Sr Safety Specialist - Electrical Construction

Requisition : 181123

Job Level: Senior Level

Home District/Group: MEC Industrial District

Department: Safety

Market: Industrial

Employment Type: Full Time

At Kiewit, one of our core principles is “Nobody Gets Hurt,” and we are currently seeking a Safety Manager to uphold this commitment. The Safety Manager will create, support, and audit safety programs. This role involves developing and implementing safety protocols, conducting training sessions, and ensuring compliance with regulations and company policies. The Safety Manager will oversee safety management and field operations to ensure the well‑being of staff, craft employees, subcontractors, and consultants on construction projects.

Mass. Electric Construction Co. (MEC) is a subsidiary of the Kiewit Corporation. Since its founding in 1928 in Boston, Massachusetts, MEC pursues electrical projects that require advanced technical and logistical skill. The company seeks to compete and win projects in the growing industrial market, primarily self‑performing its work and looking for people committed to the industrial construction industry.

This role will initially be located in Boise,  New York. Kiewit relocates teams to where the work is, offering career opportunities tailored to each team member’s development plans, skill sets, and goals.

• 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.

• Degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience; 5+ years in construction safety management.
• Knowledge of construction safety, Federal, and OSHA standards; proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Strong organizational, communication, and detail‑oriented skills; strong work ethic.
• Independent and team player; able to access all construction site areas in various climates.
• Capable of handling a fast‑paced office environment and professional interaction with all management levels.
• Familiar with safety protocols and instructions.
• Willingness to work normal hours, with overtime and weekends as needed.
• Regularly sit, stand, walk, talk, listen; occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.

• 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.

$115,000/yr – $120,000/yr (Actual compensation is subject to variation due to factors such as education, experience, skill set, and/or location).

Full‑time staff employees receive a comprehensive benefits package, 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.