• Quality And Safety Manager

    Actalent (St. Cloud, MN)


    We are seeking a Quality and Safety Manager to develop, implement, and manage the company's comprehensive Quality and Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) programs for all power generation construction and data center projects. This position is responsible for ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, identifying and mitigating risks, and promoting a culture of continuous improvement in quality and safety performance.

     

    This opportunity is to work in office Monday- Friday in St. Cloud, MN.

    Key Responsibilities:

    o Develop and oversee the implementation of company-wide and project-specific EHS plans, procedures, and training programs.

    o Implement and maintain a Quality Management System (QMS) aligned with industry standards, such as ISO 9001, to ensure project quality control.

    o Conduct regular inspections to identify and assess potential hazards, evaluate working conditions, and ensure compliance with safety protocols. Collaborate with Project Managers on job sites as necessary to complete safety audits.

    o Organize and conduct safety training during new hire orientations, develop and submit toolbox talks/videos for Project Manager to present during job safety briefs, training sessions for employees, and hold subcontractors accountable to all company safety and quality policies and regulations. Topics may include but are not limited to medium and high voltage electrical safety, confined spaces, ladders, scaffolding, and fall protection.

    o Lead investigations into accidents, near-misses, and incidents using Root Cause Analysis to determine cause and implement effective corrective and preventive actions.

    o Maintain accurate records of safety inspections, quality control data, and incident reports, and prepare regular reports for management.

     

    This position requires intermittent availability during weekends, evenings, and early mornings for emergency projects. This does not restrict the use of their time off from work and will only be required to report to work when emergency jobs are prevalent.

    Qualifications:

    • Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Construction Management, Electrical Engineering, or a related field; or equivalent relevant work experience.

    • 5+ years of experience managing safety for heavy construction projects, with a strong preference for experience in the power utility industry (transmission, distribution, substation).

    • CPR/First Aid certification required.

    • OSHA 30 and OSHA 40 HAZWOPER are required

    • 5+ years of ISO 9001 QMS experience or similar

    • Extensive knowledge of OSHA regulations (especially OSHA 1926 for construction ), utility-specific safety protocols, and DOT regulations.

    • Professional certification such as Certified Safety Professional (CSP) , Certified Utility Safety Professional (CUSP), or Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST) is highly preferred.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Permanent position based out of Saint Cloud, MN.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $80000.00 - $95000.00/yr.

     

    Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your jobclassification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may besubject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefitsavailable for this temporary role may include the following:

     

    • Medical, dental & vision• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)• Short and long-term disability• Health Spending Account (HSA)• Transportation benefits• Employee Assistance Program• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

     

    Workplace Type

     

    This is a fully onsite position in Saint Cloud,MN.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Nov 30, 2025.

    About Actalent

    Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

     

    The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

     

    If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.