Safety Manager at McCownGordon Construction in Kansas City, Missouri

Job Description:

People love to work here, plain and simple.
It's easy to love your job when you're surrounded by driven, passionate leaders. We show up every day and give it our all; not because we have to, but because we want to.



POSITION SUMMARY



Responsible for implementing McCownGordon's health, safety, and environmental management program across multiple project sites and the Business Unit. Ensure a safe work environment for all associates, trade partners, and visitors to our various construction sites. A safety manager will work collaboratively with their team(s) to ensure safety success on our projects and be a senior resource for at the project, Business Unit, and company level.



PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES




Field/ Management Support

• Provides safety oversight, leadership, and direction in the implementation of our safety program across multiple project sites and/or the Business Unit.
  
  


• Runs multiple project tasks by being a detail orientated and organized leader.
  
  


• Uses teamwork orientation, initiative, communication, problem-solving skills for the project and Business Unit.
  
  


• Provides and/or assists in loss trend analysis of project(s) and the Business Unit.
  
  


• Assists and/or leads incident investigations and management procedures for project teams and Business Unit.
  
  


• Ensures pre-planning of High-Risk Activities meets company expectations.
  
  

Compliance

• Interprets and communicates McCownGordon policies to associates and outside parties effectively.
  
  


• Works with project teams and the Business Unit to ensure Injury Management and Return to Work practices are in line with company expectations.
  
  


• Leads project teams in managing compliance risks with regulatory agencies.
  
  


• Understands company standards outside of the safety discipline (HR, Quality, Legal, etc.).
  
  


• Addresses and implements the proper action for all hazardous action in the field immediately.
  
  

Leadership

• Provides safety leadership and encouragement to all levels within the project and Business Unit.
  
  


• Meets commitments, functions with a high level of integrity.
  
  


• Holds project leaders accountable to commitments and expectations. Elevates concerns as necessary.
  
  


• Demonstrates emotional intelligence and calibrates response to the situation.
  
  


• Mentors associates and trade partners in safety.
  
  


• Relates to all levels of the Business Unit and project teams.
  
  


• Maintains professional demeanor under duress.
  
  


• Assesses and delivers on the development of others. Takes personal responsibility for the development of others.
  
  

Technical Expertise and Training

• Identifies gaps in company policies and provide solutions to address them.
  
  


• Maintains knowledge of construction safety, OSHA, ANSI, and other applicable standards and procedures.
  
  


• Works with client safety personnel, Insurance risk engineers, and trade partner safety professionals in both the project level and Business Unit level.
  
  


• Communicates technical information across the Business Unit, McCownGordon, and trade partners.
  
  


• Combines knowledge and experience with sound judgement when advising on policy and decision making.
  
  


• Acts as a solution-based resource for safety related information.
  
  


• Recognizes and addresses project and Business Unit training deficiencies.
  
  


• Creates, edits, updates, and improves training content.
  
  


• Coordinates and conducts training for multiple projects and the Business Unit.
  
  


• Encourages training completion for all required positions.
  
  

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (minimum requirements before going into job)

• Bachelor's Degree in Construction, Engineering, Safety, or related field, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
  
  


• 7+ years of experience working in the safety field, or related field.
  
  


• Proficiency in Microsoft Office computer applications
  
  


• Valid driver's license
  
  

WORKING CONDITIONS



The position requires work in an office environment.


Note: This job description reflects a summary of the job and does not prescribe or restrict the responsibilities that may be assigned. The job description is subject to change at any time.


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