Safety Manager- Heavy Civil Construction

Lvi-Associates; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Lvi-Associates in Waco, Texas seeks an experienced Safety Manager to oversee field safety operations across active construction projects, ensuring OSHA compliance and company standards. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in construction safety, CHST/OSHA certifications preferred, strong incident investigation and leadership skills, and proficiency with safety data management tools.

Join a team focused on proactive hazard identification, training, audits, and continuous safety improvements on heavy

Qualifications

• 5+ years of construction safety experience, preferably heavy civil.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations, hazard recognition, investigations, and risk management.
• Experience conducting site audits, inspections, and corrective actions.

Responsibilities

• Conduct jobsite inspections to ensure safety standards.
• Identify hazardous conditions and implement corrective actions.
• Prepare safety reports detailing hazards and trends.

Skills

Safety leadership

OSHA regulations

Incident investigations

Safety training

Hazard identification

Safety audits

Communication

Data management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

OSHA 500/510 preferred

First Aid/CPR Instructor

BCSP (STS, CHST) preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Teams

Job description

Safety Manager- Heavy Civil Construction (PR/607826) Waco, Texas

We are seeking an experienced Safety Manager to support and oversee field safety operations across active construction projects. This individual will play a key role in planning, implementing, and managing comprehensive safety programs while ensuring compliance with OSHA regulations, company policies, and owner requirements. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in construction safety, experience supporting field operations, and a proactive approach to hazard identification and risk mitigation.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct regular jobsite inspections and audits to ensure compliance with federal, state, and company safety standards.
• Identify hazardous conditions, document findings, and work with project teams to implement corrective actions.
• Prepare and distribute safety reports detailing hazards, trends, and recommendations.
• Facilitate new hire orientations, drug testing, and ongoing safety training programs.
• Monitor subcontractor safety performance and assist with corrective action planning when necessary.
• Participate in project planning and progress meetings to develop and implement project-specific safety strategies.
• Lead toolbox talks, safety committee meetings, and other field safety initiatives.
• Investigate incidents and accidents, perform root cause analysis, and develop measures to prevent recurrence.
• Monitor injured employee treatment and return-to-work programs.
• Track and manage site safety incentive programs.
• Analyze safety data and trends to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Support insurance audits and maintain accurate safety documentation.
• Assist with training and development of field personnel on safety-related topics.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of construction safety experience, preferably within heavy civil, utility, infrastructure, or related construction sectors.
• Strong working knowledge of OSHA regulations, hazard recognition, incident investigations, and risk management principles.
• Experience conducting site audits, safety inspections, incident investigations, and corrective action tracking.
• Ability to work independently while partnering with project managers, superintendents, foremen, and executive leadership.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams, and digital safety management platforms.
• Experience with claims management, incident reporting, and safety documentation preferred.
• Ability to conduct training sessions, orientations, audits, and site visits with minimal supervision.
• CHST certification or willingness to work toward certification preferred.

Education & Certifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• OSHA 500 and OSHA 510 preferred.
• First Aid/CPR Instructor Certification preferred.
• BCSP Certifications (STS, CHST) preferred.