Project Safety Coordinator + OSHA 500, TX

The role

The Project Safety Coordinator leads and manages all construction safety activities from project commencement through substantial completion. This role ensures compliance with federal, state, and project-specific safety standards.

What you will do

• Administer and oversee the project safety program throughout the full construction lifecycle.
• Implement and manage construction safety processes including hazard identification, mitigation, and routine field inspections.
• Conduct incident investigations and prepare documentation with preventive recommendations.
• Provide documented continuing education and practical training in various safety topics.
• Review and approve safety method statements and procedures related to high-hazard activities.
• Coordinate emergency response planning.
• Maintain accurate safety records, compliance documentation, and training evidence.
• Serve as a liaison with project leadership for all safety matters.
• Ensure subcontractors adhere to project safety standards and regulatory requirements.

Required qualifications

• 7+ years recent building construction safety, including 5+ years in construction safety process management or a 4-year safety degree and 3+ years of actual field safety experience.
• Experience must be building construction only.
• Documented continuing education (min. 4 hours per topic) dated within the last 5 years in Fall Protection, Scaffolds, Excavation, Confined Space, Crane/Equipment Operations, Electrical Safety, Inciden
• Must possess OSHA 500 (Construction Industry Trainer) OR OSHA 502 (Trainer Update).
• Current certifications (within 2 years) in Emergency First Aid, Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), and Automatic External Defibrillator (AED).

Nice to have

• CSP, CHST, or other BCSP certifications
• Proven ability to build and maintain a proactive safety culture

Benefits

• Full-time & OT Available
• $125/day per diem for qualifying non-local candidates

About the company

Safety Worxs is seeking a Project Safety Coordinator for a 4 month project in downtown Austin, TX.