Safety Manager

About the Positions 

We’re seeking experienced Safety Managers to support large, heavy-civil infrastructure programs—including highways, roads, bridges, transit (including rail and bus), and airport projects delivered through both traditional and alternative delivery methods. Your primary focus will be providing leadership and oversight of all safety efforts on-site, ensuring adherence to project-specific and regulatory safety standards, and fostering a proactive, team-wide culture of safety. You will be responsible for managing safety programs, leading field audits, guiding incident response efforts, and interfacing with clients, contractors, and regulatory agencies to ensure ongoing compliance and risk mitigation throughout the life of the project. 

This posting is for future roles and not for a specific opportunity that is available right now. We accept applications and conduct interviews in advance of upcoming hiring needs. When a candidate is selected, their profile is activated in our talent pool for this specialty area. We notify our talent pool candidates first whenever we have a project need. This posting targets Austin, TX.    

Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following: 

• Implement and maintain project-specific safety procedures in alignment with our firm’s safety program and the prime contractor’s site-wide safety plan. 
• Monitor field activities to ensure compliance with applicable safety regulations, contractual obligations, and project-specific protocols. 
• Conduct regular safety audits and inspections of our team's work areas; track corrective actions and follow up as needed. 
• Coordinate with the GC’s safety team and owner representatives to align on safety expectations, reporting, and field protocols. 
• Lead incident investigations involving our team; document root causes, corrective actions, and communicate lessons learned internally. 
• Support and track safety onboarding, toolbox talks, and ongoing safety training for field staff and subcontracted personnel under our scope. 
• Maintain safety logs, training records, inspection reports, and incident documentation in accordance with project requirements. 
• Participate in coordination meetings, safety stand-downs, and regulatory walkthroughs as a representative of our team. 
• Promote proactive safety practices by modeling safe behavior, reinforcing field hazard awareness, and supporting team accountability. 

Attributes 

• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills. 
• Excellent multitasking and organizational skills. 
• Collaborative mindset that fosters teamwork, trust, and positive relationships. 
• Natural curiosity, problem-solving abilities, and a passion for continuous improvement. 

Minimum Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in occupational safety, construction management, environmental health, or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. 
• 10+ years’ hands-on safety management experience for large (>$500M), complex, heavy-civil infrastructure projects. 
• OSHA 30 certification.  
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate safety responsibilities in environments where multiple contractors, agencies, and clients are present. 
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite/Office 365 (e.g., Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams, PowerPoint, etc.). 

Preferred Qualifications 

• Master’s degree in engineering or construction management. 
• Active professional certifications such as PMP (PMI), CSM (NASP), or CCM (CMAA).  
• OSHA 500/510 certification. 
• Experience with large (>$500M), complex, heavy-civil highways, roads, bridges, transit (including rail and bus), and/or airport projects.  
• Experience delivering projects through both traditional and alternative methods (e.g., DB, CM/GC, P3). 
• Experience in safety roles supporting owners. 
• Experience contributing to safety performance reporting for the prime contractor or public agency client. 
• Proficiency with safety tracking systems such as Procore Safety, HammerTech, Predictive Solutions, or similar. 
• Proficiency with Power BI, Tableau, or similar platforms for building interactive dashboards and KPI visualizations. 

Compensation Details 

The salary range listed for this role is $85k-$120k/year ($41-$57/hour). The final salary offered will be based on multiple factors and thoughtfully aligned with each candidate’s level of experience, breadth of skills, total education achieved, certifications/licenses that have been obtained, geographic location, etc. 

Just LOOK at the Benefits We Offer! 

• Unlimited flexible time off 
• Paid holidays 
• Paid parental leave 
• Health, dental, and vision insurance 
• Flexible spending accounts (healthcare and dependent or elder care)  
• Long-term disability insurance  
• Short-term disability insurance  
• Life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment 
• 401(k) plan with guaranteed employer contribution  
• Formal career planning and development program  
• $2,500 annually toward professional development  
• Wellness program with monthly wellness stipend  
• Company cell phone or cell phone plan reimbursement  
• Free personalized meal planning and nutrition support with a registered dietitian  
• Free personal financial planning services  
• Employee assistance program  
• Employee discounts  
• Employee referral bonus  
• Specific plan details and coverage for each benefit noted above will be provided upon offer. 

Luster is committed to creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to criminal history, race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. This employer participates in E-Verify. The employer will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee's I-9 to confirm work authorization.

All positions may be subject to a background check and drug test once a conditional offer of employment is made for any convictions directly related to its duties and responsibilities, in accordance with all applicable local, state, and/or federal regulations.

This job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.

Luster does not accept unsolicited resumes. In the absence of a signed agreement, Luster will not consider or agree to payment of any kind. Any unsolicited resumes presented to Luster personnel, including those submitted to Luster hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Luster.

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