Safety Coordinator- Underground Utilities

LVI Associates; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

LVI Associates in Dallas, TX seeks a Safety Coordinator for underground utilities to promote a strong safety culture on heavy civil projects across the Dallas–Fort Worth area.

You will conduct site inspections, lead safety meetings, investigate incidents, and partner with project teams to enforce OSHA standards and improve processes.

This role requires OSHA 30 certification and travel between multiple project sites nearby.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of construction safety experience, preferably heavy civil.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and safety best practices.
• Experience conducting safety audits, inspections, and incident investigations.
• Ability to communicate effectively with field personnel and leadership.
• OSHA 30 certification required.
• CHST, SMS, CSP or similar certifications are a plus.
• Proficiency with MS Office and safety reporting systems.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel between projects in the DFW area.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular jobsite safety inspections and audits.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA standards and company safety policies.
• Lead safety meetings, toolbox talks, and employee training programs.
• Investigate accidents and near misses; develop corrective actions.
• Assist teams with hazard assessments, JHAs, and site safety plans.
• Monitor subcontractor safety performance and compliance.
• Maintain safety records, reports, and documentation.
• Partner with project managers to promote proactive safety culture.
• Identify opportunities to improve safety processes and reduce risk.

Skills

OSHA regulations

Safety audits

Employee training

Communication

Site safety

Microsoft Office

Education

OSHA 30 certification

CHST/SMS/CSP a plus

Job description

Safety Coordinator- Underground Utilities (PR/609189) Dallas, Texas

Salary: USD80000 - USD100000 per year

Our client is seeking a Safety Specialist to support projects throughout the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex and surrounding areas. This role is responsible for promoting a strong safety culture, ensuring compliance with OSHA regulations, conducting site inspections, and partnering with field leadership to maintain safe and productive job sites.

The ideal candidate will have experience working on heavy civil construction projects such as highways, bridges, underground utilities, earthwork, site development, or related infrastructure projects. This individual will play a key role in identifying hazards, training employees, investigating incidents, and driving continuous improvement across multiple project locations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular jobsite safety inspections and audits.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA standards and company safety policies.
• Lead safety meetings, toolbox talks, and employee training programs.
• Investigate accidents, incidents, and near misses while developing corrective action plans.
• Assist project teams with hazard assessments, JHAs, and site-specific safety plans.
• Monitor subcontractor safety performance and compliance.
• Maintain accurate safety records, reports, and documentation.
• Partner with project managers, superintendents, and foremen to promote a proactive safety culture.
• Identify opportunities to improve safety processes and reduce risk across projects.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of construction safety experience, preferably within heavy civil construction.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and industry safety best practices.
• Experience conducting safety audits, inspections, and incident investigations.
• Ability to communicate effectively with field personnel and project leadership.
• OSHA 30 certification required.
• CHST, SMS, CSP, or other safety certifications are a plus.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and safety reporting systems.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel between projects throughout the DFW area.

Preferred Background

• Highway and bridge construction
• Underground utility construction
• Earthwork and site development
• Concrete and paving operations
• Municipal and infrastructure projects