Safety & Health Manager
Black & Veatch · Overland Park, KS · 1 wk ago
Hybrid$96k–$161k/yrInternship
Locations: Overland Park, KS; Orlando, FL; Bloomington, MN; Greenwood Village, CO; Houston, TX; Phoenix, AZ; Cary, NC; Ann Arbor, MI; Dallas, TX; Tualatin, OR
About the role
This is a mid-level project position 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. As a 100% employee-owned company, every role matters—you own your work, your impact, and your future. Safety is non-negotiable and embedded into every role, site, and decision.
Responsibilities
- Implements, administers, and maintains the 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.
- Performs record keeping and filing functions.
- Conducts incident and injury/illness investigations and writes detailed reports.
- Completes all appropriate company safety and health program documents.
- Interfaces with clients and government officials.
- 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 change management.
- Supervises Safety and Health Intern, Safety and Health Specialist 1, 2, and 3.
Requirements
- 5+ years of safety and health experience.
- Ability to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (e.g., criminal/civil background check, drug screen, motor vehicle records search).
- High school diploma or equivalent (preferred).
- Safety and health certification or Bachelor’s Degree (preferred).
- 3+ years in a construction environment (preferred).
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.
- Ability to perform first aid/medical functions.
- Strong communication and report-writing skills.
- Proficiency in word processing and spreadsheet software.
- Human relations and conflict management skills.
- Ability to effectively interface with clients and government officials.
Certifications
- First Aid and CPR certification.
- Drug testing certified.
- OSHA 500/501.
- Safety and Health Program Administration.
- OSHA 10-hour certification.
Work Environment & Physical Demands
- High travel role (up to 70%).
- Lift and carry heavy items up to 50 pounds.
- Stand, kneel, bend, stoop, move, and walk long distances in confined, cluttered, or uneven areas.
- Work above 5 feet in height (e.g., climbing steel frameworks, stairs, ladders, scaffolds).
- Work up to 12-hour shifts in varying temperature extremes and outdoor conditions (e.g., dust, wind, snow, rain).
- Work in cramped spaces, awkward positions, and extreme lighting conditions (bright or low light).
- Exposure to distracting or uncomfortable noise levels and hazardous equipment.
- This position is considered safety-sensitive.
Pay
- Colorado: $96,305–$160,655
- Minnesota: $91,928–$153,353
Benefits
- Comprehensive health care benefits (medical, dental, vision).
- Disability and robust wellness program.
- Flexible work schedules, paid vacation, holidays, sick time, and dependent sick time.
- Company-matched 401k plan.
- Adoption and tuition reimbursement.
- Vendor discounts and employment referral program.
- AD&D insurance, pre-taxed accounts, and voluntary legal plan.
- B&V Credit Union.
- Performance-based bonus program (eligibility varies).
- 100% ESOP-owned company—employee-owners share in financial rewards through stock ownership.