Safety Manager (Houston, TX) - Austin Commercial

Austin Industries; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP - 100% employee-owned

Medical, dental, life and disability

401K with company match

Job summary

Austin Commercial is seeking a Safety Manager for the Houston Texas Division to lead the site safety program, educate staff on federal, state, and local regulations, and ensure compliance with the safety manual.

The role requires 6–8 years of construction safety experience, OSHA 500 trainer status, CPR/First Aid, and BCSP certification; you will train teams, prepare safety reports, and work with subcontractors to uphold safety standards.

Qualifications

• 6–8 years safety experience in construction.
• Authorized OSHA 500 Trainer status.
• Current CPR and First Aid certifications.
• SWPP knowledge.
• Professional safety certification (e.g., BCSP) or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Builds working relationships with project staff and subcontractor safety representatives.
• Creates accurate safety reports and accident investigation documents.
• Provides staff safety training and contributes to subcontractor development.
• Represents the company in a positive, professional manner with owners and subcontractors.
• Develops and facilitates safety training aligned with project schedules.
• Maintains relationships with key vendors and safety resources.
• Participates in safety organizations regionally and beyond.

Skills

OSHA 500 Trainer

CPR/First Aid Certified

Safety certifications

Communication skills

Time management

Tools

Safety software

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 Houston 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

• 6-8 years safety experience in construction industry
• Authorized OSHA 500 Trainer
• Current on CPR and First Aid certifications
• SWPP knowledge
• Safety certification from an accredited organization, such as BCSP or an equal alternative
• Advanced knowledge of construction processes and procedures
• Proficient in relevant software
• Outstanding communication and negotiation abilities; has the ability to have effective crucial conversations
• Manages time and resource allocation appropriately

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.

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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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