Strategic Program Manager - Safety

Build the future, spark innovation and align your career with purpose. McKinstry is innovating the waste and climate harm out of the built environment and creating lasting impact. Together, we’re building a thriving planet. Buildings are a leading contributor to the climate crisis, generating nearly 40% of total global energy-related carbon emissions. We’re making a lasting impact on our industry and within our communities by addressing the climate, affordability and equity crises through: renewables and energy services engineering and design construction and facility services To get where we’re going, we need big thinkers, problem solvers and collaborative mindsets. Does that sound like you? The Opportunity with McKinstry The Strategic Program Manager – Safety is a highly visible, enterprise role responsible for shaping how McKinstry keeps its people and workplaces safe across a growing national footprint. This role partners closely with Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) leadership, Facilities, and business stakeholders to lead and scale critical safety programs—bringing structure, clarity, and consistency to how safety is executed across offices, fabrication shops, and field environments. This position serves as the enterprise lead for emergency management, driving the evolution of McKinstry’s emergency preparedness framework to a more cohesive, scalable program. You will translate strategy into execution—developing processes, tools, and expectations, then working through influence to ensure adoption across diverse teams and locations. In parallel, you will act as the primary EHS partner to Facilities, providing end-to-end support for new site buildouts, renovations, and ongoing operations—anticipating risk, ensuring compliance, and validating that safety requirements are fully embedded from design through occupancy. As the role matures, you will also take on broader EHS program ownership, helping to strengthen enterprise-wide initiatives and continuously improve McKinstry’s overall EHS management system. This is a unique opportunity to build, operationalize, and sustain programs that directly impact employee safety at scale—while working cross-functionally, engaging teams across McKinstry’s national footprint, and travelling up to 50% to support sites and drive consistent execution. Key Responsibilities Facilities EHS Support Serve as the EHS single point of contact for facility startups, relocations, expansions, and capital projects across the Design, Build, Operate, and Maintain lifecycle. Review project plans, scopes, and contractor safety requirements; partner with contractors and teams to identify risks early and support safe execution. Provide EHS guidance to Corporate Facilities for maintenance, renovations, operational changes, and jurisdictions‑specific regulatory requirements. Lead the Cardiac Emergency Response Program and drive continuous improvement through metrics, reporting, cross‑functional collaboration, and clear communications. Enterprise Emergency Management & Readiness Lead enterprise Emergency Management programs, including preparedness, response, drills, and continuous improvement, aligned with regulatory requirements and the EHS Management System. Establish and maintain site‑level emergency readiness frameworks, expectations, and tools that reinforce shared ownership with local leaders. Plan, coordinate, and evaluate annual emergency drills; track gaps, corrective actions, and lessons learned. Enterprise EHS Program Management & Governance Develop and lead the enterprise ergonomics program for office and field environments, including assessments, solution recommendations, and training. Partner with EHS, HR, Facilities, and business leaders to monitor program effectiveness, support risk reduction, and drive continuous improvement. Performs other duties as assigned. What You Need to Succeed at McKinstry Bachelor’s degree in relevant field (or equivalent experience); CSP/CHST/ASP and FEMAICS training preferred. 8 years of program management experience with 5+ years’ experience of safety program management on a larger enterprise scale. Strong program management skills (frameworks, tools, metrics, tracking, reporting). Ability to translate requirements into clear, practical guidance for leaders and teams. Experience leading emergency drills, AARs, and corrective action planning. Effective partner to contractors and project teams; confident resolving EHS issues. Risk‑based judgment with ability to prioritize improvements and drive measurable outcomes. Clear communicator able to influence without authority and support change adoption. Experience supporting facilities and/or capital projects; First Aid/CPR/AED program oversight a plus. Excellent verbal and written communicator, with good listening skills. Demonstrated ability to collaborate cross‑functionally with people at all levels. Excellent facilitation skills and the ability to lead diverse project teams. Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite—Word, Excel, MS Project, PowerPoint, Outlook and Visio preferred. Willingness and ability to travel up to 50% domestically (primarily across McKinstry locations). PeopleFirst Benefits When it comes to the basics, we have you covered: Competitive pay 401(k) with employer match and profit‑sharing plan Paid time off and holidays Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision with low or zero deductible options and low out‑of‑pocket maximums People come first at McKinstry, and we go beyond the basic benefits with: Family formation benefits, including adoption and IVF assistance Up to 16 weeks paid parental leave Transgender inclusive benefits Commuter benefits Pet insurance Building Good paid community service time Learning and advancement opportunities via McKinstry University McKinstry Moves onsite gyms or reimbursement for remote workers See benefit plan documents for complete details. If you’re driven by our vision to build a thriving planet together, McKinstry is the place to build your career. The pay range for this position is $99,270 - $169,900 per year; however, base pay offered may vary depending on job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience. A bonus may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position offered. Base pay information is based on market location. The McKinstry group of companies are equal opportunity employers. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, race, color, creed, marital status, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other basis protected by law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to employment, advancement, assignment, and training. This commitment to Equal Employment Opportunity is made equally as a social responsibility and as an economic and business necessity. McKinstry is a drug‑free workplace. Employment is contingent upon successfully passing a pre‑employment drug and alcohol test, complying with the requirements of the Immigration Reform and Control Act and a Confidentiality Agreement, in addition to successful outcomes of background and reference checks. Applicants for this role will only be considered if they possess current US Work Authorization, and do not require employer‑sponsored VISA support to begin or remain in this role. #J-18808-Ljbffr McKinstry