Project Safety Coordinator

Vaughn Construction; Bastrop (TX); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Vaughn Construction seeks a seasoned Project Safety Coordinator to oversee safety and health administration across Texas projects. You will develop on-site safety programs, lead audits, and train crews to ensure compliance and protection on every project.

The role requires seven years of construction safety experience, OSHA 500/502 training, and current First Aid/CPR/AED certification, with bilingual English/Spanish abilities strongly preferred.

Qualifications

• Seven years of experience in construction safety or equivalent combinations (CSP/OHST/CHST).
• Five years of experience in building construction safety.
• Current OSHA 500 or 502 training within four years.
• Current emergency first aid, CPR, and AED training within two years.
• Knowledge of fall protection, scaffolds, excavation, confined space, crane/equipment operations, electrical, and incident investigation.

Responsibilities

• Administers GC and Owner safety program requirements on site.
• Develops onsite safety programs and conducts site audits.
• Trains personnel in safety practices and toolbox talks.
• Reports workers’ compensation claims and administers on-site WC tasks.
• Maintains HAZCOM records and safety documentation for Owner reporting.
• Maintains safety records, incident investigations, and regulatory compliance.

Skills

People skills

Communication skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Organizational skills

Safety program administration

Education

OSHA 500 or 502 training

First aid, CPR, AED certification

Fall protection & OSHA compliance knowledge

Job description

Vaughn is a regional commercial construction company operating throughout Texas. We are focused on building higher education, healthcare, and research buildings for commercial clients. As a sophisticated construction manager, we utilize the latest technology (including drones, laser scanners, 3D modeling, and 3D printing) to plan and build high-quality, enduring facilities. Further, we treat all employees like family in a family-like environment where our people are proud to work.

Our family is committed to safety, integrity, teamwork, excellence, and work ethic. Vaughn’s leaders link our strategic priorities and resulting work activities to our core values, and we believe this drives excellence. Vaughn aims to retain and develop individuals aligned with our core values by providing life-changing opportunities.

OUR BIG WHY: We WOW our clients and provide life-changing opportunities for our people, while delivering our projects in a family atmosphere, where our people are proud to work.

Position Overview

Our project safety coordinators are responsible for project-wide safety and health administration including developing specific on-site programs, performing site audits, leading accident investigations, training personnel, managing workers’ compensation claims, and administering first aid when necessary. This position may interact with all personnel on a project site at various times throughout the project.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Administers both the GC and Owner safety program requirements.
• Develops specific onsite programs, as required.
• Performs site audits for unsafe practices, conditions-make recommendations and/or know specific regulation on proper corrections.
• Trains personnel (e.g. Vaughn toolbox-sub in general meetings).
• Reports WC claims and performs onsite WC administration for both VCC and sub injuries.
• Performs recordkeeping/document control for HAZCOM, training etc. This includes various reports to Owner.
• Assists in develop/maintain Hazard Analysis Documentation.
• Administers First Aid, CPR, AED where necessary.
• Stays current on safety regulations.
• Performs other duties and services to ensure a successful project is delivered and client is satisfied.
• Maintains excellent attendance and punctuality.

Education and Training

• Minimum of seven years of experience in construction safety or equivalent combinations of CSP, OHST, CHST, etc.
• Minimum of five years of experience in building construction safety.
• Current OSHA 500 or 502 training within four years.
• Current emergency first aid, CPR, and AED training within two years.
• Working knowledge, experience, and documented continuing education in fall protection, scaffolds, excavation, confined space, crane/equipment operations, electrical, and incident investigation.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to deal with a variety of people from craft workers to project Owners.
• Ability to maintain credibility with appropriate audiences each day.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must be bi-lingual or have means to translate between English and Spanish.
• Good organizational and planning skills.

Accessibility: If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process, please contact Human Resources at Phone: [phone] Email: [e-mail].

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.