Senior Safety Manager

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc.; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. is seeking a Senior Safety Manager to lead a proactive safety culture and administer the safety program across projects in the market, positively influencing on-site teams to maintain a safe work environment.

The role requires 7+ years of safety leadership on large-scale construction projects, with OSHA 500 and BCSP certifications preferred. Travel within the region may be required, and the company emphasizes its culture and Total Rewards benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred.
• Minimum 7+ years’ experience managing safety efforts on large healthcare, commercial, industrial, or similar construction projects.
• OSHA 500 and BCSP certifications preferred.
• Ability to manage/administer safety orientations, oversee programs, and investigate injuries on-site.
• Ability to work with all construction groups – management, owners, trades and subcontractors.
• Excellent communication, organizational, decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to travel or relocation within the region as needed.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and discuss safety programs with on-site subcontractors and McCarthy employees.
• Conduct documented safety and health inspections at least twice per month.
• Coordinate with Project Supervision for PPE, first aid, and on-site postings.
• Investigate injuries and coordinate with team for OSHA reporting.
• Minimize hazards and enforce safety policies.
• Lead Project Safety Toolbox meetings weekly.
• Record safety meetings and documents for tracking.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Decision making

Problem solving

Safety management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

OSHA 500 and BCSP certifications preferred

Job description

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. is America's premier, 100% employee-owned commercial construction company. With offices nationwide, we specialize in a wide range of project types that are as diverse and wide-ranging as the communities in which we build. Our innovative teams collaborate with clients and industry partners throughout the project life cycle, starting in the earliest stages of design, throughout construction and beyond project completion. McCarthy’s reputation for tackling the toughest building challenges starts with our focus on developing high-performing individuals and teams. We do this through our award-winning training programs, a best-in-class Total Rewards benefits program, and a focus on equipping diverse teams of employee owners through a connected and inclusive culture aligned with our core values of: Genuine. We, Not I. All In.

• We Live Our Core Values: We do whatever it takes to deliver on our promises with honesty and integrity.
• We are Employee Owned: We are personally invested in building the things people need in our communities.
• We Feel Like a Family: We value genuine connections and help each other succeed in an inclusive environment.
• We are Builders: We respect the work we do and everyone who helps make it happen safely.

Position Summary

The Senior Safety Manager is responsible for promoting a proactive safety culture and overall administration of the safety program for projects in the market, which positively influences all team members to actively engage in providing a safe work environment.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and discuss safety programs and efforts with on-site subcontractors and McCarthy employees, ensuring safety is part of our culture and that all new hires have proper safety documents and information
• Conduct documented safety and health inspections no less than twice per month, coordinating compliance reports with McCarthy’s insurance company
• Coordinate with Project Supervision so that necessary protective equipment and safety materials are utilized, adequate first aid materials are available and safety documents are posted on-site
• Investigate all injuries and review all accident reports, coordinating corrective measures with McCarthy employees and logging injuries/illnesses for OSHA purposes
• Minimize construction hazards and enforce safety policies utilizing the company’s disciplinary policy
• Conduct/coordinate Project Safety "Toolbox" meetings with all McCarthy employees on a weekly basis
• Record and forward copies of all safety related meetings, programs, safety pre-plans, inspections, correspondence, directives, citations, etc. to the Division Safety Director for tracking

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred
• Minimum 7+ years’ experience managing safety efforts of large healthcare, commercial, industrial, mission critical, or similar construction projects
• OSHA 500 and BCSP certifications preferred
• Ability to manage/administer safety orientations, oversee substance abuse programs, investigate/report on injuries/illnesses/near misses and perform other various safety functions on-site
• Ability to work with all construction groups - management, owners, trades and subcontractors
• Excellent communication, organizational, decision-making and problem-solving skills
• Ability to travel or relocation within the region as needed

McCarthy is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

For Colorado locations only, in accordance with Colorado’s Equal Pay for Equal Work Act (SB19-085), we are including McCarthy’s good-faith and reasonable estimate of a range of entry level base compensation at the time of the posting. This does not include possible bonus and other benefits which can impact total compensation. Given the dynamic nature of the large-scale commercial construction industry, a candidate’s project portfolio and background can change the role and compensation for which that candidate might be qualified. The title and pay range for this role could change based on candidate qualifications and experience. Pay Range: $110,000 - $120,000.