Project Safety Coordinator + OSHA 500, TX
Safety Worxs, LLC
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Description
We are actively sourcing for December 2026 and February 2027
Safety Worxs is seeking a Project Safety Coordinator (PSC) for a heavy civil, parking garage project in Houston, TX. There is not per diem, so local candidate preferred. 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 the ODR and project leadership for all safety matters.
- Ensure subcontractors adhere to project safety standards and regulatory requirements.
Qualifications:
- 7+ years building construction safety, (NOTE: O&G, industrial, specialty 3rd party contractor will not suffice) or
- 4-year safety degree and 3+ years of actual field safety experience.
- Must possess OSHA 500 (Construction Industry Trainer) OR OSHA 502 (Trainer Update).
- NOTE: OSHA 10 or 30 and OSHA 510 do not satisfy the training requirement.
- Documented continuing education in the following, dated within the last 5 years:
- Fall Protection
- Scaffolds
- Excavation
- Confined Space
- Crane/Equipment Operations
- Electrical Safety
- Incident Investigation
- Other relevant safety/health topics
- Current certifications in:
- Emergency First Aid
- Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
- Automatic External Defibrillator (AED)
(All must be current within 2 years.)
- Strong, demonstrated experience in incident prevention, field engagement, and enforcing safety compliance.
Benefits:
- Full-time & OT Available
- Free Healthcare benefits
- Dental, vision, life insurance available
- 401k at 4% match
- $50 - $55 Depending on Experience
Benefits
- 401(k)
- life insurance
About this role
Safety Worxs is filling a Project Safety Coordinator role on a heavy civil parking garage project in Houston. You'll own all construction safety operations from start to finish, managing hazard identification, field inspections, incident investigations, and training across fall protection, scaffolding, excavation, confined space, crane operations, electrical safety, and more. The position requires close coordination with the Owner's Design Representative and project leadership, oversight of subcontractor compliance, and emergency response planning. You'll stay embedded on the project through substantial completion.
This role demands serious credentials: either 7+ years of building construction safety experience, or a 4-year safety degree plus 3+ years of hands-on field work. You must hold OSHA 500 (Construction Industry Trainer) or OSHA 502 (Trainer Update)—OSHA 10, 30, or 510 certifications do not qualify. You'll also need current First Aid, CPR, and AED certifications, plus documented continuing education in the core safety disciplines from the past five years. The job is based in Houston with no per diem, so a local candidate is preferred.
The position offers full-time employment with overtime available, free healthcare, optional dental and vision coverage, life insurance, and a 401k with 4% match. Compensation ranges from $50 to $55 per hour depending on experience.
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