Senior Field Safety Leader – Heavy Civil Construction

Harper Brothers Construction LLC; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Paid holidays

401(k)

Medical insurance

Vision

Dental

Job summary

Harper Brothers Construction is seeking a proactive Safety Specialist to support multiple construction projects from Austin, TX, and surrounding areas. You will prevent incidents by partnering with operations teams and promoting accountability and safety excellence in the field.

The role requires independent leadership, strong field presence, and the ability to train crews, conduct inspections, implement risk controls, and ensure OSHA and client requirements are met across projects.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health, Construction Management, or a related field preferred.
• OSHA 30-Hour Construction Certification required; OSHA 500 preferred.
• First Aid/CPR certification required or ability to obtain upon hire.
• CHST, CSP, ASP, or other professional safety certifications are highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive safety inspections and risk assessments across projects.
• Identify safety concerns and develop corrective actions to reduce risk.
• Advise project managers and field personnel on safety best practices.
• Lead safety orientations, toolbox talks, and training programs.
• Investigate incidents and perform root cause analysis with corrective actions.
• Monitor OSHA compliance and client safety requirements on sites.
• Review safety performance metrics and push for continuous improvement.
• Support subcontractor management and alignment with safety expectations.

Skills

OSHA knowledge

Field safety leadership

Risk assessment

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Safety/Construction degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Safety reporting systems

Job description

Harper Brothers Construction is seeking a proactive Safety Specialist to support multiple construction projects from Austin, TX, and surrounding areas. You will prevent incidents by partnering with operations teams and promoting accountability and safety excellence in the field.

The role requires independent leadership, strong field presence, and the ability to train crews, conduct inspections, implement risk controls, and ensure OSHA and client requirements are met across projects.