Electrical Safety Manager

DPR Construction; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

DPR Construction is seeking an Electrical Safety Manager to implement environmental health and safety plans at construction projects. You will supervise safety coordinators, lead the safety culture, and develop site-specific safety programs.

The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of construction site experience, OSHA training, and excellent communication skills. The position involves regular safety audits and collaboration with project teams to ensure a safe work environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience on construction sites.
• Competent person, train-the-trainer, and other activity specific certifications.
• Manufacturing or data center experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and develop career paths for Safety Coordinator(s).
• Lead and promote safety culture at job sites.
• Conduct regular jobsite safety audits.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Excellent listening skills

Interpersonal skills

Leadership skills

Education

Degree in safety management

OSHA 500 training

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Electrical Safety Manager

Evergreen Innovation Group, part of DPR Family of Companies, is seeking an Electrical Safety Manager. The manager will implement EIG's environmental health and safety plan (EHSP) and related programs at assigned construction project(s), work closely with the project management team and subcontractors to recognize and address potential hazards before they exist, and ensure compliance with the EHSP using behavior-based safety techniques.

Responsibilities

• Supervisory Responsibilities: shepherd and develop career paths for Safety Coordinator(s).
• Coach EIG team members on safety leadership and management practices.
• Lead and live EIG’s injury-free environment culture.
• Lead pre‑qualification processes for EIG.
• Provide trending analysis for project / regional data on a weekly, monthly and/or quarterly basis.
• Foster the development of safety programs and protocols.
• Develop and blend site‑specific safety plan(s) that incorporate both EIG's and the core market customers’ safe work practices.
• Assist with the continual development of new methods for abating hazards.
• Perform regular jobsite safety audits of worksite activities.
• Share findings, corrective actions and corrective plans with DPR project management.
• When necessary, EIG EHS should utilize every resource necessary, including escalation, to ensure the maintenance of an injury‑free environment.
• Help monitor the subcontractor selection process and adherence to established environmental safety and health guidelines.
• Measure team engagement regarding safety management practices.
• Administrative duties: maintain regional safety files such as safety training documentation, applicable medical certifications, environmental testing and special associated training, investigation reports including close calls, injury summaries, leading indicator data and other safety and health documentation.

Required Skills and Abilities

• Flexible, detail‑oriented team player who can manage multiple tasks, produce quality work, and meet deadlines.
• Familiar with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent listening and communication skills.
• Ability to identify and resolve complex issues.
• Effective interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Strong work ethic and a “can‑do,” “let’s find a solution” attitude.

Education and Experience

• Minimum 5 years of experience on construction sites.
• OSHA 500 training.
• Competent person, train‑the‑trainer, and other activity specific certifications.
• Degree in safety management or CHST certification is a plus.
• Manufacturing, data center, or hi‑rise experience is a plus.
• Carpenter or laborer union affiliation is okay.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Travel to and from the office as well as assigned job site(s).

DPR is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions at DPR are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical or mental disability, HIV status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, medical history or genetic information, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. DPR will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. Read more in our EEOE Policy.