Project Safety Coordinator + OSHA 500, TX

safetyworxs; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time & OT Available

$125/day per diem for qualifying non-l

Up to $55/hr. DOE | $200K+ Total COMP

Job summary

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

The role requires strong experience in building construction safety, ongoing training, and coordination with project leadership to ensure subcontractor adherence to safety requirements.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in building construction safety with 5+ years in safety process management.
• Experience must be in building construction; general industry or specialty backgrounds do not qualify.
• Continuing education in Fall Protection, Scaffolds, Excavation, Confined Space, Crane/Equipment Operations, Electrical Safety, Incident Investigation (min 4 hours per topic).
• OSHA 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, CPR, and AED.
• Preferred: CSP, CHST, or other BCSP certifications.

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, Incident Investigation.
• Review and approve safety method statements and procedures related to high-hazard activities.
• Coordinate emergency response planning, including First Aid/CPR/AED requirements.
• 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.

Skills

OSHA 500

CPR/First Aid

Safety program management

Hazard identification

Incident investigation

Fall protection

Scaffolds

Electrical safety

Crane/Equipment operations

Training & education

Education

4-year safety degree

Job description

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
  • Incident Investigation
• Review and approve safety method statements and procedures related to high-hazard activities.
• Coordinate emergency response planning, including First Aid/CPR/AED requirements.
• 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 possess OSHA 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

Benefits:

• Full-time & OT Available
• $125/day per diem for qualifying non-local candidates
• Up to $55/hr. DOE | $200K+ Total Compensation Potential