Senior Construction Site Safety Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Retirement plan matching

Paid time off

Job summary

MEC is seeking a Safety Manager to uphold the principle “Nobody Gets Hurt.” You will develop, implement, and audit safety programs on a construction project, train personnel, and ensure compliance with regulations and company policies.

Lead field safety management, oversee subcontractors and craft employees, establish site safety plans, conduct hazard inspections, investigate incidents, and report KPIs to leadership.

Qualifications

• Degree in relevant field or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years in construction safety management.
• Knowledge of construction safety, Federal, and OSHA standards.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Strong organizational, communication, and detail-oriented skills.
• Independent and team player.
• Access all construction site areas in various climates.
• Fast-paced office; professional interaction with all management levels; manage diverse workloads and challenges.
• Follow safety protocols and instructions.
• Normal hours, with overtime and weekends as needed.
• Regularly sit, stand, walk, talk, listen; occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Develop, review, update, and communicate the Site-Specific Safety Plan (SSSP) to all project personnel, including subcontractors.
• Ensure safety protocols align with regulatory requirements, industry best practices, and company standards.
• Collaborate daily with craft workers to encourage buy-in and ownership of the safety program.
• Exercise Stop Work Responsibility to ensure adherence to company policies, regulations, and work plans.
• Plan, prioritize, and problem-solve with field operations based on leading indicator trends and upcoming work.
• Encourage, support, inspire, and advise staff and craft employees to execute the SSSP.
• Complete daily documented hazard inspections and assist with corrective actions.
• Assist with first aid and maintain relationships with emergency services.
• Lead investigations into safety incidents, near misses, and accidents.
• Analyze root causes and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Ensure timely reporting of safety incidents per company policies and regulatory requirements.
• Stay informed about changes in safety regulations and standards.
• Coordinate with regulatory authorities during inspections and audits.
• Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure safety performance.
• Conduct regular assessments and audits to evaluate adherence to safety standards.
• Provide timely and accurate safety reports to project management and senior leadership.

Skills

Safety management

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Organizational skills

MS Word

MS Excel

Team collaboration

Education

Degree in Safety/Construction or equivalent

Job description

MEC is seeking a Safety Manager to uphold the principle “Nobody Gets Hurt.” You will develop, implement, and audit safety programs on a construction project, train personnel, and ensure compliance with regulations and company policies.

Lead field safety management, oversee subcontractors and craft employees, establish site safety plans, conduct hazard inspections, investigate incidents, and report KPIs to leadership.