, and ensure compliance. This role also partners with other safety groups and regional Safety Managers to address common safety issues and share best practices throughout the organization.

Responsibilities include :

• Leading Contractor Safety team members, setting team priorities, evaluating oversight necessities, and assessing overall program health.
• Overseeing a team which conducts regular site safety visits, inspections, and walkthroughs to identify hazards and verify compliance.
• Facilitating safety meetings with a third-party construction management firm to ensure effective communication between contractors, project teams, and management.
• Acting as a liaison in the development, implementation, and evaluation of safety programs for all Major Projects, ensuring programs remain current and compliant.
• Partnering with MPG leadership to integrate safety and regulatory compliance into operational strategies.
• Providing guidance and technical expertise to MPG leadership and assisting with requests from regulatory agencies in partnership with third-party contractor personnel.
• Developing and maintaining effective relationships with the third-party firm, contractors, and consultants to ensure collaborative safety efforts on Major Projects.
• Recruiting, retaining, and managing a high-performing technical safety staff, establishing clear expectations and fostering professional development.
• Analyzing performance data in coordination with the third-party firm to identify trends, root causes, and opportunities for improvement.
• Presenting regular safety performance updates to MPG leadership and Company leadership.

Minimum requirements include :

Preferred requirements include :

As a leading combination electricity and natural gas energy company, Xcel Energy offers a comprehensive portfolio of energy-related products and services to 3.4 million electricity and 1.9 million natural gas customers across eight Western and Midwestern states. At Xcel Energy, we strive to be the preferred and trusted provider of the energy our customers need. If you're ready to be a part of something big, we invite you to join our team.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Individuals with a disability who need an accommodation to apply please contact us at recruiting@xcelenergy.com.

The anticipated starting base pay for this position is : $109,500.00 to $155,500.00 per year. This position is eligible for the following benefits : Annual Incentive Program, Medical / Pharmacy Plan, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Dependent Care Reimbursement Account, Health Care Reimbursement Account, Health Savings Account (HSA) (if enrolled in eligible health plan), Limited-Purpose FSA (if enrolled in eligible health plan and HSA), Transportation Reimbursement Account, Short-term disability (STD), Long-term disability (LTD), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Fitness Center Reimbursement (if enrolled in eligible health plan), Tuition reimbursement, Transit programs, Employee recognition program, Pension, 401(k) plan, Paid time off (PTO), Holidays, Volunteer Paid Time Off (VPTO). Benefit plans are subject to change and Xcel Energy has the right to end, suspend, or amend any of its plans, at any time, in whole or in part.

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Deadline to Apply : 12 / 23 / 25