About the role

  • Safety Manager leading safety protocols for underground utility construction projects in Texas. Focus on excavation, trenching safety, regulatory compliance, and promoting safety culture.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and enforce safety programs for underground utility construction projects
  • Develop, implement, and maintain safety policies and procedures in compliance with OSHA
  • Oversee and enforce excavation and trenching safety in accordance with OSHA Subpart P
  • Ensure compliance with confined space entry procedures for utility structures
  • Conduct regular jobsite safety inspections and audits
  • Lead incident, accident, and near-miss investigations and implement corrective actions
  • Deliver safety orientations, toolbox talks, and ongoing field training
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for OSHA inspections and regulatory agencies
  • Maintain all safety documentation
  • Partner with project managers to proactively identify hazards and improve jobsite safety

Requirements

  • 3–5+ years of safety management experience in underground utilities, civil, or heavy construction
  • Strong working knowledge of OSHA standards, with emphasis on: Excavation & Trenching (29 CFR 1926 Subpart P), Confined Space (Permit & Non-Permit), Heavy equipment and utility installation safety
  • Experience conducting safety training and field audits in active construction environments
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to engage field crews effectively
  • Ability to travel between jobsites across Texas
  • Excellent organizational, verbal, and written communication skills
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software
  • Proficient in reviewing civil construction plans and elevations
  • Bilingual in English/Spanish (preferred)

Benefits

  • None explicitly stated in the job description.

Job title

Safety Manager

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Professional Certificate

Location requirements

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