Project Safety Coordinator

Vaughn-Construction; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Vaughn-Construction in Texas seeks a Project Safety Coordinator to oversee site safety programs across our education, healthcare and research projects. You will lead audits, investigations, training, and incident reporting with a bilingual team and strong safety culture.

The role requires CSP/OHST/CHST credentials or equivalent, OSHA 500/502 within four years, and hands-on experience in fall protection, scaffolds and crane operations. Join a family-like company committed to excellence.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Administers both the GC and Owner safety program requirements.
• Develops specific onsite programs, as required.
• Performs site audits for unsafe practices, makes recommendations and corrects as needed.
• Trains personnel in safety procedures and toolbox talks.
• Reports workers' compensation claims and administers on-site WC for injuries.
• Maintains HAZCOM records and safety documentation; reports to Owner.
• Assists in developing and maintaining Hazard Analysis Documentation.
• Administers First Aid, CPR, AED as required.
• Stays current on safety regulations and standards.
• Performs other duties to ensure project success and client satisfaction.
• Maintains excellent attendance and punctuality.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Education

CSP/OHST/CHST or equivalent

OSHA 500 or 502 (within 4 years)

First aid, CPR, AED current (within 2 years)

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

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