Safety Manager; Bird Electric

Job Summary

Bird Electric, a Black & Veatch company, is a U.S. self‑perform electrical construction services provider with a national reach in emergency power restoration. Bird Electric delivers grid solutions and operates in adjacent distributed infrastructure markets including renewables, electric vehicle (EV) charging, and connectivity. The Safety Manager is responsible for implementing, managing, and maintaining the company's Safety Procedures and performs high‑complexity safety‑related tasks.

• May manage a safety team.
• Oversees site safety inspections.
• Implements, administers, manages, and maintains project safety programs and training.
• Oversees and manages employee safety programs.
• Manages project security contracts, programs and policies.
• Manages safety professionals.
• Manages incident and injury/illness investigations.
• Writes detailed reports.
• Completes all appropriate company safety program documents.
• Interfaces with clients and government officials.
• Manages construction contractor safety administration.
• Supports continuous improvement efforts and the change management effects associated with the implementation of improvements.

Supervises work of others. Responsible for hiring, discipline, and pay administration of their subordinates.

4+ years in an electrical (overhead power line), O&G construction environment; 4+ years construction safety professional experience.

2+ years in an electrical construction environment, 2+ years safety experience. All applicants must be able to complete pre‑employment onboarding requirements (criminal/civil background check, drug screen, motor vehicle records search) in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

• CSHO
• CUSP
• OHST
• CHST
• COSS
• SMS

Physical Demands:

• Lift and carry heavy items weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Stand, kneel, bend, stoop, move, and walk long distances in and around confined, cluttered places, and uneven areas.
• See and hear naturally or with correction.
• Full range of motion and flexibility consistent with requirements of the job duties.
• Requires using hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls according to a set procedure.
• Requires repetitive movement.
• May require work above 5 feet in height.
• Climb and maintain balance on steel framework, stairs, ladders and scaffolds.
• Work up to a 12 hour shift doing hard physical labor in varying temperature extremes and other outside conditions.

Work Environment:

• Typical construction site environment.
• Requires working in cramped work spaces and getting into awkward positions.
• Requires working in very hot (above 90°F) or very cold (below 32°F) temperatures and exposure to inclement weather such as dust, wind, snow, rain, etc.
• Requires working in extremely bright or low lighting conditions.
• Includes exposure to sounds and noise levels that are distracting or uncomfortable.
• Work around hazardous equipment.
• Typical office environment.
• This position is considered a safety‑sensitive position.

• Collaborates
• Communicates effectively
• Courage
• Directs work
• Instills trust
• Interpersonal savvy
• Organizational savvy

BVH Inc., its subsidiaries and its affiliated companies comply with all Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) laws and regulations. Black & Veatch does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, veteran status, pregnancy status or other status protected by law.