Senior Safety Manager

BW Design Group; St. Louis (MO); Presencial; USD 110 000 - 150 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Design Group is seeking a Senior Safety Manager to join its corporate safety team in the U.S. This role partners with the Vice President of Safety to shape safety programs, lead investigations, and drive continuous improvement across construction and industrial operations.

You will mentor safety personnel, develop training, and ensure safe project execution while collaborating with operations, project teams, and clients. A strong OSHA background and travel flexibility are required.

Qualificações

• Bachelor's degree in a safety/engineering field or related discipline.
• 10+ years of progressive safety experience in construction/industrial/engineering environments.
• Experience leading safety programs across multiple projects/locations.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and construction safety requirements.
• Experience conducting incident investigations and corrective actions.
• Proven ability to influence leaders, teams, subcontractors, and clients.
• Experience delivering safety training and leadership development programs.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills.
• Willingness to travel to project sites and offices as needed.

Responsabilidades

• Develop and implement company-wide safety initiatives, programs, and standards.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to Regional Safety Managers and Project Safety Coordinators.
• Support safety performance across projects and offices.
• Analyze trends and audit findings to identify improvement opportunities.
• Lead incident investigations, root-cause analyses, and corrective actions.
• Develop and deliver safety training programs and leadership workshops.
• Conduct site visits, safety assessments, and program reviews.
• Assist with development and maintenance of safety policies and procedures.
• Serve as SME on OSHA regulations and safety best practices.
• Review project safety plans and guide high-risk activities.
• Partner with clients to address safety concerns and support project execution.
• Assist with safety reporting, metrics, annual planning, and strategic initiatives.
• Support growth of Design Group's safety culture and capabilities.

Conhecimentos

Safety leadership

OSHA knowledge

Risk assessment

Team mentorship

Communication

Travel readiness

Formação académica

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health & Safety, Construction Management, Engineering, or related field

Ferramentas

MS Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Who You'll Work With

You will join one of our offices in the U.S., be part of a committed team of professionals, and work alongside leaders who are shaping the future of Design Group's safety culture. You'll partner closely with construction leaders, project teams, safety professionals, and clients to help ensure the safe execution of projects across the organization.

When you join Design Group as a Senior Safety Manager, you will serve as a key member of the corporate safety team and a strategic partner to the Vice President of Safety. In this role, you'll help drive the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of safety programs, provide leadership and mentorship to safety personnel across the organization, and support safe project execution throughout our construction and industrial operations.

What You'll Do

You’ll work collaboratively with operations, project teams, and safety professionals to strengthen Design Group's safety culture and ensure consistency across all projects and regions.

• Partner with the Vice President of Safety to develop and implement company-wide safety initiatives, programs, and standards.


• Provide leadership, guidance, and mentorship to Regional Safety Managers and Project Safety Coordinators.


• Support construction and operations leaders in driving safety performance across multiple projects and offices.


• Analyze safety trends, leading indicators, incidents, and audit findings to identify opportunities for continuous improvement.


• Lead and support incident investigations, root cause analyses, and corrective action planning.


• Develop and deliver safety training programs, leadership workshops, and educational resources.


• Conduct periodic site visits, safety assessments, and program reviews to evaluate effectiveness and ensure compliance.


• Assist with development and maintenance of corporate safety policies, procedures, and best practices.


• Serve as a subject matter expert regarding OSHA regulations, construction safety standards, and industry best practices.


• Review project safety plans and provide guidance on complex or high-risk activities.


• Partner with clients and project teams to address safety concerns and support successful project execution.


• Assist with safety reporting, metrics, annual planning, and strategic initiatives.


• Support the growth and development of Design Group's overall safety culture and organizational capabilities.

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health & Safety, Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field.


• 10+ years of progressive safety experience within construction, industrial, manufacturing, or engineering environments.


• Demonstrated experience leading safety programs across multiple projects, locations, or business units.


• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations, construction safety requirements, and industry best practices.


• Experience conducting incident investigations, root cause analyses, and implementing corrective actions.


• Proven ability to influence leaders, project teams, subcontractors, and clients.


• Experience developing and delivering safety training and leadership development programs.


• Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills.


• Strong organizational and analytical skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.


• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.


• Willingness to travel to project sites and offices as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• CSP, ASP, CHST, OHST, SMS, or other BCSP-recognized certifications.


• OSHA 500 certification.


• Experience supporting engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC), industrial manufacturing, life sciences, food and beverage, consumer products, or related markets.


• Experience building, implementing, and managing company-wide safety programs.


• Experience mentoring and developing safety professionals.

Our culture and commitment to our people is what sets us apart. We foster an environment of mutual respect, integrity, and unconditional interest in the individual and collective success of our professionals. Our model and entrepreneurial mindset offer a rewarding, challenging, and highly flexible path. As a Construction Site Superintendent, you will build a meaningful and fulfilling career with the support of professional development resources and mentorships including our First Year Experience program, Individual Development Plans, and Career Path resources and tools.