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Senior Safety Manager

JE Dunn Construction·Full Time·Posted September 28, 2026

Location
Austin, TX
Pay
Pay not posted

Lead field safety programs, investigations, and safety teams for a major Austin construction operation.

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Job Summary

JE Dunn is seeking a Senior Safety Manager in Austin to lead division-wide field safety programs, support project teams, and manage Safety Managers. The role reports to the division leadership structure and offers a potential path to Safety Director.

Responsibilities

  • Plan, implement, and oversee safety programs and teams across construction projects.
  • Represent the company during OSHA and insurance inspections.
  • Lead serious or catastrophic incident investigations and ensure reporting, corrective actions, and abatements are completed.
  • Conduct project safety audits, track trends, and recommend program improvements.
  • Support drug and alcohol testing, workers’ compensation claims, insurance coordination, and safety reporting.
  • Participate in operational meetings and provide safety metrics and claim updates to senior management.
  • Support safety training strategy, delivery, technology, and record retention as needed.

Required Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in occupational safety, occupational health, construction management, or a related field; relevant experience may substitute.
  • At least 8 years of construction safety experience.
  • At least 2 years of people-management experience.
  • Advanced verbal and written communication skills and working knowledge of federal, state, local, and company safety requirements.
  • Experience with construction safety software, SIMS, MS Office, and related construction technology.
  • Valid and unrestricted driver’s license.

Compensation and Benefits

This is a professional non-union position with access to the company’s professional benefits package. The employer maintains a drug-free workplace and requires background screening.

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