Safety Manager - Construction

Hatched Recruitment Group; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Hatchet Recruitment Group (Texas-based construction contractor) is seeking an experienced Safety Manager to lead safety across active projects and collaborate with project teams, subcontractors and field personnel to ensure safe project delivery.

The ideal candidate has OSHA 510 (and ideally OSHA 500) and 5+ years of construction safety experience, with strong knowledge of OSHA standards and a hands-on approach to safety leadership across diverse project portfolios.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of construction safety experience.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA construction standards and regulations.
• Experience supporting commercial, civil, utility, water-related or similar construction projects.
• Experience with jobsite inspections, JHAs, incident investigations and safety training.
• Strong communication and leadership skills with the confidence to work directly with field teams.
• A practical, hands-on approach to construction safety.
• OSHA 510 and ideally OSHA 500.

Responsibilities

• Developing and implementing project-specific safety plans and procedures.
• Conducting regular jobsite inspections, audits and hazard assessments.
• Leading JHAs, pre-task planning, toolbox talks and safety orientations.
• Providing safety training and guidance to employees and subcontractors.
• Monitoring subcontractor safety performance and project compliance.
• Investigating incidents, near misses and property damage and implementing corrective actions.
• Maintaining safety records, training documentation and OSHA compliance.
• Working with project teams to identify hazards and implement practical solutions.
• Promoting a proactive safety culture and addressing unsafe conditions or practices.

Job description

We are working with a growing Texas-based construction contractor delivering a diverse portfolio of commercial, civil infrastructure, underground utility and water-related projects.

They are looking to appoint an experienced Safety Manager to take a leading role in maintaining and developing safety standards across their projects.

You'll be joining a business where safety is an important part of project delivery and where your experience can directly influence the continued development of the safety function.

With exposure to commercial construction, civil infrastructure, underground utilities and water-related projects, this role offers the opportunity to broaden your experience while taking on greater responsibility within a growing organization.

You will have the opportunity to:

• Work closely with senior leadership, project managers and field supervision.
• Help shape and develop the company's safety culture and processes.
• Gain exposure to a varied portfolio of commercial and civil infrastructure projects.
• Take ownership of safety across active projects rather than simply focusing on compliance.
• Continue developing your professional qualifications and safety expertise.
• Build a long-term career with a growing construction business.

The Role

You will be responsible for providing safety leadership across active projects, working closely with project teams, subcontractors and field personnel to ensure safe and compliant project delivery.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Developing and implementing project-specific safety plans and procedures.
• Conducting regular jobsite inspections, audits and hazard assessments.
• Leading JHAs, pre-task planning, toolbox talks and safety orientations.
• Providing safety training and guidance to employees and subcontractors.
• Monitoring subcontractor safety performance and project compliance.
• Investigating incidents, near misses and property damage and implementing corrective actions.
• Maintaining safety records, training documentation and OSHA compliance.
• Working with project teams to identify hazards and implement practical solutions.
• Promoting a proactive safety culture and addressing unsafe conditions or practices.

The ideal candidate will have:

• 5+ years of construction safety experience.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA construction standards and regulations.
• Experience supporting commercial, civil, utility, water/wastewater or similar construction projects.
• Experience with jobsite inspections, JHAs, incident investigations and safety training.
• Strong communication and leadership skills with the confidence to work directly with field teams.
• A practical, hands-on approach to construction safety.

If you're an experienced Safety Manager with OSHA 510 and ideally OSHA 500, and you're looking for a role where you can make a visible impact, we'd be interested in speaking with you.