Safety Manager

Dashiell, an operating unit of Quanta Services (trading as PWR), is a leading national provider of technical and construction services supporting critical electric infrastructure. We serve electric utilities, power generation, industrial, renewable, and energy markets with integrated capabilities spanning planning and system studies, engineering and design, maintenance and testing, program management, construction, and turnkey EPC delivery.

With more than 60 years of experience executing large, complex projects, Dashiell specializes in medium- and high-voltage electrical infrastructure and delivers safe, reliable solutions across the full project lifecycle. Backed by the scale, resources, and safety culture of Quanta Services, Dashiell partners with clients to build and maintain the infrastructure that powers communities and economies. Learn more at

Primary Function:

The Safety Manager is a field-focused leadership role responsible for directing and sustaining a strong safety culture across assigned projects while ensuring compliance with all regulatory, client, and Company requirements. This position is responsible for supervising, coaching, developing, and evaluating Field Safety Representatives while ensuring consistent execution of safety expectations, documentation, and compliance standards. In addition to supervisory responsibilities, the Safety Manager will directly support select projects as needed.

This position will be based in our Deer Park office located at 1300 Underwood Road Deer Park, Texas and will report to Dashiell’s Vice President of Safety. Consistent and visible time in the field is a critical component of this role.

Duties & Responsibilities

Employee may be called upon to perform any or all of the following functions:

Leadership & Oversight

• Supervise, mentor, and evaluate Field Safety Representatives.
• Ensure consistent execution of daily safety responsibilities across all assigned sites.
• Provide performance coaching and development for field safety personnel.
• Conduct periodic field audits of assigned representatives to ensure quality and consistency.
• Coordinate field coverage planning and resource allocation.
• Support recruiting and onboarding of field safety personnel as needed.

Field Safety Execution

• Maintain visible presence at project sites to observe operations and reinforce safe work practices.
• Develop and implement pre-job safety execution plans and Job Safety Task Analyses (JSTAs).
• Perform jobsite safety audits, inspections, and consultations addressing compliance, procedural, subcontractor, equipment, and environmental concerns.
• Support high-risk activities including energized work, confined space, LOTO, and heavy equipment operations.
• Ensure inspection, testing, and documentation of safety equipment including insulated tools, rubber goods, protective grounds, and fall protection systems.

Compliance & Investigation

• Interpret and apply OSHA, DOT, NFPA, NESC, and client-specific safety regulations.
• Lead and review incident investigations conducted by Field Safety Representatives.
• Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Ensure timely and accurate completion of safety reports, documentation, and required submissions.
• Represent the company during client audits, regulatory inspections, and third-party reviews.

Training & Communication

• Oversee and support delivery of safety and compliance training.
• Participate in jobsite safety meetings and client-mandated meetings.
• Provide technical guidance and safety leadership to operations teams.
• Serve as a subject matter expert (SME) in the development and continuous improvement of safety programs, standards, and best practices across construction and field operations.

Perform special projects and complete other duties as assigned or requested.

How You Will Make an Impact

• Strengthen consistency and accountability across field safety operations.
• Improve day-to-day performance of Field Safety Representatives.
• Reduce incident rates through proactive leadership and coaching.
• Enhance regulatory and client compliance across projects.
• Improve field coverage planning and safety visibility.
• Elevate Dashiell’s safety culture through structured leadership and engagement.

Minimum Qualifications / Experience

· High school diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety or related field preferred.

· Minimum of 7+ years of construction, craft, or safety experience in construction or industrial environments.

· Experience in substation and/or transmission construction is highly preferred.

· Prior supervisory or leadership experience preferred.

· Certifications, including: CSP, CHST, OHST, CESCP, CUSP preferred.

· OSHA 30-Hour Construction certification required.

· OSHA 500 advanced credential preferred.

· Strong knowledge of OSHA, DOT, NFPA, NESC, and construction safety standards.

· Demonstrated experience leading incident investigations and root cause analysis.

· Strong leadership, communication, and coaching abilities.

· Ability to exercise independent judgment in field-based environments.

· Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

· Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record required.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to sit for extended periods during office-based work.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods during field visits.
• Ability to walk on uneven terrain, gravel, and graded surfaces.
• Ability to navigate active construction environments including stairs, ramps, and temporary walkways.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds occasionally.
• Ability to wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including hard hat, safety glasses, steel-toe boots, FR clothing, and hearing protection.
• Ability to travel to project sites as required.
• Maintenance of a valid driver’s license.
• Acceptable driving record.
• Compliance with company motor vehicle policies.
• Compliance with drug and alcohol testing requirements where applicable.

Environmental Conditions

• Combination of climate-controlled office work and outdoor construction environments.
• Exposure to varying weather conditions including heat, cold, wind, and rain.
• Exposure to noise, dust, and industrial conditions during site visits.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions as defined by Company policy.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Dashiell is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law.

Dashiell offers a competitive compensation and benefits package. Benefits include company-paid life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, long-term disability insurance, and an employee assistance program. Additional benefit offerings include medical coverage through a traditional PPO or one of two high-deductible health plans (with FSA or HSA options), dental and vision coverage, supplemental life insurance, short-term disability, critical illness insurance, group accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, and a 401(k) plan with immediate vesting, among others.

Candidates must be at least 18 years of age and legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis without current or future visa sponsorship. Third-party recruiters and agencies, please do not contact us regarding this position.