School of Planning, Design and Construction

Zach Hansmann is an instructor of construction management in the School of Planning, Design and Construction at Michigan State University. He is also the Contractor Safety Manager at Michigan State University, overseeing the University’s engagement with contractor safety compliance. He previously served as the Construction Safety Manager for the Department of Energy Funded Facility for Rare Isotope Beams (FRIB) Project at MSU and as the Environmental Coordinator for the University, where he was responsible for campus-wide compliance with asbestos, lead, and other hazardous material requirements. Zach maintains the Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM), and Associate in Risk Management (ARM) professional designations. He is the Executive Secretary/Treasurer and a member of the Construction Safety Division for the Michigan Safety Conference, is a member of the Mid-Michigan Chapter of the American Society of Safety Professionals, and is an authorized OSHA outreach instructor in construction. He holds degrees from Michigan State University in Human Biology (B.S.) and Construction Management (M.S.), and is currently an ABD Ph.D. Candidate in Planning, Design, and Construction, studying the owner’s involvement in construction safety.