Safety Manager - KIEWIT INFRASTRUCTURE : Job Details

** Safety Manager**

Location: New York, NY, US

**Requisition ID: ******125311********

**Job Level: ******Senior Level********

**Department: ******Safety********

**Market: ******Transportation********

**Employment Type: ******Full Time********

****Position Overview****

****District Overview****

Kiewits Eastern District specializes in challenging heavy civil construction projects throughout the Northeast, including the metropolitan areas of New York, Chicago, Boston, and Washington DC. We are leaders in bridge, transit, foundation, tunnel, and water/wastewater construction while specializing in cast-in-place concrete, structural steel erection, earthwork, pile driving, and caissons. Kiewits Eastern District also has a large amount of work in the energy/power sector in various northeast locations. With our experienced and dedicated employees, extensive resources and in-depth market knowledge, the Eastern District can handle projects of any size.

****Location****

New York City, NY

****Responsibilities****

As a Safety Manager your responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Managing the company environmental health and safety programs at the project level, driving a safety-oriented approach to work.

Compiling, analyzing, and interpreting occupational illness and accident statistical data at the project level; recommending process and product safety features that will reduce employee exposure to chemical, physical, and biological work hazards.

Routinely inspecting the facilities, machinery, and safety equipment in order to identify and correct potential hazards, and to ensure safety regulation compliance.

Routinely monitoring the workforce for unsafe behaviors and coach employees on the correct behaviors when observed

Developing environmental health and safety training materials to include manuals, brochures, PowerPoint presentations etc.

Developing a paperwork management system to track training records to track all safety training initiatives conducted personally or by outside consultants/vendors.

Interpreting safety regulations for the project.

Coordinating and presenting safety training to support client requirements including new hire orientation, fall protection, confined space, lockout/tagout and repertory.

Interfacing with Occupational Safety and Health (OSHA) (Provincial or federal) officials/inspectors in the event or a site visit.

****Qualifications****

Degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Safety, or a related field of study

10 years of experience managing construction projects in an environmental health and safety related area

Must have experience on at least 1 bridge construction project working directly for a GC

Demonstrated ability to manage all aspects of a safety program on projects of increasing complexity

Knowledge of OSHA regulations and hazard recognition, record keeping and injury management skills

Working knowledge of computers and experience with Microsoft Word and Excel

Strong organizational and time management skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Good attention to detail, with the ability to recognize discrepancies

Strong work ethic - Willing to do what it takes to get the job done

The ability to work independently as well as part of a team

Able to interact professionally with all levels of management while simultaneously manage a diversified workload and challenging situations efficiently and effectively

CPR/First Aid, Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification and OSHA/MSHA instructor certifications are preferred

Ability to freely access all points of a construction site in wide-ranging climates and environment

Regularly sit, stand, walk and talk and listen; occasionally lift and move up objects up to 30 pounds

****Working Conditions****

Fast-paced office environment;

Must be able to interact professionally with all levels of management while simultaneously manage a diversified workload and challenging situations efficiently and effectively.

Regularly sit, stand, walk and talk and listen

Occasionally lift and move objects up to 30 pounds.

**Additional Requirements:**

* Absent an approved exemption, due to federal, state, local, provincial and/or client-requirements, **this position may require an individual to be fully vaccinated by an FDA-approved or authorized COVID-19 vaccine or undergo weekly testing** upon hire and as a condition of continued employment.

*We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.*

Theres no limit to what youll work on at Kiewit. With contracts in different markets and geographic areas, youll tackle new challenges all the time. Whether youre building a facility that can turn water into power or engineering safer infrastructure networks, youre bound to push the limits of innovation in new and exciting ways.

With Kiewit, youll have the potential to work on a variety of projects in seven major markets. From railroads to tunnels, renewable energy to biofuels, youll be part of a mission thats bigger than you can imagine.

Here, youll team up with market experts and gain cross-functional experience all while helping people across the globe live better.

We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package thats 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.