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Safety Manager - Tunnelling Construction

Kiewit Corporation (Peter Kiewit Sons')

Cleveland, OH · Posted October 22, 2026

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About the job

Requisition ID: 180606

Job Level: Mid Level

Home District/Group: Weeks Marine - McNally

Department: Safety

Market: Water/Wastewater

Employment Type: Full Time

Position Overview

As a Safety Manager, your primary responsibilities centers on the successful implementation and support of the Site-Specific Safety Plan in the field. Must be a self-starter, highly motivated with the ability to work with minimal supervision. This position requires someone with the ability to quickly learn and understand various processes regarding our policies, procedures and software programs.

District Overview

McNally International is a privately owned heavy construction company that specializes in tunnel and marine construction. McNally is recognized as Canada's leading Tunnel Contractor, with experience building tunnels with a wide range of tunneling methods, for end uses including utilities (water, sewer, steam, power transmission,) and transportation (subways, traffic pedestrian walkways). On the water, we boast one of the best-equipped construction fleets in Eastern Canada; able to successfully handle a wide variety of marine construction jobs effectively and efficiently.

Location

This role will start on a project in Cleveland, OH.

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. Following the initial assignment, candidate must be willing to travel and relocate across North America.

Responsibilities

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 applicable regulations

Assist with first aid and maintain relationships with emergency medical services and clinicsAssist with incident investigations, and implementation of effective solutions

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, and client specific requirements

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Qualifications

The ability to travel and relocate as required

Degree or diploma in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Safety, or a related field of study is preferred

8+ years of safety experience in construction, preferably in the heavy civil underground projects

Knowledge of Federal and OSHA requirements is an asset

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 #LI-G

Other Requirements:

Regular, reliable attendance

Strong work ethic; good interpersonal and organizational skills

Work productively and meet deadlines

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.

Professional certification in safety management (e.g., CSP, CHST, EM385) preferred.

CPR/First Aid, Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification and OSHA/MSHA instructor certifications are preferred. #LI-GH

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: USD $110,000 - 140,000

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

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.