Safety Manager

Austin, TX Until 8/21/2026 5+ years exp First posted May 12, 2026 Last posted May 12, 2026
Job description

Job Description

DPR Construction is seeking a safety manager, to be based in our Austin office. This individual will implement DPR’s environmental health and safety plan (EHSP) and related programs at assigned construction project(s)/business units. The safety manager will work with our project management team and our subcontractors to recognize and address potential hazards before they exist and will ensure compliance with our EHSP utilizing behavior-based safety techniques. Responsibilities will include but may not be limited to the following:Responsibilities will include but may not be limited to the following:

  • Lead and live DPR’s injury-free environment  culture.
  • Shepherd and develop career path safety coordinator(s).
  • Lead pre-qualification processes between DPR and its subcontractors.
  • Coach DPR/sub management on safety leadership and management practices.
  • Provide trending analysis for project/ regional data on a weekly, monthly and/or quarterly basis.
  • Foster the development of safety programs and protocols.
  • Develop and blend site-specific safety plan(s) that incorporates both DPR’s and our core market customers’ safe work practices.
  • Assist with the continual development of new methods for abating hazards.
  • Perform regular jobsite safety audits of worksite activities. Share findings, corrective actions and corrective plans with DPR project management.
  • When necessary, DPR EHS should utilize every resource necessary, including escalation, to ensure the maintenance of an injury-free environment.
  • Help monitor the subcontractor selection process and adherence to established environmental safety and health guidelines.
  • Measure team engagement regarding safety management practices.
  • Administrative duties may include maintaining regional safety files such as safety training documentation, applicable medical certifications, environmental testing and special associated training, investigation reports including close calls, injury summaries, leading indicator data and other safety and health documentation.

Qualifications 

We are looking for a flexible, detail-oriented team player with the ability to manage multiple tasks, produce quality work, and consistently meet deadlines. The successful candidate will possess: 

  • Minimum 5 years’ experience on construction sites. 
  • OSHA 500 training. 
  • Competent person, train-the-trainer, and other activity specific certifications. 
  • Familiar with Microsoft office suite. 
  • Oral and writing skills. 
  • Degree in safety management or CHST certification a plus. 
  • Manufacturing / pharmaceutical / OSHPD experience a plus. 
  • Carpenter or laborer union affiliation okay. 
  • Salary-based position.

DPR Construction is a forward-thinking, self-performing general contractor specializing in technically complex and sustainable projects for the advanced technology, life sciences, healthcare, higher education and commercial markets. Founded in 1990, DPR is a great story of entrepreneurial success as a private, employee-owned company that has grown into a multi-billion-dollar family of companies with offices around the world.

Working at DPR, you'll have the chance to try new things, explore unique paths and shape your future. Here, we build opportunity together—by harnessing our talents, enabling curiosity and pursuing our collective ambition to make the best ideas happen. We are proud to be recognized as a great place to work by our talented teammates and leading news organizations like U.S. News and World Report, Forbes, Fast Company and Newsweek.

Explore our open opportunities at www.dpr.com/careers.

About this role

Summary

Implement safety programs, ensure compliance, lead safety culture, perform audits, and foster hazard prevention.

Job title

Safety Manager

Experience level

5+ years

Minimum experience

5+ years exp

Industry

construction

Location requirements

Austin, TX; remote work not specified.

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

OSHA 500 trainingcompetent persontrain-the-trainer certificationMicrosoft Officeoral and written communication

Preferred skills

safety managementhazard analysisenvironmental testingconstruction safety

Specializations

safety managementhazard recognitionOSHA 500behavior-based safety
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Austin, TX, USA

Work arrangement unknown City