Safety Specialist Jobs at Kiewit with Visa Sponsorship
Safety Specialist jobs at Kiewit span large-scale energy construction projects, from power generation to oil and gas infrastructure. Kiewit has a track record of sponsoring international professionals in safety functions, making it a realistic target if you hold the right credentials and are ready to navigate the sponsorship process.
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Get Access To All JobsRequisition ID: 181968
Job Level: Senior Level
Home District/Group: Southeast District
Department: Safety
Market: Transportation
Employment Type: Full Time
Position Overview
As a Safety Manager, you will manage our Health, Safety and Environmental programs at the project level, driving a safety-oriented approach to work. 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
Kiewit's Southeast District specializes in heavy civil, transportation and water resource markets, and has played a significant role in building infrastructure throughout the fast-growing southeastern United States. Since the 1970s, we have built projects from Maryland to Florida and west to Louisiana. Our operations include highways, airports, mass transit, tunnels, water and wastewater facilities, dams and infrastructure work.
Location
Primary locations for the Southeast district vary. This position will focus on a Florida location or the U.S. Virgin Islands.
Responsibilities
- Communicate between Kiewit and client management regarding safety matters
- Develop complete understanding of contract plans and specifications
- Responsible for overseeing incident investigations reporting and follow through with corrective actions
- Manage multiple complex oil and gas projects
- Work closely with the facility safety manager to develop and implement leading indicator action plans
- Manage and lead a team of 3-7 safety coordinators and techs
- Interact with demanding clients and maintain positive relationships with the client team
- Routinely inspect the facilities, machinery, and safety equipment in order to identify and correct potential hazards, and to ensure safety regulation compliance
- Routinely monitor the workforce for unsafe behaviors and coach employees on the correct behaviors when observed
- Write, organize and implement the jobsite safety plans
- Perform daily reviews and inspection of the jobsite to assure compliance with federal, provincial, client and Kiewit policies
- Coordinate and present safety training to support KOS and client requirements, including planning, documentation, and presentation
- Attend the weekly general safety meeting, weekly supervisor safety meeting, and daily Tool Box meetings, as required
- Coordinate with home office Safety Department on overall program, project training needs, injury management, citation management, OH&S reporting requirements, and other application matters
Qualifications
- 8-10+ years' experience managing large construction projects
- Demonstrated ability to manage all aspects of a safety program on projects of increasing complexity
- Knowledge of construction safety, current local and federal regulations, hazard recognition, record keeping and injury management skills
- Ability to carry out duties in varying environments including wide ranging weather conditions and terrain
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
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.
Requisition ID: 181968
Job Level: Senior Level
Home District/Group: Southeast District
Department: Safety
Market: Transportation
Employment Type: Full Time
Position Overview
As a Safety Manager, you will manage our Health, Safety and Environmental programs at the project level, driving a safety-oriented approach to work. 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
Kiewit's Southeast District specializes in heavy civil, transportation and water resource markets, and has played a significant role in building infrastructure throughout the fast-growing southeastern United States. Since the 1970s, we have built projects from Maryland to Florida and west to Louisiana. Our operations include highways, airports, mass transit, tunnels, water and wastewater facilities, dams and infrastructure work.
Location
Primary locations for the Southeast district vary. This position will focus on a Florida location or the U.S. Virgin Islands.
Responsibilities
- Communicate between Kiewit and client management regarding safety matters
- Develop complete understanding of contract plans and specifications
- Responsible for overseeing incident investigations reporting and follow through with corrective actions
- Manage multiple complex oil and gas projects
- Work closely with the facility safety manager to develop and implement leading indicator action plans
- Manage and lead a team of 3-7 safety coordinators and techs
- Interact with demanding clients and maintain positive relationships with the client team
- Routinely inspect the facilities, machinery, and safety equipment in order to identify and correct potential hazards, and to ensure safety regulation compliance
- Routinely monitor the workforce for unsafe behaviors and coach employees on the correct behaviors when observed
- Write, organize and implement the jobsite safety plans
- Perform daily reviews and inspection of the jobsite to assure compliance with federal, provincial, client and Kiewit policies
- Coordinate and present safety training to support KOS and client requirements, including planning, documentation, and presentation
- Attend the weekly general safety meeting, weekly supervisor safety meeting, and daily Tool Box meetings, as required
- Coordinate with home office Safety Department on overall program, project training needs, injury management, citation management, OH&S reporting requirements, and other application matters
Qualifications
- 8-10+ years' experience managing large construction projects
- Demonstrated ability to manage all aspects of a safety program on projects of increasing complexity
- Knowledge of construction safety, current local and federal regulations, hazard recognition, record keeping and injury management skills
- Ability to carry out duties in varying environments including wide ranging weather conditions and terrain
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
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.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Safety Specialist Jobs at Kiewit
Align Your Credentials With OSHA Requirements
Kiewit's energy projects require site safety professionals who meet OSHA 30-hour construction standards at minimum. Having a CSP, ASP, or CHST certification strengthens your profile and signals you can step onto a job site without a compliance gap.
Target Kiewit's Energy Division Openings Directly
Kiewit posts Safety Specialist roles by business unit, so filter for their power and energy divisions specifically. These projects run on longer timelines, which makes them more amenable to sponsorship because the hiring horizon justifies the investment.
Understand How TN Status Fits Safety Roles
If you're Canadian or Mexican, a TN visa can cover Safety Specialist work when the role aligns with a qualifying occupational category. Confirm the job description maps to an accepted classification before your offer is finalized, since TN processing happens at the border.
Ask About LCA Timelines Before Accepting an Offer
Kiewit must file a Labor Condition Application with the DOL before submitting your H-1B petition to USCIS. Ask your recruiter where this sits in their standard onboarding timeline so your start date accounts for the full filing window.
Use Migrate Mate to Find Open Safety Roles
Searching broadly misses roles that explicitly support sponsorship. Use Migrate Mate to filter Safety Specialist openings at Kiewit by visa type, so you're applying to positions where sponsorship is already confirmed rather than negotiating it from scratch.
Document Field Experience on Energy Job Sites
Kiewit evaluates Safety Specialists on hands-on site experience, not just credentials. When preparing your resume and interview materials, quantify your exposure to high-hazard environments like electrical generation, pipeline construction, or heavy industrial settings.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Kiewit sponsor H-1B visas for Safety Specialists?
Yes, Kiewit sponsors H-1B visas for Safety Specialist roles. The process requires Kiewit to first file a Labor Condition Application with the DOL, then submit an H-1B petition to USCIS on your behalf. Because H-1B cap-subject petitions are subject to an annual lottery, timing your application cycle and confirming your role qualifies as a specialty occupation are both critical steps before accepting an offer.
How do I apply for Safety Specialist jobs at Kiewit?
Applications go through Kiewit's careers portal, where roles are listed by business unit and project type. Focus on openings within their power and energy divisions if you're targeting long-term project assignments. Migrate Mate also lists open Safety Specialist positions at Kiewit filtered by visa sponsorship eligibility, which saves time if you need to confirm sponsorship support upfront before applying.
Which visa types are commonly used for Safety Specialist roles at Kiewit?
H-1B is the most common pathway for long-term employment, but Kiewit also supports F-1 OPT and CPT for recent graduates and TN visa status for Canadian and Mexican nationals whose role maps to a qualifying occupational category. EB-2 and EB-3 Green Card sponsorship is available for candidates moving toward permanent residence after establishing themselves in the role.
What qualifications does Kiewit expect for Safety Specialist roles?
Kiewit typically looks for a degree in occupational health and safety, environmental health, or a related field, combined with hands-on experience on construction or industrial job sites. OSHA 30-hour certification is a baseline expectation. Professional credentials like CSP or CHST are competitive differentiators, particularly for roles supporting high-hazard energy infrastructure projects.
How do I plan my timeline if Kiewit is filing an H-1B for me?
USCIS opens the H-1B registration window each March for a lottery draw. If selected, petitions are filed with an October 1 start date. Factor in two to four weeks for DOL LCA certification before the petition can be submitted. If you're on F-1 OPT when hired, confirm your OPT expiration date and whether a STEM extension or cap-gap period will bridge the gap to your H-1B start date.