Senior Manager, Safety, Health & Environment

AECOM•Dallas, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

AECOM Hunt is seeking a Safety, Health & Environment Senior Manager to support projects in Dallas, Texas. The role develops, implements, and manages safety, health, environmental, and security programs to meet regulatory requirements and project standards. The manager works with project teams to promote a strong safety culture, mitigate risks, and maintain secure working conditions throughout all project phases, with particular attention to tunneling, deep excavation, and subway operations. The position also manages and mentors safety professionals, coordinates with project and construction teams, represents the company in safety-related regulatory matters, and reports on safety performance to senior management and project stakeholders. This is an onsite construction field role. Work is primarily at active job sites, where exposure to machinery, elevated work areas, airborne particles, changing weather, electrical risks, and variable noise levels may occur. Employees may need to wear personal protective equipment. Physical demands include navigating construction areas, climbing, walking, balancing, crouching, crawling, handling tools and materials, and occasionally lifting or carrying up to 50 pounds unassisted. A bachelor’s degree in a safety-related field and 10 years of related experience, or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education, including two years of leadership, are required. A valid US driver’s license is also required. AECOM does not provide sponsorship for US work authorization for this position. Candidates offered the role must pass a pre-employment substance abuse test and attend in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a field of Safety, plus 10 years of related experience, or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education, including two years of leadership.
Valid US driver’s license.
Must pass a pre-employment substance abuse test if offered the position.
Must attend in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location.

Nice To Haves

Recent/active OSHA 30-hour or 40-hour Construction Safety certification.
Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST) credential from BCSP.
Experience in sports, aviation, high-rise, or convention center projects.
Valid Supervisor Site Safety Training (SST).
Proficiency with corporate safety rules and programs.
Experience reviewing safe-work plans.

Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and manage comprehensive safety, health, and environmental programs for large-scale projects.
Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations, local safety requirements, and project-specific protocols, particularly for tunneling, deep excavation, and subway operations.
Conduct safety inspections, risk assessments, and audits; identify hazards and implement corrective actions.
Lead safety training for employees, contractors, and subcontractors.
Investigate accidents, near-misses, and safety incidents; prepare reports and recommend preventive measures.
Manage and mentor safety professionals, delegate responsibilities, and promote consistent safety standards across project sites.
Develop and maintain safety policies, procedures, documentation, and emergency response plans.
Coordinate with project managers and construction teams to integrate safety into project planning and execution.
Monitor safety program effectiveness and use data analytics to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
Liaise with regulatory bodies and represent the company during safety-related inspections and audits.
Keep current with industry practices, technologies, and regulatory changes related to safety, health, and environmental management.
Prepare and present safety performance reports to senior management and project stakeholders.
Oversee selection, distribution, and maintenance of personal protective equipment.
Develop and manage budgets for safety initiatives and equipment purchases.