Safety Manager- Commercial Construction

gpac; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Strong benefits package

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

gpac seeks a hands-on Safety Manager for commercial construction projects in Austin, TX. You will oversee safety programs, conduct inspections, and promote a culture of accountability across active sites.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of construction safety experience, OSHA 30, and excellent communication skills to collaborate with Project Managers and field teams. This is a dynamic role with significant impact on project safety and success.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of construction safety experience.
• Experience with a General Contractor preferred.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and construction safety standards.
• OSHA 30 required; OSHA 500/510 preferred.
• Experience conducting jobsite inspections, audits, and safety training.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively with field and project management teams.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage safety programs across active commercial construction projects.
• Conduct regular jobsite safety inspections, audits, and assessments.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations and company safety policies.
• Partner with Project Managers, Superintendents, and field teams to identify and mitigate potential hazards.
• Lead safety orientations, toolbox talks, training, and educational programs.
• Investigate incidents, near misses, and safety concerns and develop corrective action plans.
• Maintain accurate safety documentation, reports, and records.
• Assist project teams with preconstruction safety planning and job hazard analysis.
• Monitor subcontractor safety performance and ensure compliance with project requirements.
• Help implement and continuously improve company-wide safety initiatives.
• Promote a proactive safety culture focused on accountability, communication, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Construction safety

OSHA regulations

Incident investigation

Safety training

Communication skills

Field collaboration

Project management

Organizational skills

Education

OSHA 30

OSHA 500/510

Job description

SAFETY MANAGER - COMMERCIAL CONSTRUCTION

A well-established General Contractor who is doing a multi-billion dollar project is seeking an experienced Safety Manager to oversee and promote a strong safety culture across commercial construction projects. This is an excellent opportunity for a safety professional who enjoys working directly with project teams and has a strong understanding of OSHA regulations and construction safety best practices.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage safety programs across active commercial construction projects
• Conduct regular jobsite safety inspections, audits, and assessments
• Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations and company safety policies
• Partner with Project Managers, Superintendents, and field teams to identify and mitigate potential hazards
• Lead safety orientations, toolbox talks, training, and educational programs
• Investigate incidents, near misses, and safety concerns and develop corrective action plans
• Maintain accurate safety documentation, reports, and records
• Assist project teams with preconstruction safety planning and job hazard analysis
• Monitor subcontractor safety performance and ensure compliance with project requirements
• Help implement and continuously improve company-wide safety initiatives
• Promote a proactive safety culture focused on accountability, communication, and continuous improvement

Qualifications

• 5+ years of construction safety experience
• Experience with a General Contractor preferred
• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and construction safety standards
• OSHA 30 required; OSHA 500/510 preferred
• Experience conducting jobsite inspections, audits, and safety training
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively with field and project management teams
• Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities

What We're Looking For

The ideal candidate is a hands-on safety professional who can build strong relationships with project teams while maintaining high safety standards. This person should be comfortable working in the field, identifying risks before they become issues, and helping teams develop practical solutions to keep projects safe and on track.

WHY JOIN

• Competitive compensation
• Strong benefits package
• Opportunity for career growth
• Stable, well-established General Contractor
• Collaborative team environment
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the company's safety culture

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.