Safety Manager (Mission Critical)

Aldridge•El Paso, TX

12h

About The Position

Aldridge is seeking a Safety Manager to join its team in El Paso, Texas. This role serves in both a consultative and hands-on capacity, providing expert safety support, guidance, and motivation to operations management and employees at all levels while helping deliver safety initiatives and programs. The Safety Manager champions the Incident & Injury Free culture and the goal that nobody gets hurt. The position leads and coordinates safety initiatives and related programs for a geographic region. It drives communication, planning, implementation, supervision, and measurement in accordance with corporate safety standards and procedures, OSHA requirements, and other federal and state regulations. The role supports safe work execution across projects through coaching, training, site visits, subcontractor reviews, incident investigations, and continuous improvement efforts. Travel to multiple project sites is required. Aldridge describes itself as a team focused on energy and transportation infrastructure, with a family-centered culture, third-generation leadership, and more than 2,000 industry experts. The position's annual base pay range is $90,000 to $135,000, with possible bonus eligibility. The role is also covered by Aldridge's comprehensive benefits package.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in an Occupational Safety and Health discipline, such as OS&H Management, Human Factors, or Construction.
2–5 years of direct experience in Construction Safety and Occupational Health disciplines.
Professional certificate such as CSP, ASP, CHST, OHST, or CUSP.
Willingness and ability to travel to multiple job sites.
Ability to identify potential safety hazards and recommend corrective actions.
Knowledge of construction safety, current federal requirements, and OSHA requirements.
Strong time management and prioritization skills, with consistent ability to meet deadlines.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to interact effectively across the organization.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including recognizing discrepancies and communicating solutions.
Responsibility and accountability for assigned tasks and projects.
Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively within a team.
Ability to use Microsoft Office and Google Workspace applications effectively.
Ability to pass a background check for sensitive work functions at the nation’s airports, transportation systems, and utility grid systems.
Valid driver’s license and good driving record.
Positive attitude, enthusiasm for contributing to a positive and inclusive work environment, and ability to promote safety programs to field personnel.

Responsibilities

Champion the organization’s Incident & Injury Free culture and improve defenses to control exposure while integrating human performance principles.
Coach, counsel, and advise management on safety to support a safe and efficient work environment for employees, customers, and the public.
Partner with operations and Talent Management to ensure safety training is conducted based on the scope of work.
Provide safety expertise and promote relevant, effective internal and external safety practices.
Review subcontractor safety programs to ensure they meet or exceed Project Safety Program requirements.
Review current safety policies, procedures, and standards; conduct mini-gap analyses and recommend changes for continuous improvement.
Conduct site visits to monitor and assess implementation of the safety management system.
Assist with monthly Craft Voice In Safety meetings and improve the corrective actions process.
Investigate incidents and verify corrective actions are implemented and sustained in the field.
Conduct core, division-specific, and subcontractor safety orientations as requested.
Participate in Project Kick Off Meetings and help project teams develop a safe plan of execution.
Assign and communicate safety program expectations so project employees understand safety and performance requirements.
Ensure toolbox talk topics are carefully selected and applicable to the work.
Verify jobsite safety documentation is captured, organized, and filed.
Travel to multiple projects to provide management support.