Construction Safety Leader: Risk & Training Excellence

Paradigm Construction; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Paradigm Construction in Houston, TX is seeking a Safety Manager to lead the company’s safety program and culture, ensuring OSHA compliance and risk management across projects. This role develops annual plans, leads safety staff, conducts incident investigations, and collaborates with clients and subcontractors to promote a higher standard of safety.

Candidates should have a Bachelor’s in EHS or related field, 10+ years in construction safety, strong leadership, and excellent communication; a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental health & safety, safety management, construction or related field.
• 10+ years’ experience in construction industry safety management.
• 5+ years’ experience managing & leading a structured safety program; self-performing general contractor or specialty contractor preferable.
• In depth technical knowledge of construction related OSHA, federal, state, and local regulatory standards, and ability to recognize hazardous situations and implement effective corrective practices.
• Experience managing staff and third party hired firms.
• Must be an effective communicator, generating professional written material and delivering effective verbal presentations.
• Must have a valid drivers license.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.
• Compliance with regulatory requirements
• Leadership/Management
• Sense of Urgency and Attention to Detail
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

Responsibilities

• Lead development of safety vision, objectives, strategies, policies, and procedures to build a safety culture committed to higher results.
• Provide proactive leadership and ownership of the safety culture through training, client interactions, and supervision of staff.
• Use analysis to identify strengths/ weaknesses of safety solutions and monitor results for improvements.
• Ensure safety training meets client and regulatory requirements.
• Lead incident investigations.
• Manage hazard assessments via inspections and data analysis to drive preventive practices.
• Develop annual safety plans and budgets, including training initiatives.
• Lead and manage safety staff with hiring, coaching, and performance management.
• Oversee safety incentive programs and workers' compensation/vehicle claims.
• Manage return-to-work/restricted-duty programs.
• Participate in Safety Committee and motor vehicle records administration.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Regulatory knowledge

Hazard assessment

Incident investigation

Staff management

Training

Safety program development

Driver's license

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in environmental health & safety

Job description

Paradigm Construction in Houston, TX is seeking a Safety Manager to lead the company’s safety program and culture, ensuring OSHA compliance and risk management across projects. This role develops annual plans, leads safety staff, conducts incident investigations, and collaborates with clients and subcontractors to promote a higher standard of safety.

Candidates should have a Bachelor’s in EHS or related field, 10+ years in construction safety, strong leadership, and excellent communication; a