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Kiewit
Safety Manager - Electrical Construction
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What they do
A Safety Manager inspects work environments and procedures for health and safety concerns, and develops programs to reduce the risk of injury or illness. May specialize in a particular type of industry or in certain kind of safety and health risk, such as radiation, hazardous chemicals, or ergonomics. Works in offices, factories, or mines.
$78,886 / year median in Illinois
+12% projected growth
Job Description
Requisition ID:
- 179772
Job Level:
- Senior Level
Home District/Group:
- MEC Industrial District
Department:
- Safety
Market:
- Industrial
Employment Type:
- Full Time
- Position Overview
- At Kiewit, one of our core principles is "Nobody Gets Hurt," and we are currently seeking a Safety Manager to uphold this commitment.
- District Overview
- Mass.
- Location
- This initial location for this role will be Boise, ID or New York.
- Responsibilities
- Develop, review, update, and communicate the Site-Specific Safety Plan (SSSP) to all project personnel, including subcontractors.
- Ensure safety protocols align with regulatory requirements, industry best practices, and company standards.
- Collaborate daily with craft workers to encourage buy-in and ownership of the safety program.
- Exercise Stop Work Responsibility to ensure adherence to company policies, regulations, and work plans.
- Plan, prioritize, and problem-solve with field operations based on leading indicator trends and upcoming work.
- Encourage, support, inspire, and advise staff and craft employees to execute the SSSP.
- Complete daily documented hazard inspections and assist with corrective actions.
- Assist with first aid and maintain relationships with emergency services.
- Lead investigations into safety incidents, near misses, and accidents.
- Analyze root causes and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
- Ensure timely reporting of safety incidents per company policies and regulatory requirements.
- Stay informed about changes in safety regulations and standards.
- Coordinate with regulatory authorities during inspections and audits.
- Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure safety performance.
- Conduct regular assessments and audits to evaluate adherence to safety standards.
- Provide timely and accurate safety reports to project management and senior leadership.
- Qualifications
- Degree in relevant field or equivalent experience. 5+ years in construction safety management.
- Knowledge of construction safety, Federal, and OSHA standards. Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel. Strong organizational, communication, and detail-oriented skills. Strong work ethic.
- Independent and team player. Access all construction site areas in various climates.
- Fast-paced office; professional interaction with all management levels; manage diverse workloads and challenges.
- Follow safety protocols and instructions.
- Normal hours, with overtime and weekends as needed.
- Regularly sit, stand, walk, talk, listen; occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.
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.