Safety & Health Manager

Black & Veatch; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Black & Veatch is seeking a mid-level Safety & Health professional to implement and maintain the company’s safety procedures on a moderately complex project. The role includes supervising safety staff, conducting trainings, and interfacing with clients and regulators on site.

You will manage drug/alcohol programs, conduct inspections, investigations, and prepare detailed reports while supporting continuous improvement in safety practices across field operations.

Qualifications

• 5+ years safety and health experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Safety and health certification, Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• 3+ years in a construction environment preferred.
• Knowledge of safety standards and incident reporting procedures.
• Ability to write detailed reports and interface with clients and government officials.

Responsibilities

• Implements, administers and maintains project Drug and Alcohol Substance Abuse Program.
• Develops and conducts employee safety and health training programs.
• Conducts detailed site safety and health inspections.
• Manages project security contracts, programs and policies.
• Performs record keeping / filing functions.
• Conducts incident and injury/illness investigations and writes detailed reports.
• Interfaces with clients and government officials.
• Manages construction contractor safety and health program administration.
• Administers project workers’ compensation programs and procedures.
• Acts as Safety and Health Consultant to internal and external clients.
• Supervises Safety and Health Interns and Specialists.

Skills

Safety management

Communication skills

First aid

Contractor safety

Incident investigation

Team supervision

Training development

Documentation

Education

High school diploma

Safety and health certification

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Date: Jul 7, 2026

Location: Overland Park, KS; Ann Arbor, MI; Bloomington, MN; Dallas, TX; Greenwood Village, CO; Houston, TX; Orlando, FL; Phoenix, AZ; Cary, NC; Tualatin, OR

Job Summary

Mid‑level project position, accountable for implementing and maintaining the Company’s Safety and Health Procedures on a larger, moderately complex project. Performs medium to high complexity tasks, may act as a supervisor to other safety and health professionals.

Key Responsibilities

• Implements, administers and maintains project Drug and Alcohol Substance Abuse Program. Develops and conducts employee safety and health training programs. Conducts detailed site safety and health inspections. Manages project security contracts, programs and policies. Performs record keeping / filing functions. Conducts incident and injury/illness investigations. Writes detailed injury/illness reports. Completes all appropriate company safety and health program documents. Interfaces with clients and government officials. Manages construction contractor safety and health program administration. Administers project worker's compensation programs and procedures. May act as Safety and Health Consultant to internal and external clients. May act as on‑site first aid and medical provider. Provides supervision, training, development, and performance management of direct reports. Supports continuous improvement efforts and the change management effects associated with the implementation of improvements.
• Supervises Safety and Health Intern, Safety and Health Specialist 1, 2, and 3.

Minimum Qualifications

5+ years safety and health experience.

All applicants must complete pre‑employment onboarding requirements (if selected) including background checks, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

Preferred Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Safety and health certification, Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• 3+ years in a construction environment preferred.
• Preferred Skills: Knowledge of safety and health standards and practices, knowledge of company substance abuse policies and procedures, knowledge of worker's compensation policies and procedures, knowledge of construction contracting strategies and contract administration, knowledge of company safety and health consultation capabilities, ability to perform as a consultant, ability to perform first aid/medical functions, communication skills, word processing and spreadsheet skills, ability to write detailed reports, human relations skills, conflict management skills, ability to interface with client and government officials.

Certifications

First Aid, CPR, Drug testing certified, OSHA 500/501, Safety and Health Program Administration, OSHA 10 hour.

Work Environment / Physical Demands

This is a high travel role up to 70%.

Physical Demands

• Lift and carry heavy items weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Stand, kneel, bend, stoop, move, and walk long distances in and around confined, cluttered places, and uneven areas.
• See and hear naturally or with correction.
• Full range of motion and flexibility consistent with requirements of the job duties.
• Requires using hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls according to a set procedure.
• Requires repetitive movement.
• May require work above 5 feet in height.
• Climb and maintain balance on steel framework, stairs, ladders and scaffolds.
• Work up to a 12 hour shift doing hard physical labor in varying temperature extremes and other outside conditions.

Work Environment

• Typical construction site environment.
• Requires working in cramped work spaces and getting into awkward positions.
• Requires working in very hot (above 90 °F) or very cold (below 32 °F) temperatures and exposure to inclement weather such as dust, wind, snow, rain, etc.
• Requires working in extremely bright or low lighting conditions.
• Includes exposure to sounds and noise levels that are distracting or uncomfortable.
• Work around hazardous equipment.
• Typical office environment.
• This position is considered a safety sensitive position.

Compensation Transparency

State of Colorado: $96,305–$160,655
State of Minnesota: $91,928–$153,353

Competencies

• Collaborates
• Communicates effectively
• Courage
• Directs work
• Instills trust
• Interpersonal savvy
• Organizational savvy

Salary Plan

CNS: Construction Services

Job Grade

016

Equal Employment Opportunity

BVH, Inc. and its affiliates comply with all Equal Employment Opportunity laws and regulations. Black & Veatch does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, veteran status, pregnancy status or other status protected by law.

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