Senior Manager, Safety Strategy

Walmart • Bentonville, AR

33d • $90,000 - $180,000 • Onsite

About The Position

This role shapes safety strategy and risk management across one of the largest retail construction portfolios in the country. We are seeking two experienced Senior Construction Safety Managers to lead the design and execution of enterprise construction safety programs across a large U.S. retail portfolio. This role sets strategy, ensures regulatory compliance, reduces risk, and strengthens a culture of safety—often within active retail environments. You will establish standards, procedures, training, and monitoring frameworks in partnership with Construction, Compliance, and Legal teams. While field teams execute day-to-day safety practices, this role owns the corporate programs that drive consistent and effective implementation. Regular travel is required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Construction Management, Engineering, or related field
• Significant experience in construction safety management
• Strong knowledge of OSHA (1926 and 1910) and applicable safety standards (e.g., NFPA 70E)
• Experience developing site-specific safety programs and risk mitigation strategies
• Proven ability to manage multiple initiatives, timelines, and priorities
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Experience managing third-party consultants and integrating recommendations into operations
• Effective communication and relationship-building skills across all levels
• Ability to interpret data, identify risks, and drive continuous improvement
• Collaborative, influential leader in fast-paced environments
• Willingness to travel regularly to project sites
• Bachelor's degree in business, human resources, or related area and 3 years’ experience in project management, compliance, operations management, or related area.
• 5 years’ experience in project management, compliance, operations management, or related area.
• 2 years’ experience managing budgets, profit-and-loss statements, or relate financial processes.
• 3 years’ experience using intermediate functionality of Microsoft Office

Nice To Haves

• Preferred certifications: CSP, CHST, OSHA 500/30
• Experience with enterprise-level monitoring programs preferred
• Master’s degree in Business Administration or related area.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain enterprise construction safety programs aligned with OSHA and industry standards
• Establish scalable policies, procedures, and guidance for diverse project types
• Adapt safety protocols to address site-specific risks and operational complexities
• Provide oversight for construction in active retail environments, aligning OSHA 1926 and 1910 requirements
• Monitor and incorporate federal, state, and local regulatory changes into program standards
• Design and manage a compliance monitoring program using internal and third-party resources
• Oversee audits and inspections, ensuring documentation, corrective actions, and follow-through
• Analyze trends, measure program effectiveness, and adjust standards accordingly
• Deliver clear, executive-ready reporting on performance and risk indicators
• Collaborate with Legal, Compliance, and business partners on risk management strategies and contract considerations
• Serve as a liaison across field teams, leadership, and external partners to align on safety expectations
• Select and oversee safety consultants supporting program development and site inspections
• Manage scope, contracts, budgets, and deliverables to ensure quality outcomes
• Integrate consultant insights into enterprise safety strategy and continuous improvement
• Support safety training, onboarding, and site-specific education
• Reinforce safety awareness through meetings, investigations, and site engagement
• Act as a trusted resource for field teams on safety practices and guidance
• Visit sites regularly to assess program execution and support field teams
• Build strong partnerships to ensure practical, consistent application of safety standards

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Performance-based bonus awards
• Medical coverage
• Vision coverage
• Dental coverage
• 401(k)
• Stock purchase
• Company-paid life insurance
• PTO (including sick leave)
• Parental leave
• Family care leave
• Bereavement leave
• Jury duty leave
• Voting leave
• Short-term disability
• Long-term disability
• Company discounts
• Military Leave Pay
• Adoption expense reimbursement
• Surrogacy expense reimbursement
• PTO and/or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes
• Walmart-paid education benefit program (Live Better U) for full-time and part-time associates
• Tuition, books, and fees are completely paid for by Walmart for Live Better U programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager