Senior Safety Manager-Underground Utilities

LVI Associates; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

LVI Associates in Dallas-Fort Worth is seeking a Senior Safety Manager to lead safety operations across multiple underground utility construction projects. You will partner with operations leaders, project managers, and field supervisors to embed a proactive safety culture on site.

The ideal candidate brings 10+ years in construction safety, with hands-on experience in underground water, wastewater, and storm drain infrastructure. Strong incident investigation and OSHA expertise are essential.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of construction safety experience.
• Significant experience supporting underground utility projects (water, sewer, storm drain, and related infrastructure).
• Proven ability to manage safety across multiple projects and crews.
• Strong incident investigation and root cause analysis experience.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills with the ability to influence field and management teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee all aspects of project safety and health programs across multiple active construction sites.
• Partner with operations leadership, project managers, and superintendents to ensure safety remains a core operational priority.
• Conduct regular site audits, inspections, and risk assessments.
• Develop and implement corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Investigate incidents, near misses, and safety concerns while identifying root causes and preventive measures.
• Deliver training, coaching, and mentorship to field personnel and frontline supervisors.
• Monitor compliance with OSHA regulations, company policies, and client safety requirements.
• Track safety metrics, maintain documentation, and prepare reports for executive leadership.
• Support pre-construction planning by identifying project-specific risks and mitigation strategies.
• Help drive a culture where safety, accountability, and operational excellence are aligned.

Job description

We are partnering with a well-established heavy civil and utility contractor seeking an experienced Senior Safety Manager to lead and strengthen safety operations across multiple underground utility construction projects throughout the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex.

This is a high-impact leadership role for a safety professional who thrives in the field, can effectively influence operational teams, and is passionate about building a proactive safety culture. The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience supporting underground wet utility construction, including water, sewer, storm drain, and related infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee all aspects of project safety and health programs across multiple active construction sites.
• Partner with operations leadership, project managers, and superintendents to ensure safety remains a core operational priority.
• Conduct regular site audits, inspections, and risk assessments.
• Develop and implement corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Investigate incidents, near misses, and safety concerns while identifying root causes and preventive measures.
• Deliver training, coaching, and mentorship to field personnel and frontline supervisors.
• Monitor compliance with OSHA regulations, company policies, and client safety requirements.
• Track safety metrics, maintain documentation, and prepare reports for executive leadership.
• Support pre-construction planning by identifying project-specific risks and mitigation strategies.
• Help drive a culture where safety, accountability, and operational excellence are aligned.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of construction safety experience.
• Significant experience supporting underground utility, heavy civil, water, wastewater, sewer, storm drain, or related infrastructure projects.
• Proven ability to manage safety across multiple projects and crews simultaneously.
• Strong working knowledge of excavation safety, trenching and shoring, confined space entry, utility installation, heavy equipment operations, and traffic control.
• OSHA 500, CHST, CSP, or related certifications preferred.
• Strong incident investigation and root cause analysis experience.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills with the ability to influence field and management teams alike.
• Ability to build relationships and gain buy-in from project teams at all levels.