Safety Manager (Commercial Construction)

Keeley Construction; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

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

The role emphasizes managing subcontractor safety personnel, creating training programs, and partnering with operations to promote a strong safety culture. Ideal candidates have 5–7 years of safety experience, a safety-related degree or equivalent, and knowledge of OSHA, EPA and DOT regulations, with a preference for construction exposure and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Associate degree in occupational safety & health, safety management, or safety-related field 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 project safety plans and assist in facilitation of pre-activity meetings.
• Conduct after-action reviews of loss producing events and lead root-cause analysis.

Skills

Safety leadership

Communication

Risk assessment

Regulatory compliance

Project safety management

Education

Bachelor's/Associate degree in safety-related field

Job description

At Keeley Companies, we believe in empowering our people and fulfilling career aspirations. Keeley is a career destination with countless opportunities for advancement, and a world-class family culture that is centered around creating the best possible environment for our people to thrive.

Keeley Construction is looking to hire a Safety Manager in St. Louis, MO, to support our Commercial Building Group.

Primary 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 (both jobsite and classroom) 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.

Minimum 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.
• CSP, CIH, CHST, OHST, STS-C, ASP, CUSP, or similar certification preferred.
• Advanced communication and presentation skills.
• Experience with commercial construction preferred.

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