Project Safety Assistant

About this role

Join a busy Houston construction team as a full-time, on-site Project Safety Assistant. This hands-on role supports field safety across active jobsites by performing daily inspections, documenting hazards, supporting training, and helping enforce OSHA and site requirements. You will work alongside superintendents, project managers, trade partners, and crews to identify hazards, follow up on corrective actions, maintain safety records, and reinforce safe work practices. Ideal candidates have 3–5 years of construction or safety experience, an OSHA 30 card, and a practical, observant approach to keeping jobsites safe and organized.

What you'll do

• Perform daily site walkthroughs and safety inspections; identify hazards and document corrective actions
• Maintain safety documentation, logs, and compliance tracking for assigned projects
• Support site orientations, toolbox talks, and on-the-job training activities
• Work directly with superintendents, project managers, trade partners and crews to resolve safety issues
• Assist with incident reporting and basic incident investigation and root cause documentation
• Reinforce site-specific safety procedures and help implement corrective action plans

What we're looking for

• 3–5 years’ experience in construction, safety, or a related field
• OSHA 30 required (OSHA 510 preferred)
• Practical knowledge of common construction activities and typical jobsite hazards
• Strong verbal and written communication plus accurate documentation skills
• Able to walk job sites for long periods and work in fast-paced field conditions
• Dependable, observant, and able to prioritize multiple site needs

Qualifications

• OSHA 30 card (required)
• OSHA 510 or equivalent training (preferred)
• 3–5 years construction or field safety experience
• CPR/First Aid or similar emergency response certification (preferred)
• Bachelor’s in occupational health & safety or related degree (a plus)
• Fluent in English; additional languages a plus

What we offer

• Full-time, on-site schedule with consistent project assignments
• Health, dental, and vision benefits (employer-provided options)
• Retirement plan options
• Paid time off and holiday benefits
• Support for additional safety training and certifications
• Clear career path to higher-level safety roles on project teams

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