Safety Manager Visa Sponsorship Jobs in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania's safety manager roles span heavy industry in Pittsburgh, manufacturing corridors along the I-78 belt, and major healthcare systems in Philadelphia. Large employers including U.S. Steel, Hershey Company, and UPMC have histories of sponsoring skilled professionals. International candidates with occupational health credentials and EHS certifications are competitive in this market.
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Get Access To All JobsRequisition ID: 180442
Job Level: Senior Level
Home District/Group: Eastern District
Department: Safety
Market: Transportation
Employment Type: Full Time
Position Overview
As a Senior Safety Manager, you will manage our Health, Safety and Environmental programs on our mega projects, 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 Eastern District specializes in challenging heavy civil construction projects throughout the Northeast, including the metropolitan areas of New York, Chicago, Boston, and Washington DC. We are leaders in bridge, transit, foundation, tunnel, and water/wastewater construction while specializing in cast-in-place concrete, structural steel erection, earthwork, pile driving, and caissons. Kiewit’s Eastern District also has a large amount of work in the energy/power sector in various northeast locations. With our experienced and dedicated employees, extensive resources and in-depth market knowledge, the Eastern District can handle projects of any size.
Location
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. This means your Kiewit adventure is custom-designed to meet our shared needs.
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 infrastructure 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
- Demonstrated experience successfully managing safety for projects over $100M
- 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
Base Compensation
$140,000/yr - $181,000/yr (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.
Requisition ID: 180442
Job Level: Senior Level
Home District/Group: Eastern District
Department: Safety
Market: Transportation
Employment Type: Full Time
Position Overview
As a Senior Safety Manager, you will manage our Health, Safety and Environmental programs on our mega projects, 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 Eastern District specializes in challenging heavy civil construction projects throughout the Northeast, including the metropolitan areas of New York, Chicago, Boston, and Washington DC. We are leaders in bridge, transit, foundation, tunnel, and water/wastewater construction while specializing in cast-in-place concrete, structural steel erection, earthwork, pile driving, and caissons. Kiewit’s Eastern District also has a large amount of work in the energy/power sector in various northeast locations. With our experienced and dedicated employees, extensive resources and in-depth market knowledge, the Eastern District can handle projects of any size.
Location
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. This means your Kiewit adventure is custom-designed to meet our shared needs.
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 infrastructure 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
- Demonstrated experience successfully managing safety for projects over $100M
- 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
Base Compensation
$140,000/yr - $181,000/yr (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.
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Search Safety Manager Jobs in PennsylvaniaSafety Manager Jobs in Pennsylvania: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies in Pennsylvania sponsor visas for safety managers?
Large industrial and healthcare employers in Pennsylvania are among the more active sponsors for safety manager roles. Companies like U.S. Steel, PPG Industries, and Air Products in the western region, along with pharmaceutical manufacturers in the Philadelphia area such as GSK and Merck, have filed H-1B visa petitions for EHS and safety management positions. Sponsorship is more common at enterprise-scale employers with dedicated HR and legal infrastructure.
Which visa types are most common for safety manager roles in Pennsylvania?
The H-1B visa is the most common path for safety managers in Pennsylvania, provided the role meets specialty occupation requirements, typically supported by a degree in occupational health, environmental science, or engineering. Candidates with advanced credentials may qualify for the EB-2 immigrant visa, including the National Interest Waiver route if their work has broader public safety impact. TN visas are an option for Canadian and Mexican nationals with qualifying degrees.
Which cities in Pennsylvania have the most safety manager sponsorship jobs?
Philadelphia and Pittsburgh account for the majority of safety manager sponsorship opportunities in Pennsylvania. Philadelphia's concentration of pharmaceutical, biotech, and hospital systems creates demand for environmental health and safety professionals, while Pittsburgh's legacy in steel, energy, and advanced manufacturing drives similar hiring. Allentown and the Lehigh Valley corridor also have growing manufacturing and logistics operations where EHS managers are regularly recruited.
How to find safety manager visa sponsorship jobs in Pennsylvania?
Migrate Mate filters job listings specifically by visa sponsorship availability, making it easier to identify Pennsylvania safety manager roles where employers are open to sponsoring international candidates. Rather than sorting through general job boards, you can search by state and role on Migrate Mate to surface positions at manufacturers, healthcare networks, and energy companies across Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and the Lehigh Valley that have active sponsorship histories.
Are there state-specific factors that affect visa sponsorship for safety managers in Pennsylvania?
Pennsylvania's mix of legacy heavy industry and growing life sciences creates a relatively strong demand for credentialed safety managers, which supports the specialty occupation argument often required for H-1B approval. The state's university programs at Penn State, Drexel, and Carnegie Mellon produce EHS graduates who later return as international professionals seeking sponsorship. Employers in unionized industrial settings may have additional internal processes that affect hiring timelines for sponsored roles.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored safety manager jobs in Pennsylvania?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.