Safety Manager - Infrastructure Construction

Kiewit•Portsmouth, NH

15d•$130,000 - $146,000•Onsite

About The Position

Kiewit is seeking a Safety Manager for a large heavy civil infrastructure construction project in the Portsmouth, New Hampshire area. The role supports implementation of the Site-Specific Safety Plan (SSSP) in the field and reports to the Project Safety Manager. The Safety Manager assists with applying contract and client safety expectations, Kiewit’s Corporate Safety Manual and Corporate Crane Procedures Manual, District Standards, and applicable laws. The role verifies that work is being performed as planned, works with operations and craft employees to solve problems, assists with corrective measures, and provides resources to maintain solutions. Kiewit’s Eastern District delivers heavy civil construction projects across the Northeast, including bridge, transit, foundation, tunnel, water and wastewater, and energy and power work. The district specializes in areas such as cast-in-place concrete, structural steel erection, earthwork, pile driving, and caissons.

Requirements

At least 5 years of continuous work experience supporting construction safety, or a nationally accredited SOH certification plus 4 years of work experience.
Experience working on heavy civil infrastructure construction projects.
OSHA 30 certification.
Knowledge of construction safety and current federal and OSHA requirements.
Working knowledge of computers and experience with Microsoft Word and Excel.
Strong organizational and time-management skills.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Attention to detail and ability to recognize discrepancies.
Strong work ethic and willingness to do what it takes to get the job done.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Ability to access all points of a construction site in varied climates and environments.
Regular, reliable attendance; ability to work productively and meet deadlines.
Ability to communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others, individually or in a team environment.
Ability to work safely and effectively, and understand and follow oral and written instructions, warning signs, equipment-use instructions, and other policies.
Ability to work during normal operating hours and to work overtime and weekends as required.
Ability to work at different locations and in varying conditions.

Nice To Haves

Degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Safety, Construction, or a related field.

Responsibilities

Assist in developing, reviewing, updating, and communicating the SSSP to employees and subcontractors.
Collaborate with craft employees in the field to encourage buy-in and ownership of the safety program.
Exercise Stop Work Responsibility to ensure adherence to company policies, regulations, work plans, work packs, and detailed 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 in executing the SSSP.
Assist with maintaining project files in compliance with OSHA/MSHA regulations and company policies, including accident and injury files.
Assist with first aid and maintain relationships with emergency medical services and clinics.
Assist with incident investigations and implementation of effective solutions.
Complete daily documented hazard inspections and help operations, craft employees, and subcontractors implement corrective actions.
Review work plans, work packs, and detailed work plans before work starts.
Assist with and provide safety training on policies, procedures, OSHA/MSHA, NCCER, SIMS, orientation, and client-specific requirements.