Site Safety Leader

Site Safety Leader

Location: Austin, TX

Build More Than a Career in Safety—Build Your Future.

A nationally recognized commercial general contractor is seeking a Site Safety Leader to support large-scale construction projects throughout the Austin area. This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced safety professional who enjoys working closely with field operations, building relationships, and making a meaningful impact on every project.

This position offers the opportunity to join an established and respected builder known for its commitment to safety, quality, and employee development. For the right individual, there is a clear path for long-term career growth, including the potential to advance into a Safety Manager position.

What You'll Do

As the Site Safety Leader, you'll be responsible for helping foster a proactive safety culture across the jobsite while partnering with project teams to ensure every employee and trade partner returns home safely each day.

Responsibilities include:

• Lead and support all onsite safety initiatives.

• Conduct daily jobsite safety inspections and identify potential hazards.

• Partner with Superintendents, Project Managers, subcontractors, and owners to maintain a safe work environment.

• Conduct new hire orientations, toolbox talks, and ongoing safety training.

• Assist with incident investigations and recommend corrective actions.

• Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations and company safety standards.

• Help develop project-specific safety plans for high-risk activities.

• Promote a culture built on accountability, communication, and continuous improvement.

• Serve as a trusted safety resource for project teams throughout construction.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years of construction safety experience with a commercial General Contractor preferred.

• OSHA 30 Certification required.

• Experience conducting safety orientations, inspections, and training.

• Strong understanding of OSHA standards and commercial construction safety practices.

• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

• Ability to work effectively with field teams, subcontractors, and project leadership.

• Comfortable working in an active construction environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual (English/Spanish)

• CHST Certification or ability to obtain within six months

• OSHA 500 Certification or eligibility to obtain

• First Aid / CPR / AED Certification

• Experience with large commercial construction projects

We're Looking For Someone Who...

• Leads by example.

• Builds trust with field teams.

• Takes ownership and accountability.

• Communicates with confidence and professionalism.

• Enjoys coaching others rather than simply enforcing rules.

• Thrives in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.

• Wants to continue growing professionally within a respected organization.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Opportunity to work on high-profile commercial construction projects throughout Central Texas.

• Join one of the industry's most respected commercial builders.

• Strong company culture centered around safety, collaboration, and professional development.

• Clear opportunity for career advancement into a Safety Manager role.

• Long-term career stability with a growing organization.

If you're passionate about creating safer jobsites, building strong relationships with project teams, and advancing your career in construction safety, we'd love to speak with you.