Health and Safety Manager

About the role

The Health and Safety Manager serve as the senior construction safety leader for (Department), responsible for implementation, oversight, and enforcement of the Harris County Worksite Safety Policy adopted by Commissioners Court on November 13, 2025. The HSM develops, manages, and enforces safety programs, training protocols, and contractor oversight practices to ensure compliance with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards, Texas state law, and Harris County requirements. This position directly supervises [Department] Safety Compliance Inspectors, conducts field inspections, investigates incidents, and exercises stop-work authority for imminent danger conditions in accordance with County policy. The HSM works collaboratively with project managers, engineers, contractors, and executive leadership to prevent injuries, reduce construction risk, and maintain a proactive safety culture across the department's construction and maintenance operations.

Responsibilities

• Regulatory Compliance & Policy Implementation (25%)
  • Oversee implementation of Harris County Worksite Safety Policy within (Department)
  • Maintain comprehensive knowledge of OSHA construction standards, Texas state safety regulations, and County requirements
  • Develop and maintain department safety programs, procedures, inspection protocols, and documentation standards
  • Ensure consistent application of safety regulations and enforcement practices across all Department projects
  • Coordinate with Harris County Risk Management and DEEO on workers' compensation claims and compliance issues
• Supervision & Team Development (20%)
  • Directly supervise Department Safety Compliance Inspectors, including work assignment, performance evaluation, and professional development
  • Conduct quality assurance reviews of inspection reports and investigation findings
  • Develop and deliver technical training on emerging hazards, regulatory changes, and
  • Provide coaching and performance feedback to develop inspector capabilities
• Field Oversight & Hazard Mitigation (20%)
  • Conduct construction site audits for safety hazards requiring intervention
  • Exercise stop-work authority for imminent danger conditions in accordance with Harris County Worksite Safety Policy
  • Ensure all workers, visitors, and County staff complete required OSHA and safety training prior to site access
  • Verify contractor compliance with site-specific safety plans and County standards
• Incident Investigation & Analysis (15%)
  • Oversee incident investigations involving injuries, near-misses, or property damage
  • Perform root cause analysis and develop corrective action recommendations
  • Interface with workers' compensation claims process and support return-to-work strategies
  • Analyze incident trends to identify systemic risks and recommend program improvements
• Contractor Safety Management (15%)
  • Evaluate contractor safety performance and coordinate with project managers on corrective actions