Project Safety Coordinator

Vaughn Construction; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Vaughn Construction is seeking a project safety coordinator to administer on-site safety and health programs across Texas projects. You will develop site-specific safety plans, conduct audits, lead investigations, and manage workers’ compensation claims while ensuring regulatory compliance.

The ideal candidate has CSP/OHST/CHST credentials, OSHA 500/502 training within four years, and bilingual English/Spanish abilities to support a diverse workforce.

Qualifications

• Minimum seven years of experience in construction safety or equivalent combinations of CSP/OHST/CHST.
• Minimum 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.
• Proven ability to communicate with a diverse workforce.

Responsibilities

• Administrates GC and Owner safety program requirements.
• Develops on-site safety programs as required.
• Performs site audits for unsafe practices and recommends corrections.
• Leads accident investigations.
• Trains personnel on safety programs and procedures.
• Reports workers’ compensation claims and administers WC processes.
• Maintains Hazard Analysis Documentation and recordkeeping.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Effective communication

Strong computer skills (MS Office)

Education

CSP/OHST/CHST certification

OSHA 500/502 certification

Tools

MS Office

Job description

About Us

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.

About Us

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.


• Leads/performs accident investigations.


• 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.


• Strong computer skills including MS Office, Email, PDF.