In-House Safety Manager — Underground Utilities

LVI Associates; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

LVI Associates is seeking an experienced Safety Manager to build an in-house safety program for underground utility construction in the Dallas area. Lead development, training, and continuous improvement of safety culture across projects.

The role focuses on creating project-specific safety plans, ensuring OSHA compliance, and driving incident prevention with proactive leadership and collaboration with field teams.

Qualifications

• Experience building or significantly improving a construction safety program.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA standards and heavy civil construction safety practices.
• Experience supporting underground utility construction projects.
• OSHA 500, CHST, CSP, or similar certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and manage the safety program.
• Create and maintain project-specific safety plans, JHAs, policies, and procedures.
• Conduct jobsite audits, inspections, and safety observations.
• Lead safety training, onboarding, and toolbox talks.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, local, and client safety requirements.
• Investigate incidents, near misses, and corrective actions.
• Partner with field leadership to promote a strong safety culture.
• Develop safety metrics, reporting, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain safety documentation and records.
• Support project teams across water, sewer, storm drain, lift station, shoring, and deep excavation projects.

Skills

Safety program development

Leadership

Hazard identification

OSHA compliance

Education

OSHA 500 Certification

CHST

CSP

Job description

LVI Associates is seeking an experienced Safety Manager to build an in-house safety program for underground utility construction in the Dallas area. Lead development, training, and continuous improvement of safety culture across projects.

The role focuses on creating project-specific safety plans, ensuring OSHA compliance, and driving incident prevention with proactive leadership and collaboration with field teams.