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