Project Safety Coordinator

Vaughn Construction; McAllen (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Vaughn Construction is seeking a project safety coordinator to oversee safety and health administration across projects in Texas. The role includes developing on-site safety programs, conducting site audits, leading accident investigations, and training site personnel to uphold the highest safety standards.

You will manage workers’ compensation claims, maintain document control for safety compliance, and ensure timely reporting to Owners and project teams.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Administers GC and Owner safety program requirements.
• Develops specific onsite safety programs.
• Performs site safety audits and recommends corrections.
• Leads accident investigations.
• Trains personnel in safety processes.
• Manages workers’ compensation claims and onsite WC administration.
• Maintains Hazard Analysis Documentation and related records.
• Administers First Aid, CPR, AED as needed.
• Stays current on safety regulations.
• Performs other duties to ensure successful project delivery.

Skills

Communication skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Computer skills (MS Office, email, PDF

Education

OSHA 500 or 502 within 4 years

CSP/OHST/CHST certification

Tools

MS Office

Email

PDF tools

Job description

Overview

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. 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 and 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.