Kiewit Corporation

Safety Manager - Industrial Construction

Kiewit Corporation$90K — $120K *
Real Estate & Construction
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years in environmental health and safety management on industrial projects.
  • Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health and Safety or similar.
  • CSP certification preferred but not mandatory.
  • Proven ability to handle complex safety programs.
  • Familiarity with OSHA/MSHA regulations and safety hazard management.

Responsibilities

  • Set up and support safety programs for projects.
  • Conduct audits to review safety practices and employee knowledge.
  • Guide Project Safety employees in their responsibilities.
  • Lead district safety business planning efforts.
  • Mentor safety professionals and identify their development needs.
  • Foster collaboration with construction management teams.
  • Oversee incident management systems and investigations.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans for employees and dependents.
  • Voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs.
  • Life insurance and disability coverage.
  • Retirement plans with employer matching.
  • Generous paid time off policies.
Full Job Description
Requisition ID: 179490

Job Level: Senior Level

Home District/Group: Kiewit Industrial District

Department: Safety

Market: Industrial

Employment Type: Full Time

Position Overview

As a Safety Manager, you will manage our Health, Safety and Environmental programs at the project level, driving a safety-oriented approach to work. Must be a self-starter, highly motivated with the ability to work with minimal supervision. This position requires someone with the ability to quickly learn and understand various processes regarding our policies, procedures and software programs. #LI-FH1

Location

One of the many things that makes Kiewit's culture unique is that we go where the work is, which exposes your career to abundant opportunities. We relocate our teams based on the work that is available, combined with the development plans, skill sets and career goals of each team member. This means your Kiewit adventure is custom-designed to meet our shared needs. This position will be located on one of our project sites. Candidate must be open to traveling and relocating as needed.

Responsibilities

Program Management:
• Ensure projects are properly setup and supported to execute the safety program
• Conduct project site audits to review records, permits, field conditions, safe work practices, and assess employee knowledge of safety policies and procedures.
• Ensure Project Safety employee is completing all their responsibilities
• Ensure corporate programs and standards are executed
• Lead safety business plan efforts for district
• Prepare reports and game plan for every month DOR
• Promote and own the safety program
• Provide feedback for how we can improve as an organization - ways we can simplify and become more efficient/effective
Project Visits:
• Proactively go to projects to assess and work with the teams to improve
• Majority of time should be spent on the projects
Safety Talent Development:
• Mentor and identify development needs for Project Safety employees
• Participate in interviewing and hiring safety professionals
Build Relationships:
• Collaborate and communicate frequently with Construction Management teams.
• Collaborate with safety professionals across the organization
Manage Incidents:
• Accountable for incident management system data
• Ensure projects are set up for effective treatment management
Investigation Management:
• Ensure proper root cause is identified and shared
• Follow any corporate, group or district protocols for incidents

Qualifications
• At least Ten (10) years' experience managing construction projects in an environmental health and safety related area specifically on industrial related projects.
• Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Health and Safety, or a safety related discipline.
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) certification preferred but not required.
• Demonstrated ability to manage all aspects of a safety program on projects of increasing complexity.
• Knowledge of Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA)/OSHA regulations and hazard recognition, record keeping and injury management skills.
• CPR/First Aid, Emergency Medical Technician (EMTA) certification and OSHA/MSHA instructor certifications are preferred.

Other Requirements:
  • Regular, reliable attendance
  • Work productively and meet deadlines timely
  • Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment.
  • Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
  • Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.
  • May work at various different locations and conditions may vary.


We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that's among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.

About Kiewit Corporation

Kiewit Corporation is an employee-owned Fortune 500 contractor based in Omaha, Nebraska. Privately held, it is one of the largest contractors in the world. Recent projects have included several bridge retrofittings in the San Francisco Bay Area, Interstate H-3 project in Hawaii, and building the world's largest geodesic dome at Henry Doorly Zoo in Omaha. Along with significant mining and off-shore operations, the company also contracts small grading (dirt moving) projects for residential or commercial development.

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