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Safety Manager - Global Facilities Construction

Burns & McDonnell
Kansas, MO Full Time
POSTED ON 4/17/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/11/2026
Description

The Global Facility Services (GFS) Safety & Health Section Manager is responsible for the managerial direction and leadership of a Global Practice they are tasked with supporting within the Construction global practice. This includes supporting and executing business strategies, developing high performance teams, and promoting the Burns & McDonnell culture of safety as well as the BMCD mission and values across the organization. The Safety & Health Section Manager will lead their section in a dynamic and resourceful manner based on Burns & McDonnell's core values of client satisfaction, commitment, dedication, integrity, safety and overall outstanding service. The Safety & Health Manager will oversee construction projects within our Global Facilities group, with a primary emphasis on ensuring safety during the construction of manufacturing plants.

What You Will Do

  • Provide leadership to the team; direct and coordinate work assignments and review performance to ensure the efficient, cost-effective utilization of staff.
  • 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.
  • Participate in project planning, scheduling, estimating, cost, and establishing critical construction and/or self-perform project objectives.
  • 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 accurate communication between leadership and project management teams.
  • Implement, apply and support company, global practice and/or regional office programs and initiatives; successfully navigating and managing change within their section.
  • Achieve stated targets and standards for safety performance.
  • 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 and present project issues, project status, risks, to all internal and external stakeholders; manage internal/external risk mitigation communication plan.
  • Manage communication with governmental, industry, and public entities, and community relations on Safety & Health related matters.
  • Responsible for collaborating with business development managers, business line leads, project managers, and site staff on safe execution of work.
  • Conduct project safety audits and assessments as required.
  • Recruitment, development, training and retention of staff.
  • Responsible for conducting performance evaluations for department staff.

Qualifications

  • 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;
  • applicable experience may be substituted for the degree requirement required.
  • 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.
  • Position requires the ability to thoughtfully and positively influence, lead, and manage change.
  • Must possess strong project management skills and a strategic perspective.
  • Must be expert in the use of computer software (i.e., Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.

EEO/Disabled/Veterans

Job Construction Services

Primary Location US-MO-Kansas City

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: Yes, 25 % of the Time

Req ID: 254525

Job Hire Type Experienced #CDB N/A

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