Senior Construction Safety Leader for Civil & Utilities

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

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.