Safety Manager-Kiewit Water Facilities South

Kiewit; Texas; On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Top-tier medical, dental, and vision plans

Paid time off

Job summary

Kiewit is seeking a Safety Manager for its Water Facilities South division. This role involves managing Health, Safety, and Environmental programs at the project level. You will oversee safety matters, inspect facilities, and ensure compliance with safety regulations. Candidates should have a strong background in managing safety programs for construction projects and the ability to work in varying environments.

Benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, life insurance, disability, and generous paid time off.

Qualifications

• 8-10+ years' experience managing large construction projects.
• Demonstrated ability to manage all aspects of a safety program.
• Knowledge of current local and federal regulations.

Responsibilities

• Manage Health, Safety and Environmental programs.
• Oversee incident investigations and corrective actions.
• Interact with clients and maintain positive relationships.

Skills

Project management

Construction safety knowledge

Hazard recognition

Injury management

Job description

Safety Manager-Kiewit Water Facilities South

Location: Westlake, TX, US

Position Overview

As a Safety Manager, you will manage our Health, Safety and Environmental programs at the project level, driving a safety-oriented approach to work. Must be a self-starter, highly motivated with the ability to work with minimal supervision. This position requires someone with the ability to quickly learn and understand various processes regarding our policies, procedures and software programs.

District Overview

Kiewit Water Facilities South specializes in constructing water treatment facilities, wastewater treatment facilities, and desalination plants across North America. Because our people receive continuous and extensive training, hands‑on experience, and challenging responsibilities from day one, they quickly develop the expertise that has earned our district its reputation as the premier contractor in the southeast United States.

Location

Westlake, TX, but must be a traveling position.

Responsibilities

• Communicate between Kiewit and client management regarding safety matters.
• Develop complete understanding of contract plans and specifications.
• Responsible for overseeing incident investigations reporting and follow through with corrective actions.
• Manage multiple complex oil and gas projects.
• Work closely with the facility safety manager to develop and implement leading indicator action plans.
• Manage and lead a team of 3-7 safety coordinators and techs.
• Interact with demanding clients and maintain positive relationships with the client team.
• Routinely inspect the facilities, machinery, and safety equipment to identify and correct potential hazards, and to ensure safety regulation compliance.
• Routinely monitor the workforce for unsafe behaviors and coach employees on the correct behaviors when observed.
• Write, organize and implement the jobsite safety plans.
• Perform daily reviews and inspection of the jobsite to assure compliance with federal, provincial, client and Kiewit policies.
• Coordinate and present safety training to support KOS and client requirements, including planning, documentation, and presentation.
• Attend the weekly general safety meeting, weekly supervisor safety meeting, and daily Tool Box meetings, as required.
• Coordinate with home office Safety Department on overall program, project training needs, injury management, citation management, OH&S reporting requirements, and other application matters.

Qualifications

• 8-10+ years' experience managing large construction projects.
• Demonstrated ability to manage all aspects of a safety program on projects of increasing complexity.
• Knowledge of construction safety, current local and federal regulations, hazard recognition, record keeping and injury management skills.
• Ability to carry out duties in varying environments including wide ranging weather conditions and terrain.

Other Requirements

• 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.
• May work at various different locations and conditions may vary.

We offer our full‑time staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.