Project Safety Coordinator

Job Locations US-TX-Dallas | US-OK-Prague Overview McKee Utility Contractors is hiring a Project Safety Coordinator who will be responsible for leading and managing all safety-related activities on assigned construction projects. This position ensures compliance with company safety policies, OSHA regulations, client requirements, and project-specific safety plans. The Project Safety Coordinator works closely with project leadership, field supervision, subcontractors, and craft personnel to promote a strong safety culture and reduce risk across the jobsite. Responsibilities Develop, implement, and maintain the project-specific safety plan. Conduct regular job‑site safety inspections, audits, and hazard assessments. Identify unsafe conditions or behaviors and work with supervision to correct them immediately. 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. Qualifications 3+ years of safety experience in construction, utility construction, civil construction, or heavy infrastructure preferred. Strong knowledge of OSHA standards, construction safety practices, and jobsite hazard controls. Experience with excavation, underground utilities, water/wastewater, pipeline, or heavy civil work preferred. OSHA 30 required; 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. Valid driver's license required. Physical Requirements 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. Preferred Experience 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 What's in it for you Competitive pay with ongoing performance review and merit increase 401(k) with company match Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance plans available Equal Employment Opportunity MasTec, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The Company's policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military status, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also MasTec's policy to comply with all applicable state, federal and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions. Disclaimer MasTec and our Subsidiaries will never ask prospective employees for any form of payment or money transfer as part of job application or onboarding. We do not ask prospective employees for information about credit cards or personal passwords, and it does not require applicants to purchase equipment or software. Ensure that all recruiter email addresses end in @mastec.com or @talent.icims.com. If you suspect you are the target of a scam, we advise you to contact your local law enforcement agency and report fraud at MasTec Clean Energy & Infrastructure and our subsidiaries do not work with any third-party recruiters or agencies without a valid signed agreement and partnership with the Corporate Talent Acquisition Team. #J-18808-Ljbffr McKee