Director of Safety (Bird Electric)

Why Bird Electric

Join the Bird Electric (a Black & Veatch company) team and build with pride . As a 100% employee‑owned company, every role matters — you  own your work, your impact, and your future. We lead with  care , and  safety is non‑negotiable and embedded into every role, site and decision , ensuring our teams return home safe, every day.

From field engineering to project management to quality and startup, you’ll work with cutting‑edge technology, learn from seasoned experts, and grow through real‑world, hands‑on experience. With a strong backlog across power, water, grid, and industrial markets, you’ll have the stability to grow and the opportunity to  shape what comes next.

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Job Summary

This position will support Bird Electric and will be responsible responsible for the division development, customer relations, operational development, safety team development. 

Key Responsibilities

• Manages division offices and project safety and health performance .
• Manages safety and health component of division's strategic plan.
• Develops and implements safety and health programs that assist division to meet company and division safety and health goals and expectations .
• Develops division and project specific safety and health and loss control programs and processes .
• Develops and conducts employee safety and health training programs .
• Implements, administers and maintains Drug and Alcohol Substance Abuse Program for a division .
• Administers company Worker's Compensation programs and procedures .
• Coordinates division Emergency Action Plan and Disaster Recovery Program .
• Conducts division safety and health performance evaluations .
• Conducts site safety and health inspections and safety and health program audits .
• Conducts incident and injury/illness investigations . Writes detailed investigation and safety and health progress reports . Interfaces with clients and government officials . Interfaces with key division and corporate management . 
• May act as temporary project fill in for lower level safety and health professionals . 
• Provides supervision, training, development, and performance management of direct reports .
• Serves as a mentor to other safety and health professionals .
• Identifies and assesses improvement opportunities which will add value .
• Champions continuous improvement efforts .
• Assesses and supports the change management effects associated with the implementation of improvements .
• Proactively supports, encourages and facilitates staff to engage in continuous improvement activities . 

Management Responsibilities

Supervises work of others. Responsible for hiring, discipline, and pay administration of their subordinates.

Preferred Qualifications

• 8+ years in a construction environment preferred 
• 10+ years safety and health management experience
• Preferred Skills:
  • Knowledge of safety and health standards and practices . Knowledge of company substance abuse policies and procedures . Knowledge of construction contracting strategies and contract administration . Knowledge of insurance program administration including owner-controlled and contractor-controlled insurance programs . Knowledge of worker's compensation policies and procedures . Knowledge of project and division safety and health budgeting and cost control . Knowledge of environmental laws and company and client programs, procedures . Knowledge of security risk and control processes and procedures . Knowledge of company safety and health consultation capabilities and ability to perform as a consultant . Ability to effectively interface with client and government officials . Communication skills . Ability to effectively manage emergency situations . Word processing and spreadsheet computer software programs . Ability to write detailed reports . Human relations skills . Conflict management skills . Leadership skills . Multi-tasking skills 

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree, advanced safety and health certification.
• 5+ years experience in a construction environment, 7+ years safety and health experience.
• All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.

Certifications

First Aid, CPR, Drug testing certified, OSHA 500/501, Safety and Health Program Administration, OSHA 10 hour

Work Environment/Physical Demands

Physical Demands:
• Lift and carry heavy items weighing up to 50 pounds. 
• Stand, Kneel, Bend, Stoop, Move, and Walk long distances in and around confined, cluttered places, and uneven areas.
• See and hear naturally or with correction.
• Full range of motion and flexibility consistent with requirements of the job duties. 
• Requires using hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls according to a set procedure. 
• Requires repetitive movement. 
• May require work above 5 feet in height.
• Climb and maintain balance on steel framework, stairs, ladders and scaffolds. 
• Work up to a 12 hour shift doing hard physical labor in varying temperature extremes and other outside conditions. 

Work Environment:
• Typical construction site environment:
• Requires working in cramped work spaces and getting into awkward positions. 
• Requires working in very hot (above 90 F degrees) or very cold (below 32F degrees) temperatures and exposure to inclement weather such as dust, wind, snow, rain, etc. 
• Requires working in extremely bright or low lighting conditions 
• Includes exposure to sounds and noise levels that are distracting or uncomfortable. 
• Work around hazardous equipment.
• Typical office environment.
• This position is considered a safety sensitive position.