Senior Manager, Safety Strategy

Walmart, Inc.

$90K — $180K *
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Construction Management, Engineering, or related field
  • 5+ years of significant experience in construction safety management
  • Certifications such as CSP, CHST, OSHA 500/30 preferred
  • Strong knowledge of OSHA standards (1926 and 1910) and related safety regulations
  • Proven ability to manage multiple projects and timelines effectively

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement enterprise construction safety programs aligned with OSHA standards
  • Oversee regulatory compliance in active retail environments
  • Design compliance monitoring and auditing programs
  • Analyze safety trends and adjust programs based on effectiveness
  • Collaborate with Legal and Compliance on risk management strategies
  • Select and manage third-party safety consultants
  • Support safety training and reinforce safety awareness on project sites

Benefits

  • Medical, vision, and dental coverage
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Paid time off including sick leave and parental leave
  • Company-paid life insurance and short/long-term disability
  • Live Better U education program covering tuition and related fees
Full Job Description
Position Summary...
This role shapes safety strategy and risk management across one of the largest retail construction portfolios in the country.

We are seeking two experienced Senior Construction Safety Managers to lead the design and execution of enterprise construction safety programs across a large U.S. retail portfolio. This role sets strategy, ensures regulatory compliance, reduces risk, and strengthens a culture of safety-often within active retail environments.

You will establish standards, procedures, training, and monitoring frameworks in partnership with Construction, Compliance, and Legal teams. While field teams execute day-to-day safety practices, this role owns the corporate programs that drive consistent and effective implementation.

Regular travel is required.

What you'll do...
Build and Lead Safety Programs
  • Develop, implement, and maintain enterprise construction safety programs aligned with OSHA and industry standards
  • Establish scalable policies, procedures, and guidance for diverse project types
  • Adapt safety protocols to address site-specific risks and operational complexities


Ensure Regulatory Compliance
  • Provide oversight for construction in active retail environments, aligning OSHA 1926 and 1910 requirements
  • Monitor and incorporate federal, state, and local regulatory changes into program standards


Drive Monitoring, Auditing, and Reporting
  • Design and manage a compliance monitoring program using internal and third-party resources
  • Oversee audits and inspections, ensuring documentation, corrective actions, and follow-through
  • Analyze trends, measure program effectiveness, and adjust standards accordingly
  • Deliver clear, executive-ready reporting on performance and risk indicators


Partner to Mitigate Risk
  • Collaborate with Legal, Compliance, and business partners on risk management strategies and contract considerations
  • Serve as a liaison across field teams, leadership, and external partners to align on safety expectations


Manage Third-Party Consultants
  • Select and oversee safety consultants supporting program development and site inspections
  • Manage scope, contracts, budgets, and deliverables to ensure quality outcomes
  • Integrate consultant insights into enterprise safety strategy and continuous improvement

Enable Training and Field Engagement
  • Support safety training, onboarding, and site-specific education
  • Reinforce safety awareness through meetings, investigations, and site engagement
  • Act as a trusted resource for field teams on safety practices and guidance


Travel to Project Sites
  • Visit sites regularly to assess program execution and support field teams
  • Build strong partnerships to ensure practical, consistent application of safety standards


What You'll Bring

Education & Experience
  • Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Construction Management, Engineering, or related field
  • Significant experience in construction safety management
  • Preferred certifications: CSP, CHST, OSHA 500/30


Safety & Regulatory Expertise
  • Strong knowledge of OSHA (1926 and 1910) and applicable safety standards (e.g., NFPA 70E)
  • Experience developing site-specific safety programs and risk mitigation strategies
  • Experience with enterprise-level monitoring programs preferred


Program & Project Leadership
  • Proven ability to manage multiple initiatives, timelines, and priorities
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail


Consultant & Stakeholder Management
  • Experience managing third-party consultants and integrating recommendations into operations
  • Effective communication and relationship-building skills across all levels


Analytical & Leadership Mindset
  • Ability to interpret data, identify risks, and drive continuous improvement
  • Collaborative, influential leader in fast-paced environments


Travel
  • Willingness to travel regularly to project sites


At Walmart, we offer competitive pay as well as performance-based bonus awards and other great benefits for a happier mind, body, and wallet. Health benefits include medical, vision and dental coverage. Financial benefits include 401(k), stock purchase and company-paid life insurance. Paid time off benefits include PTO (including sick leave), parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting. Other benefits include short-term and long-term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and more.

You will also receive PTO and/or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes. The amount you receive depends on your job classification and length of employment. It will meet or exceed the requirements of paid sick leave laws, where applicable.

For information about PTO, see https://one.walmart.com/notices.

Live Better U is a Walmart-paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates in Walmart and Sam's Club facilities. Programs range from high school completion to bachelor's degrees, including English Language Learning and short-form certificates. Tuition, books, and fees are completely paid for by Walmart.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to a specific plan or program terms.

For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart.

The annual salary range for this position is $90,000.00 - $180,000.00

Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses.

Additional compensation for certain positions may also include :

- Stock








Minimum Qualifications...

Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications.

Option 1: Bachelor's degree in business, human resources, or related area and 3 years' experience in project management, compliance, operations management, or related area.
Option 2: 5 years' experience in project management, compliance, operations management, or related area.
2 years' experience managing budgets, profit-and-loss statements, or relate financial processes.
3 years' experience using intermediate functionality of Microsoft Office

Preferred Qualifications...

Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications.

Master's degree in Business Administration or related area.

Primary Location...

802 Respect Dr, Bentonville, AR 72716, United States of America

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