Safety Manager I (Taylor, TX) - Austin Bridge & Road

Austin Bridge & Road•Taylor, TX

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Austin Bridge & Road is seeking an experienced Safety Manager for a project in Taylor, Texas. The Safety Manager I is responsible for managing the site safety program on assigned projects and continuously implementing and facilitating the required Safety & Health Program principles to ensure a safe and compliant work environment. This role supervises 1-2 safety professionals.

Requirements

5+ years of managing construction safety and health processes
A Certified Safety Professional certificate, such as CSP, ASP, GSP, CHST, OHST, or equivalent credential
OSHA 30 hour with experience in training and excavation trenching confined space entry
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint,)
Proven ability to supervise and mentor a team of 1-2 safety professionals
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

Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Safety, or an associate’s degree with demonstrated progress toward a bachelor’s degree
Authorized OSHA 500 trainer
CMAR and preconstruction experience preferred
Experience with asphalt laydown operations and asphalt plant operations preferred
Good organizer, meticulous, and good public speaker at ease moderating large groups
Bilingual in Spanish highly desirable

Responsibilities

Implement the Austin Bridge and Road Safety & Health Program, including the EHS management system, and apply program principles effectively.
Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with clients, management, supervisors, employees, and trade partners.
Attend preconstruction meetings and review all safety submittals from trade partners.
Build and maintain strong working relationships with project staff, trade partner safety representatives, and key vendors, including suppliers, architects, and other stakeholders.
Create and maintain accurate safety incident reports and accident investigation documents.
Provide and participate in staff safety training sessions and development programs for trade partners, aligning training with project scopes and specific work types.
Represent the company positively and professionally with owners and trade partners.
Summarize and communicate safety incidents through bulletins, updates, PowerPoint presentations, and site-specific safety plans.
Manage safety incidents according to Austin Bridge and Road’s severity matrix.
Conduct monthly safety data analysis to identify project trends tracking first aid cases, near misses, recordable incidents, and lost-time accidents. Log and communicate identified trends to project staff for proactive management.
Understand and participate in Incident Loss Analysis (ILA) meetings, case management, accident investigations, and the permit process.
Adhere to Austin Bridge and Road Crane and Hoist safety policies outlined in the Annual Compliance Signoff and participate in Crane and Hoist safety activities as necessary.
Immediately notify the designated area manager of any OSHA visit or complaint, following the notification hierarchy to ensure all relevant staff are promptly informed.
Perform other duties as assigned.