Market Safety Manager

Position Overview Responsible to the Market Leader(s) and Safety Director. Remain current on trends, practices, and legal issues. Conduct safety audits and analyses results using statistical evaluation, with findings communicated to project teams, market leaders, and the Safety Director. Design changes that will meet various owners' and clients' needs. Ensure the safe, effective and efficient operation of the department/work unit. Market Leadership & Partnership Manage the safety program on moderate to complex projects and assigned markets. Act as the primary safety partner to Market Leaders, supporting business objectives while reinforcing safety as a core value. Collaborate with Market and Operations leadership to align safety strategies with market-specific risks, client requirements, and delivery models. Develop and track key safety metrics, KPIs and a Project Safety Scorecard, with results communicated. Provide consistent safety leadership across all projects within the market, ensuring alignment with company standards and expectations. Built in Safety Implementation Lead the implementation and sustainment of the company's Built in Safety program across all projects in the market. Ensure safety is integrated into project planning, design reviews, constructability reviews, procurement, and execution. Coach project teams on proactive risk identification and mitigation, emphasizing planning over reaction. Management Responsibilities Achieve desired results through effective leadership and appropriate influence, and adhere to established policies and procedures. Train, develop, and coach safety professionals and supervisors working within the market. May have direct supervision of safety staff working within a market. Determine methods and courses of action to achieve departmental and organizational goals through effective financial planning and financial performance of the department/work unit. Partner with project teams during investigations and finalize reports. Lead environmental compliance inspections for the Markets of responsibility. Manage timely escalation of significant safety issues, potential loss exposures, and injury related concerns by coordinating closely with the Safety Director and the Risk Management Department, ensuring appropriate visibility, analysis, and decision making. Assist in developing market-specific and site-specific safety plans, including emergency action plans and market-specific procedures. Update market specific orientation materials as projects change and develop. Client & Industry Engagement Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, serving as a trusted safety advisor for market-related projects. Participate in client meetings, audits, and reviews related to safety performance and expectations. Represent the company in market-related industry groups, forums, and associations to strengthen relationships and share best practices. Support and engage key contractors used within the market, reinforcing safety expectations, alignment to Built In Safety principles, and consistent execution across projects. Respond as primary point of contact to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Continuous Improvement & Innovation Monitor safety trends, regulatory changes, emerging risks, and new technologies relevant to the market. Evaluate and recommend innovative tools, processes, or technologies that could improve safety performance within the market. Capture lessons learned and best practices from project teams and ensure they are shared and applied across the market and the company. Perform periodic safety audits, inspections, and program reviews across the market and individual projects to verify adherence to safety expectations and identify improvement opportunities. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Health & Safety, Engineering, Construction Management or related field AND 10-15 years Health & Safety experience OR equivalent combination of education and experience. Benefits Profit-sharing plan, cash bonus programs and annual cost-of-living adjustments Generous salary increases and per diems for qualified out-of-town assignments Health, dental and vision insurance eligibility on day one Paid parental leave Continuing education reimbursement Personalized career development and training programs Minimum of 29 days of PTO (including holidays) for entry-level roles Fitness center for St. Louis office-based team members Gym membership reimbursement for project-based team members Corporate office cafeteria access Employee Resource Group (ERG) opportunities Philanthropy opportunities Equal Opportunity Statement Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr Alberici