Safety Program Manager (Kansas City)

Burns & McDonnell; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell is seeking a Safety Program Manager in Kansas City, MO to develop, implement, and manage comprehensive safety programs. You will lead a program team, drive risk management, vendor coordination, and reporting while fostering a culture of safety across projects and operations.

Strong leadership and data-driven decision making are essential to success in this role. The position emphasizes collaboration across functions, adherence to safety standards, and ongoing staff development

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Occupational Health and Safety or Environmental Science with relevant experience.
• Proven experience in safety management and leading safety initiatives.
• Strong analytical skills to interpret data and drive decisions.
• Excellent planning, organizational and project management abilities.
• Knowledge of safety regulations, standards and best practices.
• Strong facilitation, collaboration and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to influence, lead and manage diverse teams.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; interpersonal skills at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and execution of corporate safety programs and guidelines aligned with business objectives.
• Conduct safety training and awareness programs for employees and leadership.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate safety into operations and projects.
• Assess gaps in current programs and implement mitigation plans.
• Oversee safety vendors and consultants as needed.
• Monitor safety metrics, analyze data, and propose improvements.
• Build relationships with external safety organizations and regulatory agencies.
• Manage the corporate safety program budget and expenditures.
• Recruit, develop, train, and retain staff; conduct performance evaluations.
• Provide leadership and ensure adherence to policies; QA/QC and safety policy compliance.

Skills

Safety management

Data analysis

Project management

Communication skills

Leadership

Education

Bachelor degree in Occupational Health and Safety

Environmental Science

Job description

Description

The Safety Program Manager is responsible for developing, implementing, and managing a comprehensive safety programs and procedures while fostering a safety-conscious culture within the organization. This role will create safety programs, from inception through roll-out, including the development and implementation of processes, procedures, strategy, execution plans, resource planning, risk management, and reporting tools. The Safety Program Manager will lead the program management team in a dynamic and profitable manner based on Burns & McDonnell's core values of client satisfaction, commitment, dedication, integrity, safety and overall outstanding service.

• Lead the development and execution of overall Corporate Safety programs, strategies and guidelines that align with strategic business initiatives to achieve goals and objectives.
• Conduct regular safety training and awareness programs for employees and leadership.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure corporate safety programs are integrated into all aspects of the organizations operations and projects.
• Lead assessment of gaps in current corporate safety programs and create and implement mitigation plans.
• Lead safety programs, initiatives, and projects, including the selection and management of safety vendors and consultants as needed.
• Lead, monitor, and track safety compliance metrics, analyze data, and make data-driven recommendations for continuous improvement.
• Build and maintain relationships with external safety organizations, regulatory agencies, and local emergency response teams.
• Responsible for management of corporate safety program budget and expenditure of funds.
• Responsible for the recruitment, development, training, and retention of staff.
• Responsible for conducting performance evaluations for department staff.
• Provide leadership, guidance, and instruction to the department.
• Responsible for interpreting the organization's policies, purposes, and goals to staff.
• Responsible for overall QA/QC process adherence.
• Enforce compliance with company and site safety policies.
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Science or related field and 10 years related experience Required or
• applicable years of experience may be substituted for degree requirement Required
• Proven experience in safety management.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret data to make informed decisions.
• Expert project management and organizational skills.
• In depth knowledge of safety regulations, standards and best.
• Expert facilitation, collaboration, organization, and problem solving skills.
• Ability to thoughtfully and positively influence, lead and manage.
• Excellent planning and analytical skills.
• Must demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills; strong interpersonal skills; and the ability to clearly and effectively present complex information to all levels of employees, management, and clients.

This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.

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Job Safety & Health

Primary Location US-MO-Kansas City

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time

Req ID: 265289

Job Hire Type Experienced #LI-GS #COR N/A