Head of Health and Safety

Safety & Health ManagerJoin the Overland Contracting (a Black & Veatch company) construction team and build with pride. 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.This is a mid-level project position, which is accountable for implementing and maintaining the Company's Safety and Health Procedures on a larger, moderately complex project. Performs medium to high complexity tasks, and may act as a supervisor to other safety and health professionals.Implements, administers and maintains project Drug and Alcohol Substance Abuse Program.Develops and conducts employee safety and health training programs.Conducts detailed site safety and health inspections.Manages project security contracts, programs and policies.Completes all appropriate company safety and health program documents.Manages construction contractor safety and health program administration.Administers project worker's compensation programs and procedures.May act as Safety and Health Consultant to internal and external clients.May act as on-site first aid and medical provider.Provides supervision, training, development, and performance management of direct reports.Supports continuous improvement efforts and the change management effects associated with the implementation of improvements.Supervises Safety and Health Intern, Safety and Health Specialist 1, 2, and 3.Minimum Qualifications:5+ years safety and health experienceAll 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.Preferred Qualifications:High school diploma or equivalent preferredSafety and health certification, Bachelor's Degree preferred3+ years in a construction environment preferredPreferred Skills:Knowledge of safety and health standards and practices.Knowledge of company substance abuse policies and procedures.Knowledge of worker's compensation policies and procedures.Knowledge of construction contracting strategies and contract administration.Knowledge of company safety and health consultation capabilities and ability to perform as a consultant.Ability to perform first aid/medical functions.Word processing and spreadsheet computer software programs.Certifications:First Aid, CPR, Drug testing certified, OSHA 500/501, Safety and Health Program Administration, OSHA 10 hourWork Environment/Physical Demands:This is a high travel role up to 70%.Stand, Kneel, Bend, Stoop, Move, and Walk long distances in and around confined, cluttered places, and uneven areas.Work up to a 12 hour shift doing hard physical labor in varying temperature extremes and other outside conditions.Typical construction site environment:Work around hazardous equipment.Typical office environment.This position is considered a safety sensitive position.If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process because of a disability, please contact the Employee Relations Department at View phone number on click.appcast.io or via our accommodations request form. This contact information is for disability accommodation requests only; you may not use this contact information to inquire about the status of applications. General inquiries about the status of applications will not be returned.