Deputy Safety Manager

About us: Alamo NEX Construction, LLC is a part of the Ferrovial Group in Texas. In 2021, the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) selected Alamo NEX Construction, LLC, a joint venture between Ferrovial Construction Texas, LLC and DBW, LLC (both Ferrovial Group subsidiaries), to complete the Interstate 35 (I-35) NEX Central Project. This project is a $1.5 billion Texas Design-Build (DB) project through the cities of San Antonio, Live Oak, Selma, and Schertz that will consist of non-tolled improvements along I-35, I-140, and Loop 1604. The proposed improvements will include the addition of elevated managed lanes to I-35, addition of 4 connector bridges at the I-35/I-410 North interchange, addition of 4 connector bridges at the I-35/Loop 1604 interchange, and widening of Loop 1604 in Bexar and Guadalupe Counties. Job Description:

Description: The Deputy Safety Manager must be familiar with safety and occupational health principles, practices, procedures, OSHA, federal safety and occupational health standards. Must be able to plan, organize, direct, operate, execute inspect and/or evaluate a safety program for a construction safety program.

• Maintains a comprehensive knowledge of Company specific Health, Safety & Security (HSS) standards, programs and goals.
• Manages and trains subordinates assigned to her/his area on HSS activities, duties may include the calculation and control of HSS budgets, staffing requirements and schedules, preparation of certification/classification programs and the preparation of the supporting HSS documents.
• Liaise as necessary between the Company, clients, insurance carriers and regulatory agencies in order to provide assistance and resolution in regard to audits, remedial actions, workers compensation claims and other HSS related issues.
• Makes decisions independently on engineering/scientific problems and methods relating to HSS using advanced techniques, modifications and extensions of theories.
• Runs gap analyses to identify and address program gaps that may occur between Company practices, client requirements, and regulatory/legislative requirements.
• Supervises the collection, protection and data storage related to project incidents that may result in litigation.
• Promotes and fosters HSS standards and goals with programs throughout the company and /or project to ensure a safe and productive work environment.
• Manages, trains and supervises HSS employees, inspectors, consultants and other employees working in the HSS department.

Qualifications:

• Demonstrated commitment to safety; with the ability to identify safety improvement opportunities is a must.
• Bachelors degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, Safety Engineering, or related discipline or subject matter knowledge experience, skills and abilities acquired through work experience.
• If no bachelors degree, 10 plus years experience in a construction company with occupational safety responsibility required.
• Strong leadership and training skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with audiences that include but are not limited to management, coworkers, clients, vendors, contractors, and visitors.
• Ability to learn and apply knowledge of applicable local, state/province, and federal/national statutes and guidelines.
• Attention to detail and work in a time-conscious and time-effective manner.
• Demonstrated sustained high-level performance in safety & environmental functions with strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to simultaneously handle a variety of safety & environmental projects and assignments and to bring an effective approach to the solution of technical objectives.
• Ability to maintain security and confidentiality of sensitive documents and personnel information.
• Valid drivers license.
• Computer literate and the use of Microsoft programs to include Excel, Word, Outlook, and the internet.
• Safety Certifications required or the ability to acquire these certifications: OSHA 500/30 card, MOT Certification, Safety certifications from an accredited organization (CSP, ASP, SMP), First Aid,/CPR Certification.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

Organizational Relationships:

• Reports directly to Senior Safety Manager.

Work Environment

• Recurring field trips outside of the office to the field project is required.

The Statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and levels of work performed by employees, but are not a complete list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.

Alamo NEX Construction, LLC provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, age, disability, or status as a Vietnam Era or special disabled veteran in accordance with applicable federal and state laws. Alamo NEX Construction, LLC complies with applicable local, state, and federal laws governing nondiscrimination in employment at each location the Company operates. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to: hiring, placement, promotion, termination, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.