Safety Coordinator (Foundation Construction)

HB Farmer Foundation-Safety Coordinator (Foundation Construction)

Location: Dallas, TX

Company Summary: Built to Deliver

For more than 50 years, HB Farmer Foundation (HBFF) has been a trusted leader in deep foundation construction, providing design, expertise, and installation services for complex transportation, commercial, industrial, energy, and infrastructure projects. Built on a foundation of safety, innovation, and operational excellence, HBFF is committed to delivering high-quality solutions while protecting our employees, clients, and communities. Through teamwork, integrity, and continuous improvement, we ensure exceptional results and a culture where safety comes first.

About the Role

We're seeking an eager and safety-focused Safety Coordinator to support our foundation construction operations. In this role, you'll help drive and maintain a culture of safety across drilling, piling, and deep foundation projects by ensuring compliance with OSHA regulations, company policies, and industry best practices.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced construction environment, enjoys working closely with field operations, and is passionate about protecting people, equipment, and project success while supporting the continued growth of our foundation division.

What You'll Do

• Develop, implement, and enforce project-specific safety plans and procedures
• Conduct regular jobsite safety inspections, audits, and hazard assessments
• Monitor daily field operations to ensure compliance with company safety policies, OSHA standards, and client requirements
• Complete Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), incident investigations, corrective action plans, and safety documentation
• Deliver safety orientations and training for employees, subcontractors, and new hires
• Lead investigations involving incidents, injuries, property damage, and near misses, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions
• Maintain accurate records of inspections, training, audits, incident reports, and corrective actions
• Promote a proactive safety culture through coaching, mentoring, and field engagement
• Support emergency response planning, preparedness, and incident management activities
• Partner with project managers, superintendents, foremen, and field personnel to identify and mitigate risks
• Ensure compliance with local, state, federal, and client-specific safety requirements
• Provide regular reports and recommendations regarding safety performance, trends, and improvement opportunities
• Contribute to a culture of teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement

What You Bring

Education & Certifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Degree or certification in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health, Construction Management, or a related field preferred
• OSHA 30-Hour Construction Certification required
• Current First Aid/CPR/AED Certification required
• Additional safety certifications are a plus

Experience

• Minimum of 2-3 years of construction safety experience
• At least 1 year of field experience supporting pier-hole drilling, precast operations, auger and casing drilling, or similar deep foundation construction activities
• A minimum of 2-3 years of CFA Piling and Augercast experience is highly desirable
• Experience conducting field inspections, completing JHAs, incident investigations, and corrective action documentation
• Experience working on federal projects and knowledge of EM 385-1-1 requirements preferred

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations, ANSI standards, and construction safety best practices
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively influence both project leadership and craft personnel
• Ability to identify hazards, assess risks, and implement effective corrective actions
• Strong organizational and documentation skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and safety reporting systems
• Bilingual English/Spanish highly desirable
• Ability to work independently while collaborating across all levels of the organization

Technical Knowledge of Foundation Construction Operations

Candidates should have working knowledge of:

• Open-hole barricades, covers, guardrails, and fall protection systems
• Rotating augers, pinch points, struck-by, and caught-in/between hazards
• Exclusion zones around drilling equipment and suspended loads
• Drilling rig setup, mobilization, and ground stability requirements
• Temporary and permanent casing installation and removal processes
• Underground utility locating, protection, and overhead power line hazards
• Rigging, signaling, lifting operations, and reinforcing cage placement
• Precast concrete installation and concrete placement operations
• Excavation safety and confined space hazard recognition
• Equipment inspections, lockout/tagout principles, energy isolation, and emergency procedures

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, gloves, and protective footwear
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather and site conditions
• Ability to travel to project sites as needed

Why Join HBFF?

• 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 foundation and heavy civil construction sites where exposure to noise, drilling equipment, cranes, heavy machinery, moving vehicles, excavation activities, 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

HBFF 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: $70,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Do you have at least 1 year of field experience supporting pier-hole drilling, precast operations, auger and casing drilling, or similar deep foundation construction activities experience?
• Do you have a minimum of 2-3 years of CFA Piling and Augercast experience?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Construction Safety: 2 years (Required)

Location:

• Dallas, TX 75244 (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Dallas, TX 75244 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Dallas, TX 75244: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person