Safety Manager - Austin, TX

Sheakley Workforce Staffing•Austin, TX

4d•$44 - $48•Onsite

About The Position

Sheakley is hiring an experienced Safety Manager to support a mechanical contractor on a major construction project at the Austin Convention Center. The project is currently focused on underground work, making this a strong opportunity for a safety professional with hands-on mechanical construction experience. This is a 1099 contract position with an approximate duration of 4 months, located in Austin, TX. The pay rate is $44 to $48 per hour, with a per diem of $125. The schedule is 40+ hours per week, with the potential to increase to approximately 60 hours during project ramp-up.

Requirements

Previous mechanical construction safety experience
Current OSHA 30
Current First Aid/CPR certification
Strong working knowledge of construction safety requirements
Experience supporting underground construction activities
Ability to communicate effectively with field crews, subcontractors, and project leadership
Comfortable working in a fast-paced construction environment with increasing hours during ramp-up

Nice To Haves

OSHA 500
OSHA 510
OSHA 511

Responsibilities

Provide daily safety leadership for mechanical construction and underground work
Conduct site inspections and identify unsafe conditions, behaviors, and work practices
Support job hazard analyses, pre-task planning, and daily safety meetings
Monitor excavation, trenching, underground utility, equipment, and mechanical installation activities
Verify compliance with OSHA requirements, company policies, and project-specific safety procedures
Coach employees and subcontractors on hazard recognition and safe work practices
Enforce PPE, housekeeping, access-control, and site-safety requirements
Investigate incidents, near misses, and safety concerns
Maintain accurate inspection reports, training records, and corrective-action documentation
Partner with project leadership to address hazards before they affect employees or operations