Project Safety Coordinator
On-siteDallas, Texas, United States or Prague, Oklahoma, United States
Job Summary
Develop and maintain project-specific safety plans while conducting regular job-site inspections, audits, and hazard assessments. Identify unsafe conditions or behaviors and lead daily or weekly safety meetings, toolbox talks, and job hazard analysis reviews. Ensure compliance with OSHA, company policies, client requirements, and applicable local, state, and federal regulations. Investigate incidents, near misses, property damage, and injuries; prepare reports and recommend corrective actions. Maintain project safety records, including inspections, training logs, incident reports, permits, and corrective action documentation. Support field crews with safe work planning for high-risk activities such as excavation, trenching, confined space, lifting operations, traffic control, heavy equipment, hot work, and utility work. Verify that subcontractors are following project safety requirements. Coordinate safety training, orientations, and certifications for employees and subcontractors. Monitor use of personal protective equipment and enforce jobsite safety standards. Assist project management with pre-task planning and risk mitigation. Participate in client safety meetings and represent the company in a professional manner. Promote a proactive safety culture focused on accountability, communication, and continuous improvement.
Required Qualifications
- 3+ years of safety experience in construction, utility construction, civil construction, or heavy infrastructure
- Strong knowledge of OSHA standards, construction safety practices, and jobsite hazard controls
- OSHA 30
- Valid driver's license
- Ability to walk jobsites, climb ladders, access trenches or excavations, and work around heavy equipment
- Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds as needed
- Must be able to wear required personal protective equipment
Desired Qualifications
- Utility construction safety
- Trenching and excavation
- Confined space operations
- Heavy equipment and lifting operations
- Traffic control and right-of-way work
- Water, wastewater, storm sewer, or pipeline construction
- Subcontractor safety management
- Client-facing safety reporting
- 3+ years of safety experience in construction, utility construction, civil construction, or heavy infrastructure preferred
- Experience with excavation, underground utilities, water/wastewater, pipeline, or heavy civil work preferred
- OSHA 500, CHST, STS-C, or CSP preferred
- First Aid/CPR certification preferred
- Strong communication, documentation, and leadership skills
- Ability to work in the field and interact effectively with crews, supervisors, subcontractors, clients, and inspectors
- Proficient with safety reporting systems, Microsoft Office, and basic documentation tools
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