Area Safety Manager (Austin, TX) - Austin Commercial

Austin Bridge & Road • Austin, TX

9h

About The Position

Do you want to make a difference? Do you want to grow your career at one of the
industry’s leading construction firms? Put your expertise and project
engineering skills to work at Austin Commercial. Austin Commercial is currently
seeking an Area Safety Manager with our Austin, TX Division. We set the standard
for commercial construction and we’re looking for talented construction
professionals to join us. Austin is 100% employee-owned, so every one of our
employee-owners has a vested interest in our success. As a result, we
consistently meet and exceed our customers’ expectations with our commitment to
safety, service, and integrity. Join us today. We Own It!

Leads the management of the company safety program within a business unit or
region. Oversees the education and training of Austin Commercial project staff
in federal, state, and local laws, ensuring the compliance of Austin’s safety,
health, and environmental policies.

Requirements

• Associates degree in a safety-related field preferred and/or 10+ years safety experience in the construction industry
• Authorized OSHA 500 Trainer
• Current on CPR and First Aid certifications
• SWPP knowledge
• Safety certification from an accredited organization, such as BCSP or an equal alternative
• Advanced knowledge of construction processes and procedures preferred
• Proficient in relevant software
• Proven leadership abilities in team-based delivery methods
• Outstanding communication and negotiation abilities with key vendors, including company executives
• Manages time and resource allocation appropriately to provide overall safety leadership to assigned projects
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States. Austin Commercial is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position.

Nice To Haves

• Associates degree in a safety-related field preferred
• Advanced knowledge of construction processes and procedures preferred

Responsibilities

• Builds working relationships with project staff and subcontractor safety representatives
• Ensures compliance with the company’s current safety manual, policies and expectations, conducting project safety reviews as needed
• Creates accurate safety reports and accident investigation documents
• Provides, participates, and leads staff in safety training and subcontractor development; possesses strong presentation skills
• Represents company in a positive and professional manner with owner and subcontractors
• Creates and facilitates safety training on a variety of subjects that align with particular project schedules
• Builds and maintains relationships with key vendors (subcontractors, suppliers, architects, etc.)
• Participates in safety organizations outside of the company and based in assigned region
• Incorporates regional strategic planning into safety approach

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• life and disability insurance
• matching 401K plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees