Construction Safety Lead, Restoration Projects

Keeley Construction; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Keeley Construction in St. Louis, MO, is seeking a Safety Manager to lead safety efforts across multiple projects.

You will manage subcontractor safety personnel, develop training programs, and partner with operations to embed a safety-first culture on Keeley Restoration teams. Minimum 5–7 years of safety experience in construction, with strong knowledge of OSHA/EPA/DOT regulations and relevant certifications preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Associates in occupational safety & health, safety management, or safety-related degree preferred or equivalent work experience in lieu of a degree.
• Minimum of 5-7 years of safety related experience.
• Working knowledge of OSHA, EPA and DOT regulations and practices with emphasis in construction.
• History of safe personal practices and driving record.
• Advanced communication and presentation skills.
• Experience with commercial construction preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage safety efforts on multiple projects with self- perform and subcontracted leadership and workforce developing metrics to measure project and contractor safety performance.
• Direct management of subcontractor and contracted safety personnel.
• Assist in developing training and education presentations for project, group and company focus.
• Collaborate with operations leadership to deliver consistent cultural message.
• Develop long-lasting partnerships with customers by engaging them in project performance.
• Assist in facilitating group safety champions teams' process improvement initiatives.
• Build trust and respect with field personnel to promote open communication and influence adoption of new safety practices.
• Assess crews and conditions in the field to ensure work is performed safely.
• Complete electronic documented site safety assessments and corresponding summary reports.
• Meet/exceed individual and team scorecard metrics and be actively engaged in Keeley strategic planning and pillars.
• Identify trends, patterns, and practices and advise management on problem resolution.
• Assist project team to create project safety plans and assist in facilitation of pre-activity meetings.
• Conduct after action reviews of loss producing events and assist/lead RCA of severe events.
• Monitor and maintain adequate supply of personal protective equipment for field employees.
• Promote safety and health awareness through crew and one-on-one conversations.

Skills

Advanced communication

Presentation skills

Safety leadership

Education

Bachelor or Associate in Occupational Safety & Health

Safety certifications (CSP/CIH/CHST/etc.)

Job description

Keeley Construction in St. Louis, MO, is seeking a Safety Manager to lead safety efforts across multiple projects.

You will manage subcontractor safety personnel, develop training programs, and partner with operations to embed a safety-first culture on Keeley Restoration teams. Minimum 5–7 years of safety experience in construction, with strong knowledge of OSHA/EPA/DOT regulations and relevant certifications preferred.