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Project Safety Director - Industrial

Kiewit • Houston, TX • 7h ago

Requisition ID: 181874

Job Level: Director

Home District/Group: Kiewit Industrial Group

Department: Safety

Market: Industrial

Employment Type: Full Time

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Safety Director to lead and oversee safety performance across a large, complex multi-project program. This role is responsible for setting the strategic direction of the safety program, ensuring consistent execution across all projects, and driving a culture of safety excellence. The ideal candidate brings deep experience in construction and engineering environments, with a proven ability to lead large teams and influence safety outcomes at scale.

District Overview

The Kiewit Industrial District delivers direct-hire construction services for complex industrial projects across the United States. Our work spans multiple sectors, including industrial manufacturing, power, and oil, gas, chemical, with projects ranging from small capital work to major EPC projects.

We are committed to safety, quality, and excellence in execution, providing our clients with world-class solutions while offering our employees stability, growth, and career development opportunities within a multi-billion-dollar organization. Our culture is built on collaboration, innovation, integrity, and a shared passion for construction.

If you're ready to take on complex, high-impact projects and make a lasting difference in the construction industry, the Kiewit Industrial District is where you can build a career that truly matters.

Location

This position will initially start in the office in either The Woodlands OR Energy Corridor office in the Houston area. 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, or provide per diem and trips home, 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

Provide strategic leadership and oversight of safety performance across multiple projects within a major program

Develop and implement program-wide safety strategies, standards, and initiatives aligned with company and client expectations

Lead, mentor, and manage project safety leaders to ensure consistent execution and accountability

Partner with operations, engineering, and project leadership to integrate safety into all phases of work planning and execution

Monitor safety performance metrics, identify trends, and drive continuous improvement initiatives

Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements, company policies, and client-specific safety standards

Lead incident prevention efforts, including high-potential risk identification and mitigation strategies

Oversee incident investigations and ensure effective root cause analysis and corrective actions

Support workforce engagement and promote a strong, proactive safety culture across all levels of the organization

Interface with executive leadership and clients on safety performance, risks, and strategic initiatives

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Safety, Engineering, Construction Management, or related field (or equivalent experience)

15+ years of progressive safety experience in construction, engineering, or industrial environments

Proven experience leading safety for large, complex projects or multi-project programs

Strong understanding of construction safety practices, regulatory requirements, and risk management principles

Experience working in EPC (Engineering, Procurement, Construction) environments preferred

Demonstrated ability to lead and develop high-performing safety teams

Strong communication and leadership skills, with the ability to influence at all levels of an organization

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.

Company: Kiewit

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