Safety Manager

Early Careers & Talent Acquisition Recruiter at Austin Bridge & Road

Austin Industries is one of the nation’s largest, most diversified U.S.

-based construction companies with more than 7,000 employee-owners. 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.

Austin Bridge & Road is currently seeking an experienced Safety Manager for projects in Austin, Texas area
. The Safety Manager supports the Safety Director by implementing safety reviews of job sites and ensuring a safe, healthy, and accident‑free work environment through oversight of safety systems and training to office and field personnel.

• Supervisor 1-2 safety professionals

• 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 task.
• Evaluate, create, and present findings of non‑compliance with the current HCSS program.
• Create, develop, and present safety‑training programs as assigned to include 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: i.e., 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.

• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in safety management.
• 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 good public speaker at ease moderating large groups.
• Knowledge of MS Word, MS Excel, MS Access, and PowerPoint software is required.
• Bilingual preferred, highly desirable.

• Minimum of 5-10 years of experience in safety management within construction or related industries.
• Bachelor’s degree in Safety and Health or a related field preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access).
• Proven ability to supervise and mentor a team of 1-2 safety professionals.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and effective public speaking skills, including leading safety training and incident investigations.
• 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.

We offer excellent benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, and a matching 401(k) plan. We are proud to be a 100% Employee‑Owned Company (ESOP)! To learn more about our employee‑ownership structure, please go to

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Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Management, Manufacturing, and Engineering

Construction and Civil Engineering