
Safety Manager - Global Facilities Construction
Burns & Mcdonnell
The Role
Overview
Lead safety management for global construction of manufacturing plants.
Key Responsibilities
- safety audits
- project execution
- staff management
- risk communication
- program implementation
- performance reviews
Tasks
-Conduct project safety audits and assessments as required. -Responsible for successful project execution and meeting established safety related goals as defined by corporate, divisional and departmental leadership, while providing expertise in support of our safety and health initiatives. -Responsible for facilitating growth of the section; ensuring staff levels, staff loading, and staff assignments meet project requirements while maintaining corporate, division and departmental goals. -Achieve stated targets and standards for safety performance. -Responsible for accurate communication between leadership and project management teams. -Review workload and safety reports on a regular cadence to identify areas of improvement. Develop solutions and implement strategies to support and improve safety & health performance. -Manage communication with governmental, industry, and public entities, and community relations on Safety & Health related matters. -Implement, apply and support company, global practice and/or regional office programs and initiatives; successfully navigating and managing change within their section. -Responsible for collaborating with business development managers, business line leads, project managers, and site staff on safe execution of work. -Participate in project planning, scheduling, estimating, cost, and establishing critical construction and/or self-perform project objectives. -Manage and present project issues, project status, risks, to all internal and external stakeholders; manage internal/external risk mitigation communication plan. -Provide leadership to the team; direct and coordinate work assignments and review performance to ensure the efficient, cost-effective utilization of staff. -Responsible for conducting performance evaluations for department staff.
Requirements
- microsoft office
- change management
- engineering degree
- 5+ years
- project management
- communication
What You Bring
-Must be expert in the use of computer software (i.e., Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint). -Position requires the ability to thoughtfully and positively influence, lead, and manage change. -Bachelor Degree in engineering, architecture, construction, or related degree from an accredited program and 5 years related professional experience in design and/or project management required or; -Previous leadership and/or management experience is preferable. -Must demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to clearly and effectively present complex information to all levels of employees, management, and clients. -Must possess strong project management skills and a strategic perspective. -applicable experience may be substituted for the degree requirement required.
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The Company
About Burns & Mcdonnell
-The firm grew steadily from municipal roots, evolving into a global design‑build leader with integrated engineering, architecture, and construction services. -Headquartered in Kansas City, it has expanded its operations to more than 75 offices worldwide, including locations in the US, Canada, UK, UAE, India, and the Middle East. -It specializes in sectors such as water, power, transportation, aviation, manufacturing, and oil & gas, undertaking projects ranging from airports to chemical facilities. -Its full‑service model encompasses consulting, design, procurement, construction, and commissioning, ensuring seamless project delivery from concept to operation. -The company is 100% employee‑owned, following a significant employee buyout in the 1980s that redefined its trajectory.
Sector Specialisms
Aviation
Commercial, Retail & Institutional
Environmental
Government & Military
Manufacturing & Industrial
Mining & Minerals
Oil, Gas & Chemicals
Power
Telecommunications
Transportation
Water
Buildings
Electrical Transmission & Distribution
Electric Power Generation
Industrial, Manufacturing & Optimization
Mining Infrastructure
Federal & Military
