Corporate Safety Coordinator

DeMaria Building Company•Novi, MI

About The Position

The Corporate Safety Coordinator assists in planning, executing, and managing company safety. The role maintains, promotes, and enforces project-site safety in accordance with company policies and procedures, MIOSHA requirements, and applicable local, state, and federal laws. It supports the reduction or elimination of occupational injuries, property or equipment damage, and potential financial losses through appropriate policies, procedures, and training, while maintaining knowledge of legal requirements to help ensure compliance.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Occupational or Industrial Safety/Health and/or 7+ years of safety experience, preferably in construction; this qualification is described as preferred.
Strong knowledge of applicable safety laws and regulations and OSHA/MIOSHA standards.
OSHA 30 or OSHA 500 certification.
First Aid/CPR/AED certification.
Knowledge of construction safety, accident prevention, occupational injury, human factors, industry safety criteria, insurance, risk management, and incident investigation methods.
Thorough understanding of and ability to enforce federal, state, local, and company regulations.
Ability to communicate effectively with trades, subcontractors, Superintendents/Foremen, Project Managers, Project Engineers, and client representatives.
Experience managing safety activities and performing or supervising safety-initiative functions.
Ability to lead by example and set a performance standard for others.
Professional attitude consistent with company values and culture; high moral and ethical conduct.
Ability to identify potential issues and develop and execute resolutions.
Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
Detail orientation and ability to multitask.
Basic knowledge of cost-control procedures.
Proficiency with, or ability to quickly learn, Procore and Microsoft Office.
Ability to drive a vehicle and maintain a valid driver’s license.
Ability to meet the physical requirements of the position, including extended sitting, standing, and walking; stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, balancing, climbing stairs and ladders at elevated heights; using hands and fingers to reach, feel, and handle objects, tools, or controls; communicating clearly and evaluating situations; and lifting up to 50 pounds.
Ability to work in inclement weather and in high, confined, or precarious places, with exposure to fumes and airborne particles.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Occupational or Industrial Safety/Health and/or 7+ years of safety experience, preferably in construction (the posting identifies this as preferred).
Experience managing workers’ compensation claims, claims analysis, and cost reduction.

Responsibilities

Interface with the Director of Health & Safety, Project Managers, Superintendents, and subcontractors at job sites to identify and evaluate hazards.
Enforce compliance with local, state, OSHA/MIOSHA, and company safety requirements.
Inspect job sites for compliance and violations, prepare reports, and follow up to ensure corrections are completed promptly.
Attend pre-start meetings for projects with elevated safety concerns when applicable or requested.
Survey construction projects for physical conditions, safety practices, hazardous situations, and compliance; recommend improvements.
Investigate accidents involving injury or property damage with the Director of Health & Safety, ensure forms are completed and submitted on time, and report findings and recommendations.
Enforce job-site safety and accountability programs and take corrective action when needed.
Work with subcontractors and safety professionals to improve the effectiveness of safety standards, codes, and regulations.
Coordinate, develop, and/or conduct safety training, including new-hire safety orientation for field employees.
Serve as a liaison in resolving safety concerns raised by MIOSHA and other city, state, and federal agencies.
Maintain records of employee safety training, violations, corrective actions, Safety Data Sheets, job records, and related paperwork.
Assist the HR Generalist with pre-employment physical examinations and drug screening for field applicants and, as required, job-site drug and alcohol testing; manage M.U.S.T. programs.
Interact with subcontractors regarding OSHA/MIOSHA, owner, and company safety policies.
Attend monthly Safety Committee (L-10) meetings focused on raising safety awareness and preventing incidents.
Prepare and conduct briefings, meetings, training classes, and related functions for supervisors and field personnel as needed or requested.
Assist project teams in preparing site-specific safety programs.
Collect and maintain subcontractor safety programs and compliance forms, including toolbox talks, violation records, and other pertinent paperwork.
Occasionally supervise on-site safety coordinators when a project requires one and may occasionally act as Director of Health & Safety.