Project Safety Coordinator + OSHA 500, TX

Safety-Worxs; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 55,104,000 - 75,768,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Per diem $125/day

OT available

Job summary

Safety Worxs is seeking a Project Safety Coordinator for a 5-6 month project in downtown Austin, TX. The PSC leads construction safety activities from start to substantial completion, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and project safety standards while fostering a proactive safety culture.

The role includes administering the safety program, conducting inspections, investigations, and trainings, and ensuring subcontractor compliance on site in Austin, TX.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in building construction safety.
• Experience must be in building construction only.
• OSHA 500 (Construction Industry Trainer) OR OSHA 502 (Trainer Update).
• Current certifications: Emergency First Aid, CPR, AED.
• Experience in safety process management and field safety.
• Strong training and education delivery skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the project’s safety program through the full construction lifecycle.
• Implement hazard identification, mitigation, and field inspections.
• Conduct incident investigations and provide preventive recommendations.
• Deliver continuing education and practical safety training on site.
• Maintain safety records, documentation and training evidence.
• Coordinate with project leadership and ensure subcontractor compliance.

Skills

Safety program mgmt

Incident investigation

Training delivery

Field safety

Education

4-year safety degree

Job description

Project Safety Coordinator + OSHA 500, TX

Austin, TX

Safety Worxs is seeking a Project Safety Coordinator for a 5-6 month project in downtown Austin, TX. The (PSC) is responsible for leading and managing all construction safety activities from project commencement through substantial completion. This role ensures full compliance with federal, state, and project-specific safety standards while fostering a proactive, positive safety culture. The PSC will remain active on the project until the ODR provides written concurrence for removal.

Responsibilities:

• Administer and oversee the project’s safety program throughout the full construction lifecycle.
• Implement and manage construction safety processes, including hazard identification, mitigation, and routine field inspections.
• Conduct incident investigations and prepare documentation with preventive recommendations.
• Provide documented continuing education and practical training in:
• Fall Protection
• Scaffolds
• Excavation & Trenching
• Confined Space
• Crane/Equipment Operations
• Electrical Safety
• Review and approve safety method statements and procedures related to high-hazard activities.
• Maintain accurate safety records, compliance documentation, and training evidence.
• Serve as a liaison with project leadership for all safety matters.
• Ensure subcontractors adhere to project safety standards and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications:

• 7+ years recent building construction safety, including:
  • 5+ years in construction safety process management; or
  • 4-year safety degree and 3+ years of actual field safety experience.
• Experience must be building construction only (General Industry or specialty-only backgrounds will not qualify)
• Documented continuing education in the following, (min. 4 hours per topic) dated within the last 5 years:
  • Fall Protection
  • Scaffolds
  • Excavation
  • Confined Space
  • Crane/Equipment Operations
  • Electrical Safety
  • Incident Investigation
  • Other relevant safety/health topics
• Must possessOSHA 500 (Construction Industry Trainer) OR OSHA 502 (Trainer Update).
  • OSHA 10 or 30 and OSHA 510 do not satisfy the training requirement.
• Current certifications (within 2 years) in:
  • Emergency First Aid
  • Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
  • Automatic External Defibrillator (AED)

Preferred:

• CSP, CHST, or other BCSP certifications(may count toward experience)
• Proven ability to build and maintain a proactive safety culture
• Full-time & OT Available
• $125/day per diem for qualifying non-local candidates
• Up to $55/hr. DOE | $200K+ Total Compensation Potential

This position is in Austin, TX and does not offer per diem.