Webber – Safety Manager – Waterworks

Ferrovial Services Australia; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Fuel card

Toll tags

401k matching

Learning & development

Education reimbursement

Job summary

Webber is seeking a Safety Manager to lead safety on Waterworks projects. The role requires ensuring a safety-first culture, enforcing OSHA/state/local standards, and collaborating with field teams to plan safety-critical activities on site.

The ideal candidate has CSHO/CSHT certification and 5+ years in construction safety, with strong English communication; Spanish is a plus. We offer competitive pay and growth opportunities within a Ferrovial subsidiary.

Qualifications

• CSHO or CSHT certification is required.
• Five or more years of experience in managing construction safety.
• Strong verbal and written English communication; knowledge of Spanish is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Ensure a 'Safety First' attitude throughout the project with all levels of management and operations.
• Communicate and enforce safety policies per OSHA, state and local standards.
• Collaborate with field supervision to plan complex safety aspects of construction.
• Supervise and develop project safety staff, including training and performance reviews.
• Maintain relationships with owners, Webber personnel, and public entities.
• Read and interpret work specs and contract responsibilities.
• Anticipate conflicts and implement preventative safety actions.
• Oversee subcontractors and monitor safety incidents and reports.
• Present safety information to managers, clients, and the public.

Skills

CSHO/CSHT Certification

5+ yrs safety management

English communication

Spanish beneficial

Job description

Join Ferrovial: Where Innovation Meets Opportunity

Are you ready to elevate your career with a global leader in infrastructure solving complex problems and generating a positive outcome on people’s lives? At Ferrovial, we are not just a company; we are a community of innovators and trailblazers. Ferrovial is also leading the development of the New Terminal One at JFK International Airport. Ferrovial shares trade under the ticker symbol FER on two stock markets: Nasdaq in the U.S. (Nasdaq100 Index) and the Spanish Stock Exchanges (IBEX 35). Ferrovial is included in globally recognized sustainability indices such as the Dow Jones Best-in-Class Index. We operate in more than 15 countries and have a workforce of over 22,000 professionals worldwide. Ferrovial’s activity is carried out through our business units, including Highways, Airports, Construction, and Energy.

Founded in 1963, Webber, part of Ferrovial Construction, is a leading construction company that specializes in heavy civil, waterworks, energy and infrastructure management and is dedicated to safely providing intelligent solutions to its clients and community. Webber is headquartered in Houston, Texas, with offices and projects in the United States and Canada. Webber supports a wide range of project models to meet client needs, including traditional design bid build, design build, alternative delivery models and public private partnership (P3) solutions. Webber also has an in-house engineering services department to help optimize building efficiency and quality while solving complex project challenges using field experience, innovative construction methods and BIM technology. As a subsidiary of Ferrovial, Webber has access to a global network of skilled engineers, best-in-class technology and vast resources.

Why Ferrovial?

• Global presence, local impact: Be part of a company that is shaping the future of infrastructure worldwide, with challenging roles and projects that make a real difference.
• Collaborative excellence:Work alongside talented professionals in a collaborative environment where your ideas and contributions are valued.
• Inclusive Culture: Thrive in an innovative and respectful workplace that values every voice, celebrated what makes us unique and turns differences into innovation.
• Career growth: Benefit from global and cross-business unit mobility, with development processes designed to ensure your professional growth.
• Compelling benefits and employee wellbeing: Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that rewards your hard work and dedication and take advantage of initiatives designed to support your physical and psychological health.
• Productivity tools: Utilize cutting-edge tools like Microsoft Copilot to enhance your productivity and efficiency.

Job Description:

Join Our Team as a Safety Manager and Grow Your Career with Webber

Are you passionate about driving project success and fostering a culture of continuous learning and innovation within a dynamic environment? Webber, an industry leader in construction and infrastructure, is seeking a dynamic Safety Manager to join our team.

Your Role: Driving excellence through technical expertise and innovation

The Safety Manager is responsible to take ownership of safety on Webber Waterworks projects. The Safety Manager will office on site to ensure safety in compliance with company policy as well as federal/state guidelines.

What You Will Do:

• Ensure a "Safety First" attitude throughout the project with all levels of management and operations.
• Ensure corporate and project specific safety and health policies as well as federal (OSHA), state and local safety standards are communicated and followed.
• Work closely with field supervision to plan more complex safety aspects of the project construction including critical lifts, traffic control, work plans, etc.
• Supervise, manage, and direct the selection, training, development, and appraisal of project safety.
• Develop and maintain a working relationship with the owner or the owner's representative, Webber personnel, and public entities.
• Read, understand, and plan according to the work specifications and contract responsibilities.
• Anticipate project conflicts, communicate preventative action plans, and implement solutions to avoid issues.
• Understand and plan work according to project plans.
• Oversight of Subcontractors.
• Monitor and report safety incidents and reports.
• Present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
• Other unlisted duties will be assigned.

Who You Are: A Profile of Success

• CSHO or CSHT certification
• Five (5) or more years of experience in managing construction safety.
• Be able to communicate in English via verbal and written communications.
• Communicate in Spanish (read, write, and speak) is a plus but not required.
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry.

What You'll Love: The Webber Advantage

• Competitive base salary and bonus potential
• Company vehicle, fuel card and toll tags
• Comprehensive benefits and a commitment to equal employment opportunities.
• 401k match up to 6%
• Learning and development programs and education reimbursement
• Opportunities for professional growth in a company that values innovation and sustainability.
• A collaborative culture that values each member of our team.

Ready to Seize the Challenge and Move the World Together?

At Webber, we are not just building infrastructure; we are building careers. If you are eager to contribute to a company that is shaping the world on the move, we want to hear from you.

Seize the challenge. Move the world together!

Innovative, creative, respectful, and diverse are some of the ways we describe ourselves. We are motivated by challenges, and we collaborate across our business units to move the world together. Your journey to a fulfilling career starts here!

Webber and its companies (e.g. Webber, LLC, Webber Waterworks, LLC, Webber Infrastructure Management, Inc., Ferrovial Webber Energy, LLC) provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, age, disability, or status as a Vietnam Era or special disabled veteran in accordance with applicable federal and state laws. Webber complies with applicable local, state and federal laws governing nondiscrimination in employment at each location the Company operates. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to: hiring, placement, promotion, termination, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Webber, a Ferrovial company, and its group of companies, are equal opportunity employers. We treat all job applications equally, regardless of gender, color, race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, covered veteran status or protected genetic information (each, a “Protected Class”), or any other protected class in accordance with applicable laws.