A Safety Manager inspects work environments and procedures for health and safety concerns, and develops programs to reduce the risk of injury or illness. May specialize in a particular type of industry or in certain kind of safety and health risk, such as radiation, hazardous chemicals, or ergonomics. Works in offices, factories, or mines.
Monday-Friday | 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM Approximately 50 Hours Per Week Why This Opportunity? Join a contractor supporting the early phases of a large-scale data center construction project in Kerrville, TX. This role will oversee safety for trenching, excavation, underground utility installation, and heavy equipment operations while ensuring work is completed safely and in compliance with OSHA standards. This is an excellent opportunity for a construction safety professional with strong excavation experience who enjoys maintaining a visible field presence and supporting high-risk civil construction activities on a rapidly growing data center project. Required Qualifications OSHA 500 or 510 Certification Minimum 5 years of construction safety experience Proven trenching and excavation safety experience Preferred Qualifications Data center construction experience Competent Person - ExcavationTrenching Bilingual Preferred Experience working around heavy equipment and earthmoving operations CHST, ASP, CSP, or other BCSP credential What You'll Be Doing Oversee daily safety activities for trenching and excavation operations Conduct routine site inspections, audits, and risk assessments Monitor excavation protection systems, spoil pile placement, and safe access/egress Support underground utility installation and civil construction activities Monitor heavy equipment operations and material handling Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations and project safety requirements Lead incident investigations and corrective action implementation Review Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), excavation permits, and pre-task plans Maintain safety documentation, reports, and compliance records Partner with project leadership to proactively identify and mitigate hazards Promote a positive safety culture throughout the project Technical Knowledge Candidates should have working knowledge of: OSHA Construction Standards
OSHA 29 CFR 1926
Subpart P (Excavations) TrenchingExcavation Safety Protective Systems (Sloping, ShoringShielding) Underground Utility Installation Heavy Equipment Operations Soil ClassificationHazard Recognition Utility LocatingDamage Prevention Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) Development Incident InvestigationRoot Cause Analysis Contractor Safety Management Construction Risk AssessmentMitigation What Success Looks Like The ideal candidate is a highly visible, field-focused safety professional who can proactively identify excavation hazards, ensure compliance with OSHA trenching requirements, collaborate effectively with field crews and project leadership, and support the safe execution of civil construction activities on a fast-paced data center project. Apply Today Qualified candidates should submit a resume for immediate review. If you have experience directly related to the project's scope of work, please ensure it is clearly reflected on your resume, including the specific activities or operations you supported (e.g., trenching, excavation, underground utilities, heavy equipment operations, civil construction, or data center projects). Interviews are actively being scheduled for qualified candidates.
