Safety Specialist - Central District (Entry-Level)

Kiewit; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 78,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

Kiewit is seeking a Safety Specialist to create, support, and audit our safety programs across projects. The role focuses on enforcing policies, coordinating with field teams, and maintaining OSHA/MSHA compliance while assisting in incident investigations and hazard inspections.

The position is entry level, located in the Central District, with responsibilities spanning daily field work, training, and safety documentation. Base compensation and benefits reflect our comprehensive safety culture.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a degree in Occupational Health and Safety or related field preferred.
• Knowledge of construction safety and OSHA requirements.
• Certification as Safety Professional or EMT preferred.
• Proficient with MS Word and Excel.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to work independently or in a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing, reviewing, updating, and communicating the Safety Plan (SSSP) for all personnel, including subs.
• Collaborate with craft daily to promote buy-in of the safety program and ownership of safety.
• Enforce Stop Work to ensure policy compliance and adherence to work plans.
• Plan with operations to address leading indicators and upcoming work.
• Support staff and craft in executing the SSSP and safety training.

Skills

Construction safety

Safety certification

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Time management

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Site access

Education

Pursuing degree in Occupational Health and Safety

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Position Overview

At Kiewit, one of our guiding principles on every projects and in every office is, “Nobody Gets Hurt” and we’re currently looking for a Safety Specialist who will create, support and audit our programs which reinforce our commitment to safety.

Requisition ID

Requisition ID: 181668

Job Level

Job Level: Entry Level

Home District/Group

Home District/Group: Central District

Department

Department: Safety

Market

Market: Transportation

Employment Type

Employment Type: Full Time

Responsibilities

• Assist in the development, review, updating, and communication of the SSSP to everyone including subcontractors
• Collaborate with the craft every day in the field to encourage buy-in of our safety program and to support craft ownership of the safety program
• Exercise Stop Work Responsibility to ensure adherence to company policies, regulations, work plans, work packs, and detailed work plans
• Plan, prioritize, and problem-solve with operations in the field every day based on leading indicator trends and upcoming work
• Encourage, support, inspire, and advise staff and craft employees to execute the SSSP
• Assist with maintaining project files in compliance with OSHA/MSHA regulations and in compliance with our policies including accident/injury files
• Assist with first aid and maintain relationships with emergency medical services and clinics
• Assist with incident investigations, and implementation of effective solution
• Complete a daily documented hazard inspection and assist operations, craft, and subcontractors with implementation of corrective actions
• Review work plans, work packs, and detailed work plans prior to the start of work
• Assist and provide safety training on policies, procedures, OSHA/MSHA, NCCER, SIMS, orientation, and client specific requirements

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Safety, or a related field of study is preferred
• Knowledge of construction safety, current Federal and OSHA requirements
• Certification as a Safety Professional or Emergency Medical Technician is preferred
• 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
• Ability to freely access all points of a construction site in wide-ranging climates and environment

Other Requirements

• 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.

District Overview

Kiewit's Central District operates in the Rocky Mountain, Midwest, and south-central regions of the United States. We build heavy civil and transportation projects, including highways, airports, mass transit systems, water and wastewater treatment, canals, dams and tunnels. With one of the largest equipment fleets in the region, we can mobilize to any location as a full-service construction team capable of self-performing mass grading, drainage, bridge construction, aggregate production, paving, rail and utility construction.

Location

Although headquartered in Denver, Colorado, Central District has projects that span anywhere from the Rockies to the Mississippi. A majority of our work is concentrated in Colorado, Tennessee, Nebraska, New Mexico, and Montana. In addition, we partner with many of our sister districts who have work in the surrounding states such as Texas, Kentucky, and Louisiana. Our projects are located in both large cities and small towns, so our people must be willing to go where the work is. Job assignment location will be determined closer to your start date. Must be able to travel and relocate as business requires.

Base Compensation

Base Compensation: $78,000/yr - 87,000/yr

(Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, skillset, and/or location)

This posting will be active from: 09/30/2026 -

Benefits

We offer our fulltime 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.