Safety Manager – Manufacturing

JE Dunn Construction

Safety Manager overseeing field safety programs for construction projects at JE Dunn. Managing safety team and ensuring compliance with safety regulations.

Posted 6/19/2026full-timeKansas City • Kansas, Montana • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage and implement the field safety program and team for construction projects.
Communicate safety philosophies and values of the Company with safety team members, construction site foreman, superintendents, and project managers to ensure understanding, compliance and acceptance of the Company’s safety programs and policies.
Act as a resource to help field and office staff interpret company, owner and government policies and recommendations.
Compile accident statistics, trending analysis and recommend changes or additions to the safety program(s) to address identified trends.
Administer and monitor Company drug and alcohol testing in accordance with company, federal and state requirements.
Implement accident and incident reporting protocols to ensure that the project team submits information and reports through the proper channels in a timely manner.
Provide assistance to Safety team members in accident or incident investigations to ensure the investigation is properly documented and reported and the abatements are implemented properly.
Work closely with the external insurance company contacts in reporting and managing safety-related claims and assists Safety team members in monitoring medical treatment of injured employees.
Conduct regular safety audits of construction projects. Identify, document and recommend abatement of hazardous/potentially hazardous conditions. Issue reports to field superintendent and project management staff detailing hazards and abatement techniques. Follow-up with the superintendent to ensure safety issues were abated in a timely manner.
May develop and implement training strategies and processes to support training objectives.
May partner with leadership to develop needs assessments, gap analyses and strategic training plans.
May analyze training needs to develop new and improve existing training programs.
May develop effective training methods such as digital learning, classroom, skill qualifications, and on-the-job training.
May assist with identifying and implementing technologies to enhance effective learning experiences.
May monitor company safety metrics and identify areas for training improvement and intervention.
May provide in-person and virtual training sessions and ensure training record retention.
Lead, support and promote a culture of diversity and inclusion within JE Dunn. Understand JE Dunn’s policy of non-discrimination and ensures positive, proactive implementation throughout the organization.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in occupational safety/health, construction management or related field (Required).
8+ years construction safety experience (Required).
0-2 years team lead or team management experience (Required).
Ability to perform work accurately and completely, and in a timely manner.
Communications skills, verbal and written (Advanced).
Proficiency in MS Office (Intermediate).
Knowledge of and ability to enforce all federal, state, local and company safety regulations.
Proficiency in company safety software/programs, processes and tools (Advanced).
Ability to recognize hazardous situations and implement corrective measures.
Knowledge of various testing protocols for environmental hazards.
Proficiency in required construction technology (Intermediate).
Knowledge of various testing protocols for noise and contaminants.
Ability to manage a team.
Ability to build relationships and collaborate within a team, internally and externally.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Professional Non-Union benefits package

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Hard Skills & Tools

occupational safetyconstruction safetysafety program managementaccident investigationsafety auditstraining program developmenthazard recognitionenvironmental testing protocolsnoise testing protocolssafety regulations enforcement

Soft Skills

communication skillsteam managementrelationship buildingcollaborationleadershiporganizational skillsanalytical skillsproblem-solvingattention to detailcultural diversity promotion

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in occupational safety/healthBachelor’s degree in construction managementrelated field degree