Senior Construction Safety Lead — Project Site

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 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.