Vaughn Construction
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Vaughn is a regional commercial construction company operating throughout Texas. We are focused on building higher education, healthcare, and research buildings for commercial clients. As a sophisticated construction manager, we utilize the latest technology (including drones, laser scanners, 3D modeling, and 3D printing) to plan and build high-quality, enduring facilities. We treat all employees like family in a family-like environment where our people are proud to work. Our family is committed to safety, integrity, teamwork, excellence, and work ethic. Vaughn’s leaders link our strategic priorities and resulting work activities to our core values, and we believe this drives excellence. Vaughn aims to retain and develop individuals aligned with our core values by providing life‑changing opportunities. Our big why: We wow our clients and provide life‑changing opportunities for our people, while delivering our projects in a family atmosphere, where our people are proud to work.
Position Overview Our project safety assistants are responsible for project‑wide safety and health administration including developing specific on‑site safety programs, performing safety audits, leading accident investigations, administering first aid when necessary, training personnel, and keeping project safety records.
Duties / Responsibilities
Administers Vaughn’s and Owner’s safety program requirements.
Helps to develop specific on‑site programs, as required.
Performs site audits for unsafe practices and conditions, makes recommendations and/or knows specific regulation on proper corrections.
Leads/performs accident investigations.
Trains personnel on proper safety procedures.
Reports worker's compensation claims and performs onsite worker's compensation claims administration for Vaughn employees’ and trade contractor employees’ injuries.
Performs record keeping/document control for HAZCOM, training etc., including various reports to Owner.
Assists in developing and maintain hazard analysis documentation.
Administers first aid, CPR, AED when necessary.
Stays current on safety regulations.
Performs other duties and services to ensure project is delivered successfully and client is satisfied.
Maintains excellent attendance and punctuality.
Education and Training
Minimum of six years of experience in construction safety, with a minimum of five years in building construction safety.
Current OSHA 510 training within four years.
Current emergency first aid, CPR, AED training within two years.
Working knowledge, experience, and documented continuing education in fall protection, scaffolds, excavation, confined space, crane/equipment operations, electrical, and incident investigation.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Ability to deal with a variety of people from craft workers to project Owners.
Ability to maintain credibility with appropriate audiences each day.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
Must be bilingual or have means to translate between English and Spanish.
Good organizational and planning skills.
Strong computer skills including MS Office, Email, PDF.
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Management and Manufacturing
Industry Construction
Location: Houston, TX
Salary: $97,300.00 - $125,544.00
Posted: 5 days ago
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Project Safety Assistant
role at
Vaughn Construction
4 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants
Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.
About Us
Vaughn is a regional commercial construction company operating throughout Texas. We are focused on building higher education, healthcare, and research buildings for commercial clients. As a sophisticated construction manager, we utilize the latest technology (including drones, laser scanners, 3D modeling, and 3D printing) to plan and build high-quality, enduring facilities. We treat all employees like family in a family-like environment where our people are proud to work. Our family is committed to safety, integrity, teamwork, excellence, and work ethic. Vaughn’s leaders link our strategic priorities and resulting work activities to our core values, and we believe this drives excellence. Vaughn aims to retain and develop individuals aligned with our core values by providing life‑changing opportunities. Our big why: We wow our clients and provide life‑changing opportunities for our people, while delivering our projects in a family atmosphere, where our people are proud to work.
Position Overview Our project safety assistants are responsible for project‑wide safety and health administration including developing specific on‑site safety programs, performing safety audits, leading accident investigations, administering first aid when necessary, training personnel, and keeping project safety records.
Duties / Responsibilities
Administers Vaughn’s and Owner’s safety program requirements.
Helps to develop specific on‑site programs, as required.
Performs site audits for unsafe practices and conditions, makes recommendations and/or knows specific regulation on proper corrections.
Leads/performs accident investigations.
Trains personnel on proper safety procedures.
Reports worker's compensation claims and performs onsite worker's compensation claims administration for Vaughn employees’ and trade contractor employees’ injuries.
Performs record keeping/document control for HAZCOM, training etc., including various reports to Owner.
Assists in developing and maintain hazard analysis documentation.
Administers first aid, CPR, AED when necessary.
Stays current on safety regulations.
Performs other duties and services to ensure project is delivered successfully and client is satisfied.
Maintains excellent attendance and punctuality.
Education and Training
Minimum of six years of experience in construction safety, with a minimum of five years in building construction safety.
Current OSHA 510 training within four years.
Current emergency first aid, CPR, AED training within two years.
Working knowledge, experience, and documented continuing education in fall protection, scaffolds, excavation, confined space, crane/equipment operations, electrical, and incident investigation.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Ability to deal with a variety of people from craft workers to project Owners.
Ability to maintain credibility with appropriate audiences each day.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
Must be bilingual or have means to translate between English and Spanish.
Good organizational and planning skills.
Strong computer skills including MS Office, Email, PDF.
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Management and Manufacturing
Industry Construction
Location: Houston, TX
Salary: $97,300.00 - $125,544.00
Posted: 5 days ago
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