Project Safety Coordinator

Vaughn Construction; San Antonio (TX); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Vaughn Construction seeks a Project Safety Coordinator for our Texas projects. You will manage site safety programs, conduct audits, investigate incidents, train personnel, and oversee workers’ compensation administration to keep projects safe and compliant.

The ideal candidate has CSP/OHST/CHST, OSHA 500/502 in four years, bilingual in English and Spanish, and a proven ability to coordinate across crews, owners, and subcontractors on high‑risk commercial builds.

Qualifications

• Ability to deal with a variety of people from craft workers to project Owners.
• Proven ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences.
• Bilingual or ability to translate between English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Administers both the GC and Owner safety program requirements.
• Develops specific onsite safety programs and conducts site audits.
• Trains personnel and administers workers’ compensation claims.
• Performs incident investigations and maintains HAZCOM records and training documentation.
• Administers First Aid, CPR, and AED on site and stays current on safety regulations.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Effective communication

Organizational skills

Education

CSP/OHST/CHST

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.

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