Safety Manager - Waco

Heicivil; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

HEI Civil in Waco, Texas, seeks a Safety Manager to plan, implement, and oversee the field safety program across construction projects in the region.

The role requires monitoring compliance with federal, state, and Owner safety requirements, company policies, and leading safety initiatives across teams. Candidates should have strong leadership, OSHA knowledge, and experience in heavy civil environments.

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of construction safety practices and OSHA regulations.
• Strong leadership and decision-making skills for prioritizing and supporting teams.
• Ability to identify hazards, conduct audits, and implement corrective actions.
• Excellent communication with executives, PMs, superintendents, and field personnel.
• Proficient with MS Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams, and safety management tools.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular site inspections to ensure safety compliance and policy adherence.
• Identify hazardous conditions and document abatement actions with follow‑up.
• Write safety reports and track corrective actions across projects.
• Lead orientations, drug screenings, and toolbox talks on safety topics.
• Monitor subcontractors' safety programs and coordinate with project teams.
• Investigate incidents and recommend process changes to prevent recurrence.
• Support insurance audits and safety training for personnel.

Skills

Construction safety knowledge

Leadership

Communication

OSHA regulations

Risk management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Digital safety platforms

Job description

Looking for an opportunity to make a lasting mark on future generations and the communities they call home? Search no further, HEI has been an unrivaled contracting leader for over 50 years, with operations in Arizona, the Carolinas, Colorado, and Texas.

As a top heavy civil construction company, we are dedicated to transforming landscapes across these regions, and we want you to join our team. With a relentless focus on safety, people, quality, and production, we tackle diverse projects that range from roadways and bridges to water infrastructure and environmental restoration.

Our team is comprised of highly skilled individuals, just like you, who are ready to put their best boot forward. Get ready to unearth your true potential and dig into the exciting world of HEI Civil!

We are looking for aSafety Manager to add to our growing Safety team in Waco, Texas. The successful candidate will help with planning, implementing, and overseeing the field safety program by monitoring construction project(s) for compliance with federal, state, and Owner required safety rules and regulations, and Company safety policy.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct regular walk-through inspections of construction sites to ensure compliance with laws and Company policies.
• Identify, document, and recommend abatement of hazardous/potentially hazardous conditions and follow-up to ensure timely hazard abatement.
• Utilize internal safety management systems and tools to write reports to field supervisory and project management staff detailing hazards and abatement techniques.
• Conduct new hire orientation and drug screening.
• Monitor prime contractor and/or subcontractor’s safety programs and may recommend specific solutions to abate/reduce hazardous conditions and follow-up to ensure timely hazard abatement.
• Attend pre-planning and progress meetings to coordinate project-specific safety protocol.
• Conduct on-site safety-related toolbox talks as well as project safety committee meetings
• Investigate work-site safety accidents and confer supervisor to determine root cause and discuss recommendations for changes in work processes to eliminate recurrence.
• Monitor medical treatment of injured employees to ensure that the worker attends treatment and is returned to work at some capacity in a timely manner, and compile progress summary reports of injuries for supervisor.
• Monitor site safety incentive program.
• Utilize internal safety management systems and tools to perform trend analysis to identify problem areas within the project or subcontractor, and other safety trends.
• Assist in training new or existing personnel in basic and some advanced safety related topics.
• Assist supervisor during insurance audits.
• Additional responsibilities as assigned by Manager.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Extensive knowledge of construction safety practices, OSHA regulations, and risk management principles, preferably within heavy civil construction.
• Strong leadership and decision-making skills with the ability to independently manage priorities, resolve issues, and support operational teams.
• Ability to identify hazardous conditions, conduct thorough audits and inspections, and implement effective corrective actions.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to interact professionally with executives, project managers, superintendents, foremen, subcontractors, and field employees.
• Strong computer proficiency required, including Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams, and digital safety management platforms. Candidate must be comfortable managing spreadsheets, tracking corrective actions, generating reports, handling documentation, and navigating multiple software systems daily.
• Experience managing incident investigations, root cause analysis, corrective action tracking, and safety documentation.
• Strong working knowledge of OSHA regulations, hazard recognition, incident investigations, and construction safety management practices.
• Previous experience leading safety initiatives, supporting field operations, and assisting in oversight of safety personnel preferred.
• Experience with General Liability/Risk Management claims, incident management, and corrective action processes preferred.
• Ability to conduct orientations, training sessions, audits, and site visits with minimal supervision.
• Begin working towards CHST designation if not achieved already.
• Proficient in Drug Testing Procedures.

Education and Experience:

• Education: Minimum High School Diploma or GED required.
• Experience: 5+ years of construction safety experience required, preferably within heavy civil construction or related industries.

Licenses/Certifications:

• First Aid/CPR Instructor Certified
• OSHA 510
• OSHA 500
• BCSP Certification; STS, CHST (Preferred)
• CSHO