Safety Manager

SkyWater Search Partners; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Annual bonus incentive

Ownership in the business (ESOP stake)

Competitive benefits

Company vehicle

Job summary

SkyWater is partnering with a growing engineering firm to hire a Safety Manager who will oversee their Texas region from the Dallas–Fort Worth area. This role acts as the go-to safety leader for multiple offices, coaching field employees on safety procedures and partnering with senior leadership on strategic initiatives.

The role involves leading incident investigations, implementing corrective actions, and shaping how safety programs are applied across the Texas region.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Safety or related field.
• 3-5 years of safety experience in construction/field settings.
• CSP or BCSP certification preferred (within 12 months).
• Ability to travel up to 60% across Texas.
• Valid driver’s license with clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary safety resource for offices and field teams across Texas.
• Coach field leaders on job planning, hazard identification, and preventing serious injuries.
• Help teams identify critical hazards and implement safeguards before work begins.
• Perform field observations and safety audits of offices, sites, and crews.
• Support incident and near-miss investigations, identifying root causes and fixes.
• Champion fleet safety, journey planning and vehicle safety expectations.
• Roll out company-wide safety initiatives across the Texas region and spot regional trends.
• Deliver field safety training and PPE assessments, tracking regional safety KPIs.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Field Safety Experience

Influence Stakeholders

Safety Training

Incident Investigations

Hazard Identification

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Safety

Job description

SkyWater is partnering with a growing engineering firm to hire a Safety Manager who will oversee their Texas region! This person will be the go-to safety leader for multiple offices across the state, while being based out of their Dallas-Fort Worth office. It’s a high visibility and autonomy position where you’ll coach field employees on safety procedures, partner with senior leadership on strategic safety initiatives, lead incident investigations, implement corrective actions and shape how safety initiatives are implemented across the Texas region. Our client’s crews are spread across many project sites, so this role suits someone who enjoys being out in the field and building relationships in a field setting. We’re looking for a safety professional with 3-5 years of construction or field safety experience and someone who can influence every level of an organization (field employees, executive leaders, etc.). Our client is offering a competitive base salary, annual bonus incentive, ownership in the business (ESOP stake), competitive benefits, company vehicle, and the opportunity to make a big impact in a high visibility region for them!

Benefits

• competitive base salary
• annual bonus incentive
• ownership in the business (ESOP stake)
• competitive benefits
• company vehicle

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary safety resource for offices and field teams across Texas.
• Coach field leaders on job planning, hazard identification, and how to prevent serious injuries.
• Help teams identify critical hazards and implement key safeguards before work begins.
• Perform field observations and audits of offices, project sites, and crews.
• Support incident and near-miss investigations, helping site leaders identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Champion driving and fleet safety, including journey planning and vehicle safety expectations.
• Roll out company-wide safety initiatives across the Texas region. Spot regional trends and bring leadership together to develop solutions when needed.
• Deliver field safety training and PPE assessments, and track regional safety data & KPIs.
• Other duties or responsibilities as assigned.

Desired Skills And Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Safety or a related field.
• 3-5 years of safety experience in a construction, engineering services or a related field (or combination of relevant industries).
• CSP or ability to obtain a BCSP-recognized certification within 12 months of hire preferred.
• Ability to build relationships with field employees and work closely with senior leadership required.
• Ability to travel regularly throughout Texas (up to 60% in the field with some overnight travel as well).
• Valid driver's license and an excellent driving record.