Safety Manager I (Austin, TX) Austin Bridge & Road

Austin Industries is one of the nations largest most diversified U.S.-based construction companies. With more than 8000 employee-owners Austin Industries provides nearly every type of civil commercial and industrial construction services through the expertise of our operating companies: Austin Bridge & Road Austin Commercial and Austin Industrial.

Austin Bridge & Road is currently seeking an experienced Safety Manager for a project in Austin Texas. We excel at what we do and are looking for talented professionals that want to excel with us. The Safety Manager I is responsible for managing the site safety program on assigned projects. This role continuously implements and facilitates the required Safety & Health Program principles to ensure a safe and compliant work environment.

Responsibilities:

• Implement the Austin Bridge and Road Safety & Health Program including the EHS management system and apply program principles effectively.
• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with clients management supervisors employees and trade partners.
• Attend preconstruction meetings and review all safety submittals from trade partners.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with project staff trade partner safety representatives and key vendors including suppliers architects and other stakeholders.
• Create and maintain accurate safety incident reports and accident investigation documents.
• Provide and participate in staff safety training sessions and development programs for trade partners aligning training with project scopes and specific work types.
• Represent the company positively and professionally with owners and trade partners.
• Summarize and communicate safety incidents through bulletins updates PowerPoint presentations and site-specific safety plans.
• Manage safety incidents according to Austin Bridge and Roads severity matrix.
• Conduct monthly safety data analysis to identify project trends tracking first aid cases near misses recordable incidents and lost-time accidents. Log and communicate identified trends to project staff for proactive management.
• Strong field presence constantly
• Understand and participate in Incident Loss Analysis (ILA) meetings case management accident investigations and the permit process.
• Adhere to Austin Bridge and Road Crane and Hoist safety policies outlined in the Annual Compliance Signoff and participate in Crane and Hoist safety activities as necessary.
• Immediately notify the designated area manager of any OSHA visit or complaint following the notification hierarchy to ensure all relevant staff are promptly informed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree preferably in Safety or an associates degree with demonstrated progress toward a bachelors degree
• Authorized OSHA 500 trainer
• CPR and First Aid certified
• CMAR and preconstruction experience preferred
• Experience with asphalt laydown operations and asphalt plant operations preferred
• Good organizer meticulous and good public speaker at ease moderating large groups
• Bilingual in Spanish highly desirable

Requirements:

• 10 years of managing construction safety and health processes
• A Certified Safety Professional certificate such as CSP ASP GSP CHST OHST or equivalent credential
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word Excel PowerPoint)
• Requires working outdoors at times in the rain or snow and during cold warm and hot temperatures
• Must be able to work on call as needed
• Valid drivers license
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States. Austin Bridge & Road is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position.

Benefits & Compensation

We offer excellent benefits including medical dental life and disability insurance and a matching 401K plan. We are proud to be a 100% Employee-Owned Company (ESOP)! To learn more about our employee-ownership structure please go to Bridge & Road is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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About Austin Bridge and Road

A leader in the heavy highway and transportation industry for more than 100 years Austin Bridge & Road delivers asphalt and concrete services and builds landmark projects such as complex highway interchanges tollways runways bridges rail projects and water/wastewater facilities.

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Manager