Senior Construction Safety Manager

Kiewit Corporation; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 115,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Retirement plans with matching

Generous paid time off

Job summary

MEC, Mass. Electric Construction Co., seeks a Safety Manager to lead and audit safety programs on a construction project.

You will develop and implement safety protocols, train teams, and ensure compliance with regulations while overseeing field operations to protect staff, craft workers, subcontractors, and consultants. The role requires coordinating with regulatory authorities, establishing KPIs, and leading investigations into incidents to prevent recurrence.

Qualifications

• Degree in a relevant field or equivalent construction safety experience.
• 5+ years of construction safety management experience.
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations and safety best practices.

Responsibilities

• Develop, review, update, and communicate the Site-Specific Safety Plan (SSSP) to project personnel and subcontractors.
• Ensure safety protocols align with regulatory requirements, industry best practices, and company standards.
• Collaborate daily with craft workers to foster buy-in and ownership of the safety program.
• Exercise Stop Work Authority to enforce policies and plans.
• Plan and prioritize field operations using leading indicators and upcoming work.

Skills

Safety management

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Organizational skills

Leadership

Education

Degree in relevant field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

MEC, Mass. Electric Construction Co., seeks a Safety Manager to lead and audit safety programs on a construction project.

You will develop and implement safety protocols, train teams, and ensure compliance with regulations while overseeing field operations to protect staff, craft workers, subcontractors, and consultants. The role requires coordinating with regulatory authorities, establishing KPIs, and leading investigations into incidents to prevent recurrence.