Traveling Safety Manager – Construction & Compliance

Kiewit Corporation; Lenexa (KS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Kiewit Corporation seeks a Safety Manager to lead environmental health and safety programs across North American projects. The role involves auditing safety processes, coaching field teams, and developing training materials to ensure a safety-first culture.

This position requires extensive travel, with home base location flexible. Ideal candidates will have OSHA knowledge and a track record managing safety for highway construction projects.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience managing construction projects, specifically highway construction.
• Demonstrated ability to manage all aspects of a safety program on projects of increasing complexity.
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations, hazard recognition, record keeping and injury management.

Responsibilities

• Managing the company environmental health and safety programs at the project level, driving a safety-oriented approach to work.
• Compiling, analyzing, and interpreting occupational illness and accident statistics at the project level; recommending safety features to reduce exposure to hazards.
• Routinely inspecting facilities, machinery, and safety equipment to identify and correct hazards and ensure compliance with safety regulations.
• Monitoring the workforce for unsafe behaviors and coaching employees on correct behaviors.
• Developing EHS training materials (manuals, brochures, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Developing a paperwork system to track training records and safety initiatives.
• Interpreting safety regulations for the project.
• Coordinating and presenting safety training to support client requirements including new hire orientation, fall protection, confined space, lockout/tagout.
• Interfacing with OSHA/OSHA inspectors during site visits.

Education

Degree in Occupational Health and Safety or related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Kiewit Corporation seeks a Safety Manager to lead environmental health and safety programs across North American projects. The role involves auditing safety processes, coaching field teams, and developing training materials to ensure a safety-first culture.

This position requires extensive travel, with home base location flexible. Ideal candidates will have OSHA knowledge and a track record managing safety for highway construction projects.