Job: Safety Program Manager

Location: Lenexa KS

Build Your Future with GBA

At GBA we bring vision to life through collaboration craftsmanship and commitment. Our teams are driven by a shared passion for delivering high-quality safe and efficient projects that make a positive impact in the communities we serve.

Scope of Responsibility:

The Safety Program Manager is responsible for supporting managing and providing oversight to the Safety team and their assigned projects ensuring field staff have the resources and training needed to perform effectively. This role leads the development implementation and continuous improvement of quality control procedures specifications building codes and safety regulations. The Safety Program Manager also advises the Director of Field Operations on site policies and strategic initiatives while supporting training performance management staffing and resource and budget planning to drive excellence across field operations.

What Youll Do

• Provide leadership and oversight to assigned safety team members.
• Serve as a subject matter resource by leveraging deep knowledge of GBA Builders safety program to support training resolve complex issues and uphold company standards.
• Ensure Safety programs remain compliant with applicable codes standards and regulations and advise leadership on emerging requirements.
• Manage staff communication and planning by clearly communicating job expectations aligning on performance and assisting field teams with project setup logistics and planning.
• Partner with preconstruction teams to develop and integrate project-specific Safety and Environmental plans ensuring early alignment with company standards and client expectations through execution.
• Review project specifications and plans to identify Safety and Environmental risks ensuring issues are addressed prior to project execution.
• Oversee field staff by forecasting needs maintaining SOPs and aligning assignments with project requirements and providing ongoing support throughout the project lifecycle.
• Support the Director of Field Operations by overseeing talent-related responsibilities and monitoring projects at a high level to ensure cross-functional alignment and keep senior leadership informed.
• Coordinate training and professional development opportunities for field staff and conduct bi-annual Building Your Career (BYC) reviews with assigned team members.
• Other duties as assigned.

Technical Skills & Abilities:

• Proven ability to provide program-level oversight and guidance across multiple projects ensuring consistent application of Safety standards.
• Expertise in construction processes plans/specifications and contracts.
• Excellent problem-solving communication and conflict-resolution skills.
• Proficiency in construction technology platforms field documentation tools and data-driven reporting to monitor quality and safety performance at the program level.
• Demonstrated leadership in fostering a culture of quality safety and inclusion while driving continuous improvement across field operations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Bluebeam.
• Anticipates emotional dynamics in teams and adapts communication style to maintain collaboration and trust.
• Models emotionally intelligent behavior and mentors others in managing interpersonal challenges and team morale.
• Actively participates in Immersive EQ program to improve lowest domain.

What You Bring

• Bachelors degree in construction management occupational safety engineering or a related field AND 15 years of relevant experience OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience directly or indirectly supervising staff with increasing responsibility.
• Progressive construction experience in a leadership capacity on large or complex projects.
• USACE CQM certification preferred.
• OSHA 500 required.
• OSHA-30 certification required.
• Experience in ProjectSight preferred.

Physical Requirements & Work Environment:

• Ability to work on a computer for extended periods of time.
• Ability to sit and/or stand for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at times.
• Ability to climb ladders scaffolds and stairs.
• Exposure to all outdoor weather conditions including heat cold precipitation and wind.
• Use of safety equipment and personal protective equipment (PPE) as required.
• Exposure to confined spaces as part of job site conditions.
• Exposure to high noise levels typical of job sites.

Travel

• Travel to job sites required across the U.S. approximately 40-50% of the time.

Why Youll Love Working Here

At GBA Builders youll be part of a team that values integrity safety and innovation. We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you and your family including:

• Medical dental and vision insurance
• Life accident and disability coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and wellness initiatives
• Paid company holidays floating holidays and flexible time off
• Opportunities for training professional growth and advancement

Join Our Team

If youre a motivated electrical professional who takes pride in delivering safe high-quality work wed love to hear from you.

Apply today and build your future with GBA.

At GBA we are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer promoting diversity in our workforce by including all individuals regardless of age race religion color sex national origin marital status genetic information sexual orientation gender identity gender expression disability veteran status pregnancy status or any other status protected by law.