Safety Manager (Austin, TX) - Austin Commercial

Austin Industries; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) plan

Employee-owned ESOP

Job summary

Austin Commercial seeks a Safety Manager for its Austin, Texas Division to lead site safety programs, educate staff on safety laws, and ensure compliance with the company safety manual. The role requires strong report writing, training, and collaboration with owners and subcontractors.

Ideal candidates have a current OSHA trainer certification, a safety or construction background, and proven communication and negotiation skills. This is a full-time on-site role with ESOP benefits.

Qualifications

• OSHA 510 certification or equivalent, five years of GC experience or higher.
• Authorized OSHA 500 Trainer preferred.
• CPR and First Aid certifications current.
• SWPP knowledge and construction process understanding.

Responsibilities

• Manages the site safety program on assigned project.
• Educates and trains staff on federal, state and local safety laws.
• Builds relationships with project staff and subcontractor safety reps.
• Creates safety reports and accident investigation documents.
• Represents the company with owners and subcontractors.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Presentation

Software proficiency

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Safety and Health

BCSP Certification (SMS, CHST, ASP, CSP)

Job description

Do you want to make a difference? Do you want to grow your career at one of the industry’s leading construction firms? Put your expertise and project engineering skills to work at Austin Commercial. Austin Commercial is currently seeking a Safety Manager for our Austin, Texas Division. We set the standard for commercial construction and we’re looking for talented construction professionals to join us. Austin is 100% employee-owned, so every one of our employee-owners has a vested interest in our success. As a result, we consistently meet and exceed our customers’ expectations with our commitment to safety, service, and integrity. Join us today. We Own It!

Manages the site safety program on assigned project. Educates and trains Austin Commercial project staff in federal, state, and local laws, ensuring compliance with the company’s current safety manual, policies and expectations.

Responsibilities

• Builds working relationships with project staff and subcontractor safety representatives
• Creates accurate safety reports and accident investigation documents
• Provides and participates in staff safety training and subcontractor development; possesses strong presentation skills
• Represents company in a positive and professional manner with owner and subcontractors
• Creates and facilitates safety training on a variety of subjects that align with particular project schedules
• Builds and maintains relationships with key vendors (subcontractors, suppliers, architects, etc.)
• Participates in safety organizations outside of the company and in assigned region
• Ensures compliance with the company’s current safety manual, policies and expectations.

Requirements

• OSHA 510 less than five years old
• Authorized OSHA 500 Trainer
• Five years current General Contractor experience OR
  • Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Safety and Health OR
  • BCSP Certification (SMS, CHST, ASP, CSP) + three years of current General Contractor experience
• OSHA 500 preferred
• BSCP Certification preferred
• Current on CPR and First Aid certifications
• SWPP knowledge
• Advanced knowledge of construction processes and procedures
• Proficient in relevant software
• Outstanding communication and negotiation abilities; has the ability to have effective crucial conversations
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States. Austin Commercial is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position.

Benefits & Compensation

• We offer excellent benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, and a matching 401K plan. We are proud to be a 100% Employee-Owned Company (ESOP)! To learn more about our employee-ownership structure, please go to https://www.austin-ind.com/our-company/100-employee-owned.

Austin Commercial is an Equal Opportunity Employer. See the “Know Your Rights” poster available in English and Spanish.

About Austin Commercial

Become an owner of one of North America's most respected and fastest-growing commercial construction firms! Austin Commercial’s employee-owners put our expertise to work in regional and national operations, building iconic projects that set the bar in our industry. Whether world-class airports and aviation facilities, technologically advanced healthcare facilities, cutting-edge educational and research facilities, professional sports stadiums, high-rises, hospitality, and other leading commercial markets, Austin’s industry expertise and ingenuity are second to none. Become an employee-owner today, grow your career, and put your skills to work at Austin Commercial. To learn more about us, visit https://www.austin-ind.com/what-we-do/commercial.

No Third-Party Inquiries Please

This Company does not accept and will not consider unsolicited resumes or any other unsolicited candidate information submitted to the Company or any of its employee-owners by staffing agencies, search firms, or third-party recruiters in response to a posted vacancy. The Company will not pay any placement fee(s) without a written agreement to do so (i.e., payment must be required pursuant to the terms of a written agreement).

Any unsolicited resumes or candidate information submitted to this Company or any of its employee-owners becomes the property of the Company.

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