Assistant Safety Manager

Hoar • Houston, TX

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About The Position

The Assistant Safety Manager oversees the administration of the company Health and Safety Program (HSP) and contractual safety requirements to prevent and correct unsafe working conditions at project sites. The role provides leadership and direction on safety and training, helps develop and implement the HSP, and works with project teams to identify, assess, and mitigate risks. It also supports incident investigations and claims management, maintains accurate and confidential safety records, and builds effective working relationships with employees and external entities.

Work is performed primarily in a standard office environment, with travel to other locations. The role involves extensive public contact and frequent interruptions. Physical functions include prolonged sitting or standing, occasional bending, kneeling, crouching, reaching, and twisting, handling light to moderate loads up to 50 pounds, operating office equipment and a computer keyboard, and communicating verbally.

Requirements

• Valid driver's license required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Apple operating systems.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in the construction industry.
• Construction Health Safety Technician (CHST) or GSP certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide company leadership and direction in all areas of safety and training.
• Assist in developing and implementing the Health and Safety Program (HSP).
• Coordinate and conduct work-area inspections, assessments, surveys, and program evaluations to identify hazards and verify compliance with applicable safety and health regulations and contract requirements.
• Review jobsite conditions for compliance with OSHA, ICRA, and public-protection requirements; conduct follow-up inspections and track risks, hazards, and discrepancies in accordance with the HSP.
• Document safety inspections, prepare and distribute reports, and follow up with project teams on corrective actions that have been implemented and documented.
• Keep the Superintendent informed of potential risks and identify cost-effective solutions to mitigate them.
• Coordinate with project teams and participate in pre-construction meetings when requested to analyze risks and support risk-mitigation planning.
• Conduct or facilitate safety training for field employees and project personnel, including training related to work tasks such as fall protection and scaffolding.
• Assist project teams with investigations of workers' compensation, general liability, near-miss, and other incidents, and document investigations accordingly.
• Participate in the injury-review process and coordinate and support claims management with the claims department.
• Maintain complete and accurate records, complete assigned tasks and projects with minimal supervision, work independently across multiple tasks, and preserve the confidentiality of safety issues.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees at all levels and external entities such as OSHA, EPA, and DOT.
• Audit the pre-task safety analysis process for accuracy and depth.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level