Safety Manager (San Antonio, TX) - Austin Bridge & Road

Austin Industries is one of the nation’s largest, most diversified U.S.-based construction companies. With more than 8,000 employee‑owners, Austin Industries provides nearly every type of civil, commercial and industrial construction services through its operating companies: Austin Bridge & Road, Austin Commercial and Austin Industrial. Austin Bridge & Road is seeking an experienced Safety Manager for a project in San Antonio, Texas.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Supervisor of 1‑2 safety professionals

Responsibilities

• Examine project settings from both the work being performed and the client’s operations and processes (equipment used, products, and by‑products).
• Manage preconstruction and bid selection safety process.
• Develop and review project JHA, and safety execution plans for subcontractor selection and compliance.
• Gather information necessary to identify possible exposures and effects to any existing hazards associated with the project and its operations.
• Devise methods (strategies) and make recommendations for eliminating/controlling hazard exposures.
• Interpret and disseminate hazard exposures.
• Develop, prepare, and conduct training as needed to inform employees of proper working methods, controls, and personal protective equipment needed for specific work tasks.
• Evaluate, create, and present findings of non‑compliance with the current HCSS program.
• Create, develop, and present safety‑training programs as assigned, including specialized, re‑certification, new‑hire orientation, and procedural sessions.
• Ensure all training records are well documented and properly filed.
• Monitor the effectiveness of all training information.
• Attend training sessions as needed to improve professional skills.
• Monitor and evaluate the work habits and conditions of all jobs routinely.
• Develop reports or perform administrative functions as requested or instructed.
• Interact with field personnel, supervision, and management to disseminate safety information.
• Conduct and/or attend incident investigations when required.
• Generate, create, and distribute all reports correctly and within given time frames.
• Coordinate and lead project site safety meetings.
• Conduct daily site assessments of work areas.
• Assist in pre‑job activities as needed to assure safety compliance.
• Provide medical treatment at the level of care as needed.
• Report unsafe conditions to management as needed.
• Assist with the issuance, exchange, inventory, and stocking of safety equipment and first‑aid supplies.
• Assist in emergencies involving the directing and accounting of personnel in the event of an emergency.
• Manage incident occurrence (e.g., Workers Comp, injuries, accidents, etc.).
• Establish treatment centers at project locations in case of medical needs.
• Create and conduct periodical training programs as needed.
• Liaison to owner representative.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of construction safety experience on heavy civil projects.
• CHST, CSHO or ASP, CSP certification preferred.
• OSHA 500 preferred.
• CMAR and preconstruction experience preferred.
• Experience with asphalt laydown operations and asphalt plant operations preferred.
• Good organizer, meticulous, and effective public speaker comfortable moderating large groups.
• Bilingual in Spanish highly desirable.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of construction safety experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Safety and Health or a related field.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Proven ability to supervise and mentor a team of 1‑2 safety professionals.

Benefits & Compensation

• Medical, dental, life, and disability insurance.
• Matching 401(k) plan.
• 100 % employee‑owned company (ESOP).

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.

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