Safety Manager (Utility)

Aldridge•St Louis, MO

About The Position

Aldridge is seeking a Safety Manager to join its team in St. Louis, Missouri. The role combines consultative safety support with hands-on partnership with management and employees to deliver safety initiatives and programs. The Safety Manager champions the Incident & Injury Free culture and coordinates regional safety initiatives, including communication, planning, implementation, supervision, and measurement in compliance with company standards and applicable regulations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in an Occupational Safety and Health discipline, such as OS&H Management, Human Factors, or Construction.
Two to five years of direct experience in Construction Safety and Occupational Health disciplines.
Professional certificate such as CSP, ASP, CHST, OHST, or CUSP.
Willingness and ability to travel to multiple job sites.
Ability to identify potential safety hazards and recommend corrective actions.
Knowledge of construction safety and current federal and OSHA requirements.
Strong time-management and prioritization skills, with the ability to consistently meet deadlines.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to interact effectively with all levels of the organization.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, including recognizing discrepancies and communicating solutions.
Responsibility and accountability for assigned tasks and projects.
Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively within a team.
Ability to use Microsoft Office and Google Workspace applications effectively.
Ability to pass a background check for sensitive work functions at airports, transportation systems, and utility grid systems.
Valid driver’s license and good driving record.

Nice To Haves

Positive attitude and enthusiasm for contributing to a positive and inclusive work environment.
Aptitude for promoting safety programs to field personnel.

Responsibilities

Champion the Incident & Injury Free culture and promote improved defenses, exposure controls, and integration of human performance principles.
Coach, counsel, and advise management on safety practices that support a safe and efficient work environment for employees, customers, and the public.
Partner with operations and Talent Management to ensure safety training is conducted according to the scope of work.
Provide safety expertise and implement relevant internal and external safety practices.
Review subcontractor safety programs to ensure they meet or exceed Project Safety Program requirements.
Analyze current safety policies, procedures, and standards, and recommend changes to support continuous improvement.
Conduct site visits to monitor and assess execution of the safety management system.
Assist with Craft Voice In Safety meetings and help improve the corrective-action process.
Investigate incidents and verify corrective actions are implemented and sustained in the field.
Conduct core, division-specific, and subcontractor safety orientations as requested.
Participate in Project Kick Off Meetings and work with project teams to develop safe plans of execution.
Assign and communicate safety-program expectations to project employees.
Ensure toolbox talk topics are relevant to the work.
Verify jobsite safety documentation is captured, organized, and filed.
Travel to multiple projects to support management.
Perform other occasional work assignments, including temporary and training assignments, as needed.