Safety Specialist - Kiewit Building Group (Entry-level) 1

Kiewit; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 77,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Kiewit is seeking a Safety Specialist to create, support, and audit safety programs across projects. The role emphasizes collaboration with on-site teams to ensure safety practices align with OSHA/MSHA requirements, with a focus on continuous improvement and incident investigation.

The position involves daily field work, hazard inspections, and training on safety policies, while supporting emergency services coordination and ensuring compliance with client requirements.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in Occupational Health and Safety or related field preferred.
• Knowledge of construction safety and current OSHA requirements.
• Certification as Safety Professional or EMT preferred.
• Proficient with MS Word and Excel; strong computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in development, review, updating, and communication of the SSSP to all stakeholders, including subcontractors.
• Collaborate with craft daily to encourage buy-in of safety programs and ownership.
• Exercise Stop Work Responsibility to ensure adherence to policies and plans.
• Plan and prioritize with operations based on leading indicator trends and upcoming work.
• Assist with incident investigations and implementation of corrective actions.
• Maintain project files in OSHA/MSHA compliance and manage accident/injury records.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Independent work

Construction site safety awareness

Education

Pursuing degree in Occupational Health and Safety

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

Job description

Position Overview

At Kiewit, one of our guiding principles on every project 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.

District Overview

Kiewit Building Group specializes in constructing office buildings, industrial complexes, education and sports facilities, hotels, hospitals, transportation terminals, science and technology facilities, manufacturing, retail and special-use facilities and extensive interior construction with tenant improvements. Its capabilities include general construction, construction management, design-build, design-assist and turn-key project development. Kiewit also provides fast, accurate preconstruction project management services. During the past 10 years, Kiewit has performed construction services for more than 1,100 vertical construction projects, totaling $7.5 billion in revenue.

Location

One of the many things that makes Kiewit's culture unique is that we go where the work is, which exposes your career to abundant opportunities. We relocate our teams based on the work that is available, combined with the development plans, skill sets and career goals of each team member. This means your adventure is custom-designed to meet our shared needs.

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 common names for this role:

Project Safety Coordinator, Onsite Safety Coordinator, Field Safety Coordinator, "Environmental, Health & Safety Coordinator", EH&S Coordinator

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

Base Compensation: $76,960/yr - $85,020/yr

This posting will be active from: 09/07/2026 - 10/31/2026

We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that is 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.