Bachelor's degree in Safety or progress toward it; associate's degree acceptable
Authorized OSHA 500 trainer
CPR and First Aid certified
Preferred experience in CMAR and preconstruction
Experience with asphalt laydown and plant operations preferred
Strong organizational skills and public speaking ability
Bilingual in Spanish is a plus
Responsibilities
Implement the Safety & Health Program and EHS management system
Communicate safety protocols with clients and project teams
Attend preconstruction meetings and review safety submittals
Build relationships with project staff and trade partners
Create and maintain safety incident reports and investigations
Conduct safety training sessions aligned with project needs
Summarize and communicate safety incidents through various formats
Analyze safety data monthly to identify trends and communicate findings
Benefits
Medical, dental, life, and disability insurance
Matching 401K plan
Employee ownership structure (100% ESOP)
Full Job Description
Austin Bridge & Road is currently seeking an experienced Safety Manager for a project in Austin, Texas. We excel at what we do and are looking for talented professionals that want to excel with us. The Safety Manager I is responsible for managing the site safety program on assigned projects. This role continuously implements and facilitates the required Safety & Health Program principles to ensure a safe and compliant work environment.
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.
Strong field presence, constantly
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.
Qualifications:
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 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
Requirements:
10+ years of managing construction safety and health processes
A Certified Safety Professional certificate, such as CSP, ASP, GSP, CHST, OHST, or equivalent credential
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint,)
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.
Benefits & Compensation
We offer excellent benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, and a matching 401K plan. We are proud to be a 100% Employee-Owned Company (ESOP)! To learn more about our employee-ownership structure, please go to https://www.austin-ind.com/our-company/100-employee-owned.
About Austin Industries
Austin Industries is a construction company headquartered in Dallas, Texas. The company provides a wide range of construction services, including general contracting, design-build, construction management, and preconstruction services. Austin Industries was founded in 1918 and has since grown to become one of the largest construction companies in the United States. The company has completed projects in a variety of industries, including aviation, commercial, education, healthcare, hospitality, industrial, and transportation. Austin Industries has over 6,000 employees and operates in Texas, California, and Georgia.
