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Harper Brothers Construction – Bilingual Safety Coordinator
Location: Dallas/Fort Worth, Plano, TX
Hours: dayshift; hours varies
Must be able to travel; most likely in the North Central Texas region)
Company Summary: Built to Deliver
Harper Brothers Construction isn't just building infrastructure, we're building what matters most: people, partnerships, and lasting impact. Founded in 2014 by second-generation builders, we bring grit, innovation, and proven expertise to every project we take on.
With operations across Texas, New Mexico, and Colorado, our mobile crews and powerful fleet allow us to go where the work is and deliver safely, efficiently, and without compromise. At HBC, safety isn't a priority, it's our culture, driving everything we do from the ground up.
About the Role
We're seeking an experienced and safety-focused Safety Coordinator to join our growing team. In this role, you'll help drive and maintain a culture of safety across construction projects by ensuring compliance with OSHA regulations, company policies, and industry best practices.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives in a dynamic construction environment, enjoys working closely with field operations, and is passionate about protecting people, equipment, and project success.
What You'll Do
- Develop, implement, and enforce project-specific safety plans and procedures
- Conduct regular job site safety inspections, audits, and hazard assessments
- Monitor daily field operations to ensure compliance with company safety policies and OSHA standards
- Deliver safety orientations and training for employees, subcontractors, and new hires
- Lead investigations involving incidents, injuries, and near misses, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions
- Maintain accurate safety documentation, including inspections, incident reports, training records, and compliance audits
- Foster a proactive safety culture by promoting awareness, accountability, and safe work practices
- Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal safety regulations and regulatory requirements
- Develop and support emergency response procedures, evacuation plans, and site preparedness initiatives
- Partner with project managers, superintendents, field personnel, and subcontractors to improve safety performance and mitigate risk
- Provide regular reports and recommendations to management regarding safety trends, incidents, and improvement opportunities
- Contribute to a culture of teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement across all projects
What You Bring
Education & Certifications
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Degree or certification in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health, or a related field preferred
- OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety certification strongly preferred
- First Aid/CPR certification and other relevant safety certifications are highly desirable
Experience
- Minimum of 2-3 years of safety coordination experience, preferably within the construction industry
- Must be bilingual in Spanish
Knowledge & Skills
- Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations, ANSI standards, and construction safety best practices
- Demonstrated ability to identify hazards, assess risks, and recommend corrective actions
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and projects
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and safety reporting/documentation systems
- Ability to collaborate with field employees, subcontractors, project teams, and leadership
- Proactive mindset with strong attention to detail and ownership of responsibilities
Physical Requirements
- Ability to conduct field inspections on active construction sites
- Ability to walk uneven terrain, climb ladders, and navigate construction environments safely
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds when necessary
- Ability to wear required PPE, including hard hats, safety glasses, high-visibility apparel, and protective footwear
- Ability to work in outdoor environments and varying weather conditions
Why Join Harper Brothers Construction?
- Be part of a company that puts people and safety first
- Work in a collaborative and supportive team environment
- Gain exposure to diverse projects and multi-state operations
- Opportunities for growth and career development
- Play a meaningful role in ensuring every employee returns home safely
- Great benefits including PTO, paid holidays, 401(k), medical, vision, dental, and more!
Work Environment
This position requires frequent visits to active construction sites where exposure to noise, heavy equipment, moving vehicles, and construction materials is common. The role requires flexibility to work in both indoor and outdoor environments with varying levels of physical activity and environmental conditions.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Harper Brothers Construction is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and prohibit discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, domestic partner status, pregnancy, disability, citizenship, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Pay: $65,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) 4% Match
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Do you have experience working as a Safety Coordinator or in a similar safety-focused role within the heavy civil or construction industry?
- Are you bilingual in English and Spanish? Must be fluent in both.
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- Safety Coordinator: 2 years (Required)
- Construction/Heavy Civil: 2 years (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety certification (Preferred)
Location:
- Plano, TX 75024 (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Plano, TX 75024 (Required)
Willingness to travel:
- 75% (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $65,000 - $80,000