Safety Manager

U.S. Engineering•Bowling Green, MO

2d•$90,480 - $127,800•Hybrid

About The Position

The Safety Manager is responsible for implementing and overseeing project- and campus-level safety, health, and environmental programs that support our core value: ensuring a safe working environment. This role also leads the development of safety standards, training programs, compliance monitoring, and employee recognition initiatives.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety and Health or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and industry experience.
Minimum of 5 years of safety experience in the construction industry or a related field.
Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local construction safety regulations.
Understanding of mechanical construction practices and processes.
Ability to identify hazards and implement effective corrective actions.
Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.
Demonstrated diplomacy, influence, and sound judgment.
Ability to assess organizational safety performance and drive continuous improvement.
Experience designing and delivering effective training programs.
Strong relationship-building skills across all levels of the organization and with external partners.
Excellent time management, organization, problem-solving, and conflict resolution skills.

Nice To Haves

Prior supervisory experience preferred, including oversight of safety training programs.

Responsibilities

Stay current on construction industry safety standards and continuously monitor corporate safety programs to ensure best practices.
Provide leadership, administrative oversight, and technical guidance on all corporate safety and health programs, procedures, and policies; advise project leadership on safety-related matters.
Direct project and campus safety efforts to ensure compliance with all safety programs, procedures, and policies.
Collaborate with project management to guide Field Safety Coordinators and field personnel, including staffing and administrative functions.
Support the corporate safety committee in achieving strategic safety goals.
Design and implement safety recognition programs that reinforce safe behaviors and communicate safety performance.
Develop and deliver safety training programs, including new employee orientation and ongoing topic-specific training.
Identify and mitigate hazardous conditions and unsafe behaviors in partnership with operations leaders.
Conduct proactive jobsite inspections and produce detailed reports.
Develop and implement project-specific Crisis Management Plans, including training and communication.
Investigate all safety incidents thoroughly, document findings, and communicate outcomes per corporate procedures.
Partner with Corporate Risk Management to reduce liability and workers’ compensation costs.
Manage return-to-work programs and identify appropriate modified duties for injured employees.
Represent the company in safety-related hearings (e.g., OSHA).
Participate in pre-construction and procurement phases to develop site-specific safety plans and required training.
Oversee procurement and approval of safety supplies, PPE, and program-related expenses.
Ensure all safety records and reports are accurate, complete, and submitted on time; implement corrective actions as needed.
Accompany safety, health, and insurance inspectors during site visits and support citation response/appeals.
Administer drug and alcohol testing programs for assigned projects.
Serve as the primary client contact for project-related safety matters.