Area Safety Manager (Austin, TX) - Austin Commercial

Do you want to make a difference? Do you want to grow your career at one of the industry’s leading construction firms? Put your expertise and project engineering skills to work at Austin Commercial. Austin Commercial is currently seeking an Area Safety Manager with our Austin, TX Division. We set the standard for commercial construction and we’re looking for talented construction professionals to join us. Austin is 100% employee-owned, so every one of our employee-owners has a vested interest in our success. As a result, we consistently meet and exceed our customers’ expectations with our commitment to safety, service, and integrity. Join us today. We Own It!

Leads the management of the company safety program within a business unit or region. Oversees the education and training of Austin Commercial project staff in federal, state, and local laws, ensuring the compliance of Austin’s safety, health, and environmental policies.

Responsibilities:

• Builds working relationships with project staff and subcontractor safety representatives
• Ensures compliance with the company’s current safety manual, policies and expectations, conducting project safety reviews as needed
• Creates accurate safety reports and accident investigation documents
• Provides, participates, and leads staff in safety training and subcontractor development; possesses strong presentation skills
• Represents company in a positive and professional manner with owner and subcontractors
• Creates and facilitates safety training on a variety of subjects that align with particular project schedules
• Builds and maintains relationships with key vendors (subcontractors, suppliers, architects, etc.)
• Participates in safety organizations outside of the company and based in assigned region
• Incorporates regional strategic planning into safety approach

Requirements:

• Associates degree in a safety-related field preferred and/or 10+ years safety experience in the construction industry
• Authorized OSHA 500 Trainer
• Current on CPR and First Aid certifications 
• SWPP knowledge
• Safety certification from an accredited organization, such as BCSP or an equal alternative
• Advanced knowledge of construction processes and procedures preferred
• Proficient in relevant software
• Proven leadership abilities in team-based delivery methods
• Outstanding communication and negotiation abilities with key vendors, including company executives
• Manages time and resource allocation appropriately to provide overall safety leadership to assigned projects

• Applicants must be legally authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States. Austin Commercial 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  https://www.austin-ind.com/our-company/100-employee-owned.

Austin Commercial is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 

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About Austin Commercial 

A leader in the commercial construction industry for more than 100 years, Austin Commercial delivers construction management services, and builds landmark projects such as aviation, healthcare, corporate/office, hospitality, higher education, sports/themed entertainment and semiconductor/fabrication plants.

To learn more about us, visit https://www.austin-ind.com/what-we-do/commercial.

No Third-Party Inquiries Please 

This Company does not accept and will not consider unsolicited resumes or any other unsolicited candidate information submitted to the Company or any of its employee-owners by staffing agencies, search firms, or third-party recruiters in response to a posted vacancy. The Company will not pay any placement fee(s) without a written agreement to do so (i.e., payment must be required pursuant to the terms of a written agreement). 

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