Safety Manager | Golf Course Construction

Duininck is a fourth-generation, 100-year family-led company focused on building strong communities through our relationships with customers, employees, subcontractors and vendors. We have a diverse portfolio of businesses managing projects at any scale.

Duininck Golf is a nationally recognized leader in golf course construction, specializing in renovations, restorations, re-models and new course development. Our mission is to build excellence guided by one standard: "Building the Best Golf."

This full-time position comes with a strong benefits package including:

• Competitive pay range of $85,000 - $110,000 per year, based on experience
• Paid Time Off
• Strong Health Plans to choose from
• Dental & Vision Plans & Long-Term Disability
• Position-specific personal protective equipment provided
• 401K with company match, and more!

We are seeking a dedicated, proactive, and detail-oriented Safety Manager to lead our workplace safety initiatives. The ideal candidate will develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive safety programs that ensure a safe working environment and compliance with all relevant health and safety regulations. In this highly influential role, we seek a candidate with passion and strong interpersonal skills to build a world-class safety culture.

Key Responsibilities:

• Champion and maintain best-in-class safety practices and standards, with a proactive mindset that anticipates potential issues before they arise.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to embed safety into day-to-day operations and project planning, helping to foster and drive a strong safety-first culture.
• Ensure full compliance with OSHA regulations, while also supporting Fleet Safety and DOT requirements as needed.
• Facilitate dynamic, hands-on safety training sessions focused on compliance, safe work practices, equipment use, and hazard awareness. Partner with HR to ensure training records are accurate and up to date.
• Conduct routine job site inspections to proactively identify potential hazards, evaluate safety practices and behaviors, and work side-by-side with crews to build knowledge and confidence in safe operations. Your presence should add value and reflect true partnership.
• Lead thorough and thoughtful investigations of workplace incidents, identifying root causes and implementing practical, preventive solutions. A curious and open mindset is key to continuous improvement.

Qualifications:

• Bilingual in English and Spanish is required for this position. The role involves frequent communication with Spanish-speaking team members, vendors, or clients, so fluency in both languages is essential to ensure clear, effective collaboration.
• Proven leadership, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to build effective, collaborative teams are essential.
• Extensive safety experience is required, ideally within the construction industry. Solid knowledge of MSHA and OSHA regulations is a must; familiarity with DOT and fleet safety is a plus.
• A bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health, Construction Management, or a related field is preferred. Professional certifications such as CSP, CHST, or similar are also a plus.
• Must be willing to travel as needed (50% or more) depending on project demands.

Why Join Us:

This is a unique opportunity to bring your expertise to a company that values safety and is dedicated to elevating its safety culture. You will have the chance to make a significant impact on our operations and contribute to the overall success and sustainability of our business. Come. Be part of building something different.

Duininck is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetics, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or citizenship status. If you would like more information on your EEO rights under the law, please click here.