JR177 Safety Manager

Rycon Construction; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

medical

dental

vision

ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Program

401(k)

Job summary

Rycon Construction seeks an experienced Safety Manager for our Dallas office. This full-time, onsite role supports multiple projects across the Dallas region, championing a proactive safety culture and ensuring OSHA compliance on commercial construction sites, including data center and mission-critical facilities.

You will lead safety programs, conduct site inspections and audits, investigate incidents, develop site-specific safety plans, and deliver training.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of construction safety experience, preferably commercial.
• Experience supporting data center and mission-critical projects.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and risk management principles.
• Experience conducting safety audits, incident investigations, root-cause analyses, and corrective action planning.
• Ability to influence and engage employees, subcontractors, and leadership in maintaining safety culture.

Responsibilities

• Lead proactive safety culture with organizational leadership.
• Conduct regular jobsite safety inspections, audits, and risk assessments to ensure OSHA compliance.
• Lead accident and incident investigations and implement corrective actions.
• Develop and maintain project-specific safety and site logistics plans and risk mitigation strategies.
• Deliver safety orientations, toolbox talks, and training programs for employees and subcontractors.
• Collaborate with Operations, Estimating, and Preconstruction on safety planning and risk reviews.
• Monitor subcontractor compliance with safety requirements and site plans.
• Maintain safety documentation, reports, audits, training records, and regulatory compliance.
• Develop and implement new safety initiatives and track safety metrics for leadership.

Skills

Safety leadership

OSH regulations

Safety training

Audits & investigations

Risk assessment

Education

Bachelor's degree in safety/occupational health

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

RyconConstruction is an employee-owned company (ESOP) that provides construction management, general contracting, design-build, and program management services nationwide. An ENR Top 400 Contractor, ENR Top 100 Green Contractor, and BD+C Top 150 Contractor with nine offices,Ryconspecializes in new construction, renovations, and adaptive reuse projects. From large-scale developments to small, fast-track interior fit-outs,Ryconis equipped to deliver a comprehensive range of services across all project types.Rycon’sportfolio includes projects in aviation, healthcare, higher education, industrial/warehouse, commercial, multi-unit residential, student housing, food service/dining, data centers/mission critical, retail, financial, self-storage, government/municipality, and LEED facilities. We have an in-house Architectural Finishes & Specialty Fabrication Division that ships/installs nationally.

We are seeking an experienced Safety Manager in our Dallas office.

Please note this position will be fully onsite and based out of Herefore.

What you will do:

• Partner with operational and executive leadership to strengthen and promote a proactive safety culture throughout the organization.
• Conduct regular jobsite safety inspections, audits, and risk assessments to ensure compliance with company policies and OSHA regulations.
• Lead accident and incident investigations, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Develop, implement, and maintain project-specific safety plans, site logistics plans, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Deliver safety orientations, toolbox talks, training programs, and ongoing safety education for employees and subcontractors.
• Collaborate with Operations, Estimating, and Preconstruction teams on project safety planning, site-specific risks, and constructability review.
• Participate in project meetings and provide safety leadership throughout all phases of construction.
• Monitor and enforce subcontractor compliance with company safety requirements, site-specific safety plans, and OSHA standards.
• Maintain safety documentation, reports, audits, training records, and regulatory compliance records.
• Develop and implement new safety initiatives, programs, and best practices to continuously improve overall safety performance.
• Track safety metrics, analyze trends, and provide recommendations to leadership for improvement opportunities.
• Serve as the primary safety resource and advisor for project teams throughout the Dallas region.
• Support multiple project sites through regular local travel and field presence.

What you will need to be successful:

• Bachelor's degree in occupational safety, Environmental Health & Safety, Construction Management, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of construction safety experience, preferably within commercial construction environments.
• Direct experience supporting Data Center and Mission Critical construction projects.
• Strong understanding of OSHA regulations, construction safety practices, and risk management principles.
• Experience conducting safety audits, incident investigations, root cause analyses, and corrective action planning.
• Demonstrated ability to influence and engage employees, subcontractors, and leadership in maintaining a strong safety culture.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to conduct presentations and safety training.
• Ability to manage multiple project sites and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and safety management software platforms.

AtRyconConstruction, Inc., we believe outstanding employees build the foundation necessary for excellence in business. It is with this belief that we are always looking for the best qualified and most talented employees to become part of our team.Ryconoffers advancement opportunities along with an excellent salary and benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Program), and 401(k). Qualified candidates willbe requiredtosubmita background screening upon acceptance of an offer.

• medical
• dental
• vision
• ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Program)
• 401(k)

RyconConstruction, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.