Construction Safety Manager: Lead Safe Projects

Ben Hur Construction Co.; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Ben Hur Construction Company is seeking a Safety Manager to partner with operations, drive safe execution, and lead safety programs across projects in the Central Division. The role requires strong field presence, audit and training responsibilities, and regular travel to sites in our Indianapolis region.

You will mentor Safety Coordinators, influence leadership on risk, and maintain compliance with federal, state, and company requirements.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of construction safety experience (implied by role).
• Strong knowledge of safety standards and risk management.
• Ability to lead and influence diverse teams on safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide safety leadership to project teams and field supervision.
• Build relationships with project managers, superintendents, craft personnel, and trade partners.
• Serve as primary safety resource for assigned projects or region.
• Mentor Safety Coordinators and project safety staff.
• Advise leadership on compliance risks, concerns, and preventative actions.
• Implement and maintain safety programs, policies, and procedures across projects.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, local, and company safety requirements.
• Monitor performance and track regulatory changes, and drive consistency in safety practices.
• Lead incident and near-miss investigations, including root cause analysis.
• Coordinate corrective actions and ensure timely closure and follow-through.
• Communicate lessons learned and reinforce best practices across teams.
• Track, analyze, and report safety performance metrics and trends.
• Support claims management, documentation, and return-to-work processes.
• Maintain accurate records of incidents, inspections, and compliance activities.
• Hold subcontractors accountable to safety standards and expectations.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Influence field leadership

Communication skills

Risk analysis

Problem solving

Confidentiality

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree in Safety/Construction

OSHA 30

First Aid/CPR/AED

OSHA 500 / EM385 / ASP / CSP

Job description

Ben Hur Construction Company is seeking a Safety Manager to partner with operations, drive safe execution, and lead safety programs across projects in the Central Division. The role requires strong field presence, audit and training responsibilities, and regular travel to sites in our Indianapolis region.

You will mentor Safety Coordinators, influence leadership on risk, and maintain compliance with federal, state, and company requirements.