Safety Manager

PCX Construction is a heavy civil contractor delivering utility infrastructure, concrete restoration, structural, and bridge projects across Missouri and the Midwest. We self-perform water, gas, and electric utility installation and maintenance; concrete and structural restoration; and bridge and roadway construction for major utilities, municipalities, and institutional clients throughout the St. Louis region.

We are a growth-stage company with a proven project portfolio, a demanding field culture, and leadership that invests in the people who drive results. Safety is not a compliance checkbox here — it is a genuine operating priority, and we are building a program that reflects that. This is a role with real authority, real ownership, and real impact.

THE ROLE

The Safety Manager owns PCX's company-wide Health, Safety, and Environmental program across all field operations. This position carries direct responsibility for program development, field enforcement, regulatory compliance, incident management, and crew training. You will work alongside Project Managers, Superintendents, and field crews from preconstruction through closeout — and you will be expected to be on the ground, not behind a desk.

This is a single-owner safety role. You will build and run the program. Senior leadership is engaged and supportive; the work and the accountability are yours.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Safety Program Leadership

• Own and continuously develop PCX's HSE policies, procedures, and safety management system
• Build a proactive safety culture focused on hazard prevention — not paperwork and reaction
• Collaborate with Project Managers and Superintendents to integrate safety into preconstruction planning, project scheduling, and daily field execution
• Develop project-specific safety plans, Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), and Activity Hazard Analyses (AHAs) for high-risk scopes including excavation and trenching, confined space entry, shoring systems, utility work, structural concrete, and bridge operations
• Evaluate and enforce subcontractor safety programs and performance on shared job sites

Field Presence & Auditing

• Conduct regular and unannounced site visits across all active PCX projects throughout Missouri and the surrounding region
• Identify hazards, issue corrective actions, and verify timely closure — ensuring field teams understand the reasoning behind every requirement
• Lead toolbox talks, pre-task planning sessions, and crew safety briefings
• Maintain a visible, credible presence in the field that earns the respect of crews and reinforces a culture of personal accountability

Incident Management & Reporting

• Manage all incident reporting, investigation, and root cause analysis processes from near-miss through recordable injury and property damage events
• Maintain OSHA 300 logs and all required regulatory documentation; ensure accurate and timely reporting
• Coordinate with PCX's insurance carriers on claims management, loss control, and return-to-work programs
• Track leading and lagging safety indicators; deliver monthly trend reports and corrective action updates to senior leadership

Regulatory & DOT Compliance

• Serve as PCX's primary contact for OSHA, MoDOT, and other relevant regulatory agencies
• Manage DOT compliance across the company's vehicle fleet and driver program, including drug and alcohol testing, driver qualification files, and Hours of Service requirements
• Monitor federal, state, and local regulatory changes; proactively update company programs to maintain compliance
• Support safety pre-qualification and compliance requirements for major clients including American Water, Spire, Ameren, and governmental agencies

Training & Development

• Design and deliver safety training for new hires, field supervisors, and equipment operators — including OSHA 10/30, confined space, excavation and trenching, fall protection, first aid, and CPR
• Develop and maintain a company-wide training matrix; track all certifications and manage renewals
• Coach and mentor Superintendents and Foremen to serve as effective first-line safety leaders within their crews

QUALIFICATIONS

Required

• Minimum five years of safety management experience in heavy civil, utility, or infrastructure construction
• OSHA 30-Hour Construction certification, current
• Demonstrated experience with trenching and excavation safety, confined space entry, shoring systems, and heavy equipment operations
• Thorough working knowledge of OSHA 29 CFR Part 1926 and applicable Missouri regulatory requirements
• DOT compliance experience including driver qualification, drug and alcohol testing, and Hours of Service
• Proven ability to conduct incident investigations and lead root cause analysis
• Valid driver's license; willingness to travel to project sites throughout the PCX footprint

Preferred

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety and Health, Environmental Health, Construction Management, or a related field
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or Certified Health and Safety Technician (CHST) designation
• Experience in bridge, structural concrete, or waterworks and utility construction environments
• Familiarity with workers' compensation claims management and insurance program coordination
• Experience managing safety pre-qualification requirements for major utility and municipal clients
• Proficiency with safety management software and Microsoft Office Suite

WHAT IT TAKES TO SUCCEED HERE

The person who succeeds in this role shows up on job sites without being asked. They earn the respect of field crews by knowing the work — not by citing regulations from a truck window. They hold the line on safety standards without treating workers like adversaries. They are as comfortable talking a laborer through trench safety as they are presenting incident data to senior leadership.

This is not a corporate safety role. PCX is a company where the work is real, the field culture is strong, and the people who make the biggest impact are the ones who take ownership. If you are looking to build a program from the ground up and have the leadership support to do it right, this is the opportunity.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• Competitive base salary, commensurate with experience and qualifications
• Company-paid health insurance — medical, dental, and vision
• 401(k) with 4% company match
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Company vehicle or vehicle allowance for field travel
• Professional development support, including certification maintenance and continuing education

Pay: $90,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) 4% Match
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $90,000 - $120,000