Safety Manager (Commercial Construction)

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

Job summary

Keeley Construction is seeking a Safety Manager to lead safety efforts for the Commercial Building Group in St. Louis, MO. The role focuses on coordinating safety across projects, managing subcontractor safety teams, and developing training to improve site performance.

The position emphasizes collaboration with operations, field leadership, and quarterly safety improvements, with a strong focus on risk reduction and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5–7 years of safety related experience.
• Working knowledge of OSHA, EPA and DOT regulations with emphasis in construction.
• CSP, CIH, CHST, OHST, STS-C, ASP, CUSP or similar certification preferred.
• Advanced communication and presentation skills.
• Experience with commercial construction preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage safety on multiple projects with metrics to measure safety performance.
• Direct management of subcontractor and contracted safety personnel.
• Assist in developing training and education presentations for jobsite and classroom use.
• Collaborate with operations leadership to deliver a consistent safety message.
• Develop project safety plans and facilitate pre-activity meetings.
• Conduct after action reviews and assist in RCAs for severe events.
• Monitor PPE supply and promote safety health awareness through conversations.

Skills

Safety leadership

Construction safety

OSHA knowledge

Communication

Education

Bachelor or Associate in occupational safety & health

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 aSafety 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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