Area Safety Manager (San Antonio, TX) - Austin Bridge & Road

Austin Bridge & Road•San Antonio, TX

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Austin Bridge & Road is seeking an experienced Area Safety Manager for projects in San Antonio, Texas. This role operates under the direction of the Safety Director and is responsible for monitoring regulatory compliance, as well as developing, maintaining, and updating HSE policies, programs, and training materials. The Area Safety Manager will supervise up to 10 safety professionals assigned to various projects in the San Antonio area.

Requirements

Minimum of 5 years of construction safety personnel management experience
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint,)
Requires working outdoors at times in the rain or snow and during cold, warm, and hot temperatures
Must be able to work on call as needed
Valid driver’s license
Applicants must be legally authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States. Austin Bridge & Road is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position.

Nice To Haves

10+ years of construction safety management experience
CHST, ASP, or CSP certification preferred
CMAR and preconstruction experience preferred
Bachelor’s degree in Safety and Health or a related field preferred
Bilingual in Spanish highly desirable
Good organizer, meticulous, and good public speaker at ease moderating large groups
Strong communication and interpersonal skills to work collaboratively with project teams, subcontractors, and stakeholders
Strong knowledge of heavy civil construction practices, techniques, and safety standards
Excellent time management and organizational skills to effectively prioritize tasks and achieve desired results
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced team environment and meet deadlines consistently
Demonstrates a strong commitment to jobsite safety and adherence to all safety protocols
Consistently practices and promotes safe work behaviors in all work activities

Responsibilities

Coordinate and assist the Director with the contract review process
Ensure adequate safety auditing for each project within area. (Scheduling)
Lead regional safety representatives to develop/schedule/instruct/maintain area training requirements
Lead safety role of pre-bid, construction process as requested by estimating
Ensure subcontractor review and pre-construction meetings are completed for projects within area
Responsible for planning and coordination of safety efforts. Safety planning includes annual safety execution plan.
Review and provide guidance for subcontractor safety execution plans including Job Hazard Analysis
Complete/Review Safety Action Plan for all new projects within area
Establish medical care facilities for each project within region
Ensure safety representative attends initial care with EOs at any medical facility
Represent Austin on local safety committees (where applicable)
Review, Develop, Maintain corporate safety program documents
Ensure lessons learned document is prepared following any first aid/recordable injury/life critical rule violation
Assist in the reporting process for all near miss reports, develop distribution media (lessons learned, etc) for each
Schedule/Participate/lead, when necessary, all cause analysis meetings within area
Ensure all preventative measures identified in cause analysis reviews are implemented
Develop/implement/maintain safety recognition program for area
Develop/schedule/instruct quarterly safety meetings within area
Liaison to any regulatory inspection in place of safety director, if unavailable
Ensure adequate work planning on all area project locations. (JHA review, training, etc.)
Serve as point of contact for safety field operation related matters within area
Evaluate/assist in selection/preparation of weekly toolbox topics
Evaluate and complete multi-rater reviews for all safety reps/managers under your supervision
Review and participate in critical lift plan creation
Ensure adequate safety presence during all critical lift craning operations.
Schedule/Lead presentation of EO surveys as required
Establish and implement safety training program within area, including maintenance for competent person designations
Ensure training documents are properly stored in HCSS skills
Assist project management to ensure consistent implementation of safety program (Includes recommendations for disciplinary actions to project management)
Champion craft involvement in safety (CVIS) efforts
Ensure craft safety committees (ACE Program) are established and functioning at all work locations in region
Perform other duties as assigned