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Safety, Health & Environmental Manager
Balfour Beatty
Location : Fort Worth, TX, 76102
Job Type : Contractor
Salary : competitive
Date Posted : 2 December 2025
Balfour Beatty
Safety, Health & Environmental Manager
Become Part of Our Team
As an industry leader Balfour Beatty offers employees a comprehensive benefits package with competitive salaries and more including:
- Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
- Health Savings Account
- 401(k) with company match
- Flexible Spending Accounts (Dependent & Medical Reimbursement)
- Vacation Time
- Sick Time
- Holidays
- Paid Volunteer time
- Tuition Assistance
- Employee Referral Bonus
Summary
Balfour Beatty Construction seeks a Safety, Health & Environmental Manager to join our team in Fort Worth, TX. This position is responsible for the implementation of the company’s safety and loss prevention programs. In addition, this role ensures job-site employees and subcontractors are trained in all safety programs and protocol, including federal/state regulations, in order to prevent accidents and/or injuries. All of the work is local, so there will be no overnight travel related to projects.
Essential Functions
Coordinate and facilitate safety training and incentive programs, maintain statistical information on costs and frequency, perform accident investigations, manage safety personnel and consultants, including the following specific tasks:
- Jobsite visits/safety audits – frequency as dictated by project and/or project personnel
- Project safety start -up packets – new-hire packets, federal /state compliance materials, safety and workers compensation material.
- Review/assist superintendents with project specific safety plans.
- MSDS books – Provide sources for projects to obtain, ensure that projects have required information on-site.
- Accident investigations, including written reports.
- Addresses and provides resources and solutions for environmental and hazardous material issues and concerns.
- Safety training and tracking of said training, for project personnel.
- First aid training to ensure supervisors have required up-to-date first aid cards.
- Keeper of the site safety records.
- Oversees the site’s craft/hourly drug testing program.
- Represents the Company at meetings of safety professionals, alliances, associations, etc.
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in Safety & Environmental Health or Construction Management/Engineering Degree.
- 5 years or more of commercial construction safety experience required.
- 2 years or more of supervisory experience.
- Demonstrates proficiency using a personal computer (PC) and company communication tools, such as email, internet, and Microsoft products (e.g., Word, Excel, Office, Outlook).
- OSHA 30 required.
Preferred Requirements
- OSHA Outreach Trainer certification.
- Commercial construction safety experience.
About us
Balfour Beatty US is an industry-leading provider of general contracting, at-risk construction management and design-build services for public and private sector clients across the nation. Performing heavy civil and vertical construction, our teams build the unique structures and infrastructure that play an important role in how people live, work, learn and play in our communities. Our teammates have an instinctive passion for innovating that is fueled by a relentless curiosity, a drive to employ lean practices and processes and the determination to find a better way. Through Zero Harm®, we are challenging the construction industry’s assumptions about safety. We believe that no level of harm should come to anyone as a result of our business.
Consistently ranked among the nation’s largest building contractors by Engineering News-Record, our US business is a subsidiary of London-based Balfour Beatty plc (LSE: BBY).
Balfour Beatty is an equal opportunity employer that recognizes the value of a diverse workforce. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other criteria protected by federal, state or local law.
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Phone: (214) 468-4700
Email:BBTalent@balfourbeattyus.com
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Freqently Asked Questions
In Fort Worth, certifications like OSHA 30 and OSHA Outreach Trainer are highly valued for Safety, Health & Environmental roles. These credentials demonstrate expertise in regulatory compliance and training, giving candidates a competitive edge in health and safety management jobs within the construction and industrial sectors.
Unlike entry-level safety specialists, a Safety, Health & Environmental Manager oversees comprehensive program implementation, leads accident investigations, and coordinates training across projects. Their role involves strategic oversight, ensuring compliance with federal/state regulations, and managing safety personnel, which demands both technical knowledge and leadership skills.
Fort Worth’s construction environment includes heavy civil and vertical projects, often requiring managers to address environmental hazards like dust control and hazardous material handling. Local regulations and climate factors necessitate tailored safety audits and training to mitigate site-specific risks effectively.
At Balfour Beatty, safety managers must excel in coordinating multi-disciplinary teams, making quick, data-driven decisions during incidents, and fostering a safety-first culture. Effective communication with subcontractors and superintendents ensures adherence to evolving protocols and zero harm® objectives.
Balfour Beatty emphasizes a zero harm® philosophy and integrates lean safety practices, which sets it apart from typical contractors. Managers here engage more deeply in innovation-driven safety solutions and receive robust support for training and professional development, enhancing job satisfaction and impact.
Yes, Balfour Beatty provides comprehensive safety training initiatives, including OSHA outreach opportunities and first aid certifications. These programs are designed to elevate a safety manager’s expertise and leadership capabilities, aligning with industry best practices and regulatory updates.
In Fort Worth, Safety, Health & Environmental Managers typically earn between $85,000 and $110,000 annually. This range reflects the demand for experienced professionals who can lead safety programs in commercial construction, factoring in local market conditions and company benefits.
Fort Worth’s growing construction sector creates steady demand for workplace safety managers, though competition is moderate compared to larger metros like Dallas or Houston. Candidates with advanced certifications and commercial construction experience have an advantage in landing roles in this market.
This managerial position not only enforces safety protocols but also manages teams, oversees drug testing programs, and liaises with safety associations. The broader scope includes environmental concerns and strategic safety planning, which go beyond the routine tasks of a health and safety specialist.
Yes, Fort Worth imposes specific environmental and occupational safety standards that require close attention to hazardous material handling and compliance documentation. Staying updated on local EPA guidelines and Texas-specific OSHA rules is critical to maintaining project safety and environmental stewardship.
Fort Worth, TX