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# Site Safety Manager (Heavy Industrial/Mechanical) at Keeley Construction

- **Company:** Keeley Construction
- **Location:** Hillsboro, OR
- **Posted:** 2026-10-29
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-11-05
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/keeleyconstruction/jobs/4748900005

## Job description

At Keeley Companies, we believe in empowering our people and fulfilling career aspirations. Keeley is a career destination with countless opportunities for advancement, and a world-class family culture that is centered around creating the best possible environment for our people to thrive.

Keeley Construction is looking to hire a Site Safety Manager for an 8-month project in Hillsboro, OR, with the potential for longer if scope increases.

Primary Responsibilities:

- Manage day-to-day safety efforts on active construction sites, ensuring compliance with company policies and OSHA regulations.
- Work closely with project teams, subcontractors, and field personnel to enforce safe work practices and jobsite hazard controls.
- Conduct regular jobsite safety inspections and audits, document findings, and follow up on corrective actions.
- Lead and facilitate daily safety huddles, toolbox talks, and pre-task planning meetings.
- Assist in developing site-specific safety plans and ensure proper implementation and adherence throughout the project lifecycle.
- Maintain accurate safety documentation including site assessments, incident reports, and training records.
- Collaborate with subcontractors to verify safety protocols are followed and to coach them on safe work practices.
- Monitor and maintain adequate inventory of personal protective equipment (PPE) and ensure proper usage on-site.
- Promote a culture of safety by building relationships with field personnel, encouraging open communication, and providing consistent coaching.
- Participate in incident investigations, including root cause analysis and reporting of near misses, injuries, and property damage.
- Support the onboarding process by delivering jobsite-specific safety orientations to new hires.
- Provide mentorship to interns or junior safety team members when applicable.
- Ensure readiness for site visits, audits, or inspections by clients, OSHA, or corporate safety teams.

Minimum Qualifications:

- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety & Health, Construction Management, or related field preferred; equivalent field experience accepted.
- 7+ years of site-level safety experience in construction or industrial/mechanical environments.
- Strong knowledge of OSHA construction standards and hazard recognition.
- Demonstrated ability to lead safety efforts at the field level and build rapport with tradespeople and subcontractors.
- Relevant safety certification(s) preferred: CHST, OHST, STS-C, or equivalent.
- Strong communication and leadership skills with the ability to influence safe behaviors on-site.
- Proficient in electronic documentation and safety reporting systems.
- Clean driving record and commitment to personal and team safety.
- Must be able to work onsite in Oregon.

All candidates agree to complete an assessment for selection and pre-employment drug screen.

#LI-AG1 #LI-Remote All Keeley Brands (Keeley Construction Group, Keeley Properties, Keeley Restoration, Keeley Companies) do not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms, headhunters, or agencies. Any resume submitted to any employee of a Keeley company without a prior written search agreement will be considered unsolicited and the property of any Keeley Company. Please, no phone calls or emails.

All Keeley companies are proud to be an equal opportunity employer regardless of race, color, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religious beliefs, marital status, genetic information, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.

## About Keeley Construction

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Keeley Construction is a family-owned, full-service construction company providing civil, paving, building, and industrial services across the United States.
- **Entity Type**: Private (Family-Owned, Bootstrapped)
- **Headquarters**: St. Louis, Missouri, United States
- **Founded**: 1975 (per company website) / 1976 (per LinkedIn – conflicting reports) [keeleyconstruction.com](https://www.keeleyconstruction.com/) | [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/keeley-construction-group)
- **Founders**: Larry Keeley

## Core Business
- **Primary industries**: Construction – Infrastructure (Civil), Paving, Commercial Building, Industrial (Power & Energy, Water/Wastewater, Manufacturing)
- **Target customers**: B2B – Government agencies, private developers, industrial clients across the U.S.
- **Mission**: "Quality, Safety, and Service never go out of style." (Founder Larry Keeley) The company also emphasizes "spreading positivity and making a meaningful impact in the communities we serve."

## Products & Services
- **Civil Infrastructure (Keeley Civil)**: Heavy civil/site work, excavation, utilities, water/wastewater treatment plants – primarily service-based construction.
- **Paving (Keeley Paving)**: Asphalt paving, concrete paving, maintenance and repair for commercial and municipal clients – service-based.
- **Building (Keeley Building)**: General contracting and construction management for commercial, industrial, and institutional buildings – service-based.
- **Industrial (Keeley Industrial)**: Self-perform industrial services including piping, welding, concrete, equipment installation for power, energy, and manufacturing sectors – service-based.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation / Market Cap**: Not disclosed (private family-owned company)
- **Key Metric**: Estimated annual revenue of **USD 100,000,000 – 500,000,000** (from LinkedIn financials)
- **Notable Investors / Partners**: Family-owned with no external investors. Key partners include subcontractors and clients in energy, manufacturing, and municipal sectors.
- **Growth Signals**:
  - Workforce of 1,500+ employees (company website) / 345 reported on LinkedIn (likely office/corporate staff only) – LinkedIn shows +14.4% yearly headcount growth.
  - Expanding across multiple regions with 11 office locations nationwide.
  - Active job postings show 45+ open roles (June 2026), +60.7% year-over-year increase in postings.
  - LinkedIn follower growth of +23.2% annually.

## Competitive Advantages
- **Self-Perform Capabilities**: Keeley performs much of its own work (civil, paving, concrete, welding) rather than relying solely on subcontractors, giving it control over quality and schedule.
- **Diversified Business Units**: Four distinct groups (Civil, Paving, Building, Industrial) reduce dependence on any single market sector.
- **Family-Owned Stability**: Long-term ownership (since 1975) with a stated culture focused on employee well-being and safety rather than short-term shareholder demands.
- **Culture-Driven**: "If you get the people right, the results will follow" – high culture rating (4.3/5 on Glassdoor via LinkedIn) and emphasis on career growth.

## Strategic Focus
- Continued geographic expansion (e.g., recent job postings in Texas, North Dakota, Colorado, Florida, Michigan).
- Investment in technology and data (e.g., hiring a Snowflake Data Architect, IT Field Operations roles).
- Emphasis on large-scale industrial and energy projects (Gulf Coast Industrial, Civil Energy).
- Talent acquisition and development (internship programs for 2027, instructional designer role).

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Rated 4.3/5 for culture on employer reviews; described as "world-class family culture" and "dedicated to the safety, well-being, and career growth of our people."
- **Career Growth**: Multiple advancement opportunities; active internship and entry-level programs. Job postings include roles from project engineer up to senior project manager and director.
- **Remote/Hybrid/Office**: Most roles appear to be on-site or field-based (construction projects). Corporate roles (IT, accounting) may have some flexibility, but not explicitly stated.
- **Notable Perks**: Not detailed in search results, but the company emphasizes a positive environment, safety, and community impact. Employee rating for compensation is 3.3/5, which is slightly below industry benchmarks – but career growth and culture are highlighted.
- **Engineering & Technical Roles**: Growing IT team (Snowflake Data Architect, Service Desk, Field Operations) indicates increasing investment in technology.

## Sources
1. [keeleyconstruction.com](https://www.keeleyconstruction.com/) – Company overview, history, mission, services, culture.
2. [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/keeley-construction-group) – LinkedIn profile, employee count, revenue range, headcount growth, ratings, locations.
3. [job-boards.greenhouse.io/keeleyconstruction](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/keeleyconstruction) – Active job openings, career page.

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