PROJECT SAFETY COORDINATOR- UT HEALTH ROCIP

Joeris General Contractors, LLC.; Laredo, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Joeris General Contractors, LLC is seeking a seasoned safety professional to oversee project site safety, ensuring OSHA standards and Joeris policies are met across active jobsites. The role involves inspecting sites, documenting incidents, and coordinating safety trainings under the direction of the Director of Safety.

The ideal candidate has extensive construction safety experience, proven training ability, and strong knowledge of safety protocols and certifications required for construction

Qualifications

• Minimum seven years in building construction safety with at least five years in safety management.
• Experience with UT Safety specs and requirements.
• Evidence of specialized safety training and ongoing education in protective programs.

Responsibilities

• Oversee project site safety and ensure OSHA compliance.
• Manage PSAs and safety documentation from subcontractors.
• Provide daily safety inspections and follow up on issues.
• Investigate accidents and thefts, and document reports promptly.
• Organize toolbox talks and on-site safety trainings and orientation.

Skills

Training others

Flexibility

Construction process

MS Office / Micros

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Micros

MS Office

MS Excel

Job description

Overview

Reports to: Director of Safety

FLSA Status: SHORT TERM Full-Time employment (up to 2 years of employment based on project support), Salaried-Exempt

Normal Working Hours – Field: 7 am to 3:30 pm, or Office: 8 am to 5 pm, Monday through Friday, plus additional hours as required for completing project duties

Position Objective: Oversee project site safety and ensure jobsites are adhering to OSHA standards, Joeris policies, and safety guidelines.

Joeris Mission: To transform people and places.

Responsibilities

• Manage safety as it applies to the UT ROCIP
• Manage PSAs
• Actively supporting the company’s commitment to safety and the Joeris core values.
• Obtain and track certifications and safety documentation from subcontractors.
• Provide daily safety inspections of jobsites and follow up/resolve issues.
• Investigate theft incidents on job sites and complete theft reports in a timely manner.
• Audit PPE for proper usage and assist with PPE replacement if necessary.
• Assist with investigating/documenting accidents and injuries.
• Meet with trade partners to discuss job-site layouts, updates, traffic plans, etc.
• Maintain accident log for both Joeris employees and subcontractors.
• Communicate pre-task planning (PTP) with subcontractors and other job site personnel.
• Evaluate safety violations and administer safety citations as needed.
• Ensure security measures on the jobsite are in place including, ensuring fencing is secure and cameras are working and charged.
• Support Superintendents and Assistant Superintendents with Toolbox Talks.
• Organize safety meetings on project sites
• Conduct and assist with onsite trainings and orientation.
• Conduct one on one safety training as needed.
• Conduct safety meetings with Safety Team, subcontractors, project teams, and other jobsite personnel.
• Ensure jobsite signage is clean, level, and up to date on projects.
• Additional duties as required

Qualifications

• High School diploma required
• At least seven (7) consecutive years dedicated solely to building construction safety with at least five (5) years of building construction safety management experience.
• Experience with the UT Safety specs and requirements
• Practical knowledge, working experience, and documented continuing education in all of the following: a) fall protection, b) scaffold (ground supported and suspended), c) excavation/trench, d) confined space (permit/non-permit), e) crane operation, f) electrical safety, g) incident investigation, h) industrial hygiene for construction, i) fire protection and prevention, j) lockout/tagout, k) basic crane rigging, and 1) respiratory protection. Training of less than four (4) hours in duration per topic will not be considered acceptable
• Possess a certificate of completion for the OSHA 500 Trainer Course for Construction or OSHA 502 Update for the Construction Industry Outreach Trainers.
• Must show evidence of specialized training with in-person demonstration of competency for Emergency First Aid, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), and Automatic External Defibrillator (AEED) current to within two (2) years.
• Shall provide documentation to support the qualifications and experience of the training organization(s) and/or individuals that provided the training.
• OSHA 500, OSHA 510, OSHA 30, fall protection, scaffolding, trench and excavation, electrical, First Aid/CPR/AED, confined space certifications, Industrial Hygiene, Accident Investigation and Respiratory Protection

Skills

• Experience training other team members
• Ability to remain flexible throughout the day as tasks frequently change
• Firm understanding of the overall construction process
• Computer application skills and ability to utilize Micros