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

Austin Careers•Austin, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Austin Bridge & Road is seeking an experienced Safety Manager I for a project in Austin, Texas. The role manages the site safety program on assigned projects and continuously implements and facilitates Safety & Health Program principles to support a safe, compliant work environment. The position requires strong field presence, communication and relationship-building skills, and the ability to respond to incidents and support safety practices across project teams and trade partners.

Requirements

10 or more years of experience managing construction safety and health processes.
Certified Safety Professional credential, such as CSP, ASP, GSP, CHST, OHST, or equivalent.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Valid driver’s license.
Must be able to work on call as needed.
Must be able to work outdoors at times in rain or snow and in cold, warm, and hot temperatures.
Must be legally authorized to work for any employer in the United States; the company is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa.

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.
CPR and First Aid certified.
CMAR and preconstruction experience.
Experience with asphalt laydown operations and asphalt plant operations.
Strong organization, meticulousness, and public speaking skills, including comfort moderating large groups.
Bilingual in Spanish.

Responsibilities

Implement the Austin Bridge & Road Safety & Health Program, including its EHS management system, and apply program principles effectively.
Communicate verbally and in writing with clients, management, supervisors, employees, and trade partners.
Attend preconstruction meetings and review trade partner safety submittals.
Build and maintain working relationships with project staff, trade partner safety representatives, vendors, suppliers, architects, and other stakeholders.
Create and maintain accurate safety incident reports and accident investigation documents.
Provide and participate in staff safety training and trade partner development programs, aligning training with project scopes and 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 & Road’s severity matrix.
Analyze safety data monthly to identify trends involving first aid cases, near misses, recordable incidents, and lost-time accidents, and communicate trends to project staff.
Maintain a strong field presence.
Understand and participate in Incident Loss Analysis meetings, case management, accident investigations, and the permit process.
Follow Austin Bridge & Road Crane and Hoist safety policies and participate in related safety activities as necessary.
Immediately notify the designated area manager of any OSHA visit or complaint, following the notification hierarchy.
Perform other duties as assigned.