Construction Safety Coordinator
About The Position
Marand Builders is seeking an experienced Construction Safety Coordinator to help ensure safe execution of construction projects from inception to completion. The role plans, implements, communicates, and monitors jobsite safety policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal OSHA regulations. The coordinator supports projects in healthcare, financial services, commercial and administrative, and light-industrial settings, and works with employees, supervisors, subcontractors, and other stakeholders to promote safe practices. The position involves investigating accidents and injuries, identifying hazards, coordinating corrective actions, delivering safety training, maintaining safety records, and reviewing superintendent toolbox talks. Travel to various job sites is required, with the posting specifying travel 60–75% of the time; trips are short in duration. The work is performed indoors and outdoors in offices and on construction sites. Jobsite conditions may include wet or humid conditions, moving machinery, heights, fumes or airborne particles, variable and extreme weather, potential chemical or electrical hazards, vibration, and occasional loud noise. Required jobsite personal protective equipment includes a hard hat, safety glasses, vest, and appropriate clothing, shoes, and gloves. The role includes regular standing and walking, use of stairs, and occasional exertion of up to 10 pounds of force.
Requirements
- At least three years of related experience.
- At least five years of experience in the commercial construction industry overseeing jobsite safety for ground-up projects in healthcare, financial, and light-industrial sectors is listed among the ideal candidate qualifications.
- A bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
- Knowledge of OSHA regulations and compliance standards.
- A comprehensive understanding of federal, state, and local safety regulations and industry best practices.
- Knowledge of building codes, safety regulations, and quality standards.
- Valid driver's license and ability to travel to various job sites.
- Ability to travel 60–75% of the time; trips are short in duration.
- Commitment to excellence and high standards.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills and ability to effectively present information and respond to questions.
- Ability to work with all levels of management and inform multiple teams, subcontractors, and stakeholders about safety practices.
- Proven leadership and business acumen skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills, with sound judgment and timely decision-making.
- Proactive, results-oriented approach and demonstrated competence in reacting to and handling emergencies.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
- Ability to manage priorities and workflow and adapt enthusiastically to changing priorities.
- Ability to understand all safety requirements and cautions.
- Ability to speak, read, write, and understand the primary language or languages used in the workplace.
Responsibilities
- Plan, implement, communicate, and monitor safety policies and procedures in compliance with local, state, and federal OSHA rules and regulations.
- Investigate accidents and injuries and recommend or coordinate corrective actions with the Safety Manager.
- Develop and implement safety training programs covering general safe work practices and hazards specific to job assignments.
- Provide safety training for new employees.
- Maintain current knowledge of federal and state OSHA regulations, safety codes, and regulations.
- Identify potential safety hazards at facilities and report hazards and recommendations for eliminating or reducing them to the Safety Manager.
- Encourage employees and supervisors to report unsafe conditions immediately and schedule or coordinate repairs as soon as possible.
- Encourage employees and supervisors to report all job-related injuries immediately, including minor injuries.
- Review superintendent toolbox talks and confirm that they are up to date.
- Prepare and maintain required safety reports.
- Perform other related duties as assigned by management.
