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As the Manager, Construction Safety, you'll set the standard for how Williams builds safely. You'll be the trusted safety voice on our major capital projects, shaping how work gets done from the first planning conversation to the day new assets come online. In this highly visible leadership role, you'll guide a talented team, influence decisions at every level, and turn safety from a requirement into a shared commitment. If you're driven to make an impact and build a culture where every crew goes home safe, this is your opportunity to lead the way.
Responsibilities/Expectations
Partners early with Project Execution to evaluate prospective contractors' safety programs, culture, performance history, and capabilities, and recommends bid and contract safety requirements
Leads and develops a team of Construction Safety professionals through coaching, resource allocation, and performance management
Establishes risk-based safety strategies that align oversight and resources with project complexity, contractor performance, and evolving risks
Serves as the single point of accountability for construction safety across the project lifecycle, aligning safety expectations with project teams and contractors
Partners with Supply Chain to manage preferred third-party safety providers, ensuring qualified and cost-effective coverage
Monitors contractor safety performance and compliance using performance data, field feedback, and incident findings to drive continuous improvement
Collaborates with Field Health & Safety and Operations to assign long-term safety resources early and ensure a seamless handoff to operations
Other duties as assigned
Education/Years of Experience
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Environmental Health & Safety, or a related field required and seven (7) years of experience in construction, project execution, project management, health and safety, or a related field
Preferred: Four (4) years or more of formal people leadership experience, including coaching, development, and performance management
Preferred: One or more professional safety certifications, such as Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Associate Safety Professional (ASP), Safety Management Professional (SMP), Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST), or an equivalent industry-recognized certification
Other Requirements
Proven leader in developing safety professionals and third-party safety resources, with experience managing safety initiatives in industrial or construction environments
Highly skilled at building partnerships and influencing decisions across Project Execution, Operations, Supply Chain, Health & Safety, and contractors
Seasoned in contractor safety management, including prequalification, bid evaluation, selection, performance assessment, and corrective action, and in evaluating contractor safety programs, workforce capabilities, culture, and risk profiles
Accomplished at assessing project risks and executing risk-based safety strategies, staffing plans, and resource deployment
Well-versed in safety regulations and best practices for large industrial projects, including managing risks through construction, commissioning, startup, and transition to operations
Demonstrated strength in analysis, communication, organization, and problem-solving, with the ability to present…