Safety Professional (Federal Construction Project)

Location: Fort Hood, TX

Position Summary

The Safety Professional will serve as the on-site safety representative and partner closely with project leadership, subcontractors, and client representatives to implement and maintain an industry-leading safety program. The successful candidate will drive safety initiatives, perform inspections, conduct training, and ensure full compliance with OSHA requirements, EM 385-1-1 standards, and project-specific safety protocols.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement and administer the project-specific Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) Program.
• Promote a culture where safety is a core value and integral part of daily operations.
• Conduct daily jobsite safety inspections and audits to identify and mitigate hazards.
• Lead safety orientations for employees, subcontractors, and visitors.
• Facilitate toolbox talks, safety meetings, and ongoing training programs.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations, EM 385-1-1 requirements, corporate safety policies, and federal contract requirements.
• Investigate incidents, near misses, and unsafe conditions, documenting findings and corrective actions.
• Monitor high-risk activities including:
  • Excavation and trenching
  • Crane and rigging operations
  • Fall protection
  • Confined space entry
  • Energized work and lockout/tagout
  • Heavy equipment operations
• Review Activity Hazard Analyses (AHAs), Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), permits, and work plans.
• Track safety metrics and prepare reports for project leadership and government stakeholders.
• Work collaboratively with project management and field supervision to proactively resolve safety concerns.
• Maintain accurate safety documentation and project records.
• Assist with environmental compliance requirements as applicable.

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years of construction safety experience for Safety Professional level.
• 7+ years of construction safety experience for Senior Safety Professional or Safety Manager level.
• Experience supporting commercial, industrial, federal, healthcare, data center, or large-scale construction projects.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and construction safety best practices.
• Ability to communicate effectively with craft professionals, subcontractors, project leadership, and client representatives.
• Strong organizational and documentation skills.
• OSHA 30-Hour Construction certification required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and safety management software.
• Ability to walk active construction sites and perform field inspections.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working on Federal, DoD, USACE, NAVFAC, GSA, or other government-funded construction projects.
• Current EM 385-1-1 knowledge and application experience.
• CHST, CSP, ASP, STSC, or related safety certification.
• First Aid/CPR/AED certification.
• Degree in Occupational Safety, Construction Management, Environmental Health and Safety, or related field.
• Security clearance or ability to obtain one preferred.

Work Environment

• Active construction project environment.
• Regular walking of large project sites.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Occasional evening or weekend work may be required to support project operations.

Yates Construction provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal and state law requirements.

Yates complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.