Safety Manager- Heavy Civil Construction

LVI Associates; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

LVI Associates seeks an experienced Safety Manager to oversee field safety across active construction projects. You will plan, implement, and manage comprehensive safety programs ensuring OSHA compliance and owner requirements.

Lead inspections, incident investigations, training, and hazard mitigation while collaborating with project teams and leadership to protect workers and reduce risk. The role emphasizes data-driven safety improvements and audit readiness.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of construction safety experience.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and risk management.
• Experience with site audits, safety inspections, and incident investigations.
• Ability to work independently with project teams and leadership.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Experience with claims management and safety documentation preferred.
• Ability to conduct training, orientations, audits, and site visits.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular jobsite inspections and audits for compliance.
• Identify hazards, document findings, and implement corrective actions.
• Prepare and distribute safety reports on hazards and trends.
• Lead safety trainings, new hire orientations, and toolbox talks.
• Monitor subcontractor safety performance and corrective actions.
• Participate in project planning to develop safety strategies.
• Investigate incidents, perform root cause analysis, prevent recurrence.
• Monitor return-to-work programs and injury management.
• Track site safety incentive programs and data trends.
• Support insurance audits with accurate safety documentation.
• Assist with training of field personnel on safety topics.

Skills

Safety management

Hazard recognition

Incident investigations

Leadership

Communication

Training delivery

Site audits

Education

High School Diploma or GED

OSHA 500

OSHA 510

First Aid/CPR Instructor Certification

BCSP Certifications (STS, CHST)

CSHO designation

CHST certification

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Teams

Digital safety management platforms

Job description

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

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.
• CSHO designation preferred.