Construction Site Safety Leader

Kiewit; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision plans

Wellness program

Employee assistance program

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement plan with matching

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Mass. Electric Construction Co. (MEC) seeks a Safety Manager to develop, implement, and audit safety programs for field operations on a construction project.

You will create and enforce the Site-Specific Safety Plan, conduct training, and ensure regulatory compliance across crews and subcontractors. Role requires collaboration with craft workers, investigations of incidents, and reporting to leadership. Initial locations include Point Pleasant, WV or the New York area, with standard hours and

Qualifications

• Degree in relevant field or equivalent experience. 0-2 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.

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.

Skills

Safety management

Regulatory compliance

Incident investigation

Communication

Leadership

Documentation

Education

Relevant degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Mass. Electric Construction Co. (MEC) seeks a Safety Manager to develop, implement, and audit safety programs for field operations on a construction project.

You will create and enforce the Site-Specific Safety Plan, conduct training, and ensure regulatory compliance across crews and subcontractors. Role requires collaboration with craft workers, investigations of incidents, and reporting to leadership. Initial locations include Point Pleasant, WV or the New York area, with standard hours and