Project Safety Coordinator + OSHA 500, TX

Safety Worxs is seeking a Project Safety Coordinator for a 4 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