Field Safety Specialist I – Construction (Travel Required)

Kiewit; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Kiewit is seeking a Safety Specialist I to develop, support, and audit our safety programs on project sites. You will report to the Project Safety Manager and help implement the Site Specific Safety Plan in the field, ensuring adherence to contract safety expectations and company procedures.

Travel and relocation are required as needed. The role emphasizes collaboration with operations and craft, incident investigations, and daily hazard inspections to drive continuous safety improvements.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of construction safety experience.
• Ability to travel and relocate.
• OSHA 30 certification.
• Degree in Occupational Health and Safety or related field preferred.
• Knowledge of construction safety and OSHA requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing, reviewing, updating, and communicating the Site Specific Safety Plan (SSSP).
• Collaborate daily with craft to promote safety program buy-in and ownership.
• Exercise Stop Work Responsibility to enforce policies and plans.
• Plan, prioritize, and problem-solve with operations based on leading indicators.
• Provide safety training on policies, OSHA/MSHA, NCCER, SIMS, orientation, and client requirements.
• Maintain project files in compliance with OSHA/MSHA and policies.

Skills

Construction safety experience

First Aid CPR

Travel willingness

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Independent & team player

OSHA/MSHA knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health and Safety or related field

OSHA 30

Safety certification or EMT

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Kiewit is seeking a Safety Specialist I to develop, support, and audit our safety programs on project sites. You will report to the Project Safety Manager and help implement the Site Specific Safety Plan in the field, ensuring adherence to contract safety expectations and company procedures.

Travel and relocation are required as needed. The role emphasizes collaboration with operations and craft, incident investigations, and daily hazard inspections to drive continuous safety improvements.