Senior Safety Manager
Job Description
Austin, TX, USA
Do you want to make a difference? Do you want to grow your career at one of the industry’s leading construction firms? Put your expertise and project engineering skills to work at Austin Commercial. Austin Commercial is currently seeking a Senior Safety Manager for our Austin, Texas Division. We set the standard for commercial construction and we’re looking for talented construction professionals to join us. Austin is 100% employee-owned, so every one of our employee-owners has a vested interest in our success. As a result, we consistently meet and exceed our customers’ expectations with our commitment to safety, service, and integrity. Join us today. We Own It!
Manages the site safety program on assigned project. Educates and trains Austin Commercial project staff in federal, state, and local laws, ensuring compliance with the company’s current safety manual, policies and expectations.
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.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities:
• Builds working relationships with project staff and subcontractor safety representatives
• Ensures compliance with the company’s current safety manual, policies and expectations, conducting project safety reviews as needed
• Creates accurate safety reports and accident investigation documents
• Provides, participates, and leads staff in safety training and subcontractor development; possesses strong presentation skills
• Represents company in a positive and professional manner with owner and subcontractors
• Creates and facilitates safety training on a variety of subjects that align with particular project schedules
• Builds and maintains relationships with key vendors (subcontractors, suppliers, architects, etc.)
• Participates in safety organizations outside of the company and in assigned region
Job Requirements
Requirements:
• Associates degree in a safety-related field preferred and/or 8-10 years safety experience in the construction industry
• Authorized OSHA 500 Trainer
• Current on CPR and First Aid certifications
• SWPP knowledge
• Safety certification from an accredited organization, such as BCSP or an equal alternative
• Advanced knowledge of construction processes and procedures
• Proficient in relevant software
• Outstanding communication and negotiation abilities; has the ability to have effective crucial conversations
• Manages time and resource allocation appropriately to provide overall safety leadership to assigned projects
Applicants must be legally authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States. Austin Commercial is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position.
