Safety & Health Manager

Black & Veatch

Mid-level project position implementing and maintaining safety and health procedures on complex projects at Black & Veatch. Engage in employee training, inspections, and project management responsibilities.

Posted 5/27/2026full-timeOverland Park • Kansas • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Implements, administers and maintains 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 / filing functions.
Conducts incident and injury/illness investigations.
Writes detailed injury/illness 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 the change management effects associated with the implementation of improvements.
Supervises Safety and Health Intern, Safety and Health Specialist 1, 2, and 3.

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years safety and health experience
All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.
Ability to travel 70%+ anywhere in the US.
High school diploma or equivalent preferred
BCSP Certification, CHST preferred
Bachelor's Degree preferred
3+ years in a construction environment preferred
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
Knowledge of company safety and health consultation capabilities and ability to perform as a consultant
Ability to perform first aid/medical functions
Communication skills
Word processing and spreadsheet computer software programs
Ability to write detailed reports
Human relations skills
Conflict management skills
Ability to effectively interface with client and government officials

Benefits

Comp & perks

A variety of additional benefits are available to our professionals, including a company-matched 401k plan
adoption reimbursement
tuition reimbursement
vendor discounts
an employment referral program
AD&D insurance
pre-taxed accounts
voluntary legal plan
the B&V Credit Union
Professionals may also be eligible for a performance-based bonus program
flexible work schedules
paid vacation and holiday time
sick time
dependent sick time

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Hard Skills & Tools

safety and health experiencefirst aidincident investigationreport writingworker's compensation administrationsafety training program developmentsite safety inspectionsconstruction contractor safety managementsubstance abuse program administrationchange management

Soft Skills

communication skillshuman relations skillsconflict management skillssupervisiontraining and developmentperformance managementclient interfacinggovernment official interfacingcontinuous improvementorganizational skills

Certifications

BCSP CertificationCHST