Senior Manager, Construction Contractor Safety

Amgen

. Support implementation, governance, standards, training, and performance processes for Amgen’s Construction Contractor Safety Program .

Posted 10/5/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $150,353 - $203,419 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing construction safety programs, including compliance with safety regulations and technical standards. Proven ability to lead teams, analyze safety performance metrics, and implement technology solutions for enhanced safety management.

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Construction Safety ManagementLeadership ExperienceSafety Regulations KnowledgeData Analytics for Safety PerformanceProfessional Safety Certification

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Hard Skills

Environmental Health and SafetyOccupational SafetyConstruction Technical StandardsSafety Performance MetricsRisk AssessmentIncident InvestigationCorrective ActionsSafety Training DevelopmentCompliance MonitoringSafety Program Implementation

Soft Skills

Problem SolvingIndependent WorkTeam LeadershipCommunicationCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

Artificial Intelligence ToolsData Analytics SoftwareSafety Management Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

CSPCIH

Industry Keywords

Pharmaceutical IndustryBiopharmaceutical IndustryCapital ProjectsContractor Safety GovernanceEHS Prequalification

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support implementation, governance, standards, training, and performance processes for Amgen’s Construction Contractor Safety Program
Provide technical leadership across capital projects
Promote consistent contractor and subcontractor compliance
Partner with project leaders, EHS, engineering, and external companies to manage complex construction safety risks
Lead development, implementation, and continuous improvement of construction contractor safety program elements, systems, standards, and training
Participate in capital project leadership teams and advise management on safety performance, priorities, operations, and scheduling
Establish governance processes for tracking safety performance through meaningful metrics
Use safety metrics and trends to recommend and implement improvements
Identify and implement technology solutions, including artificial intelligence tools, for construction safety management
Monitor contractor and subcontractor compliance with regulations, standards, and company requirements
Manage EHS prequalification and requalification of design and construction contractors and subcontractors
Review project-specific safety plans and verify systems and resources for safe execution
Ensure contractor orientation and training, and train project engineers and managers on construction safety expectations
Coordinate with project supervisors and designated safety roles
Manage construction safety service-provider or project-supervisor contracts
Review and approve construction activity risk assessments and method statements, including STAs and JHAs
Facilitate safety performance reviews, field inspections, and audits
Track and address documented non-conformances
Prioritize the safety agenda based on schedules, project load, risk profile, and emerging conditions
Compile, analyze, and report safety statistics and performance information to management
Participate in incident investigations and support root cause analysis, corrective actions, and lessons learned
Escalate incidents according to the incident management SOP

Requirements

What you’ll need

Doctorate degree and 2 years of Environmental Health and Safety, Occupational Safety, Engineering, or a related EHS discipline experience; OR Master’s degree and 6 years of experience; OR Bachelor’s degree and 8 years of experience; OR Associate’s degree and 10 years of experience; OR High school diploma/GED and 12 years of experience
Minimum of 2 years of experience directly managing people and/or leadership experience leading teams, projects, programs, or directing allocation of resources
10 or more years of construction safety experience supporting large capital projects
Knowledge and application of safety regulations and construction technical standards, principles, and techniques
Ability to solve complex safety problems and develop practical, compliant solutions
Ability to work independently under minimal direction and determine an appropriate approach
Ability to travel approximately 50%, including regional, domestic, or international travel
Experience managing construction safety in the pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical industry
Experience supporting contractor safety governance across multiple capital projects, sites, or regions
Experience using technology and data analytics to strengthen construction safety performance
Professional safety certification such as CSP, CIH, or equivalent is preferred
Sponsorship for this role is not guaranteed

Benefits

Comp & perks

A comprehensive employee benefits package, including a Retirement and Savings Plan with generous company contributions
Group medical, dental and vision coverage
Life and disability insurance
Flexible spending accounts
Discretionary annual bonus program, or for field sales representatives, a sales-based incentive plan
Stock-based long-term incentives
Award-winning time-off plans
Flexible work models where possible
Career development opportunities
Financial plans with opportunities to save towards retirement or other goals
Work/life balance
Reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities