Corporate Safety Coordinator

DeMaria Building Company•Novi, MI

About The Position

The Corporate Safety Coordinator assists with planning, executing, and managing company safety. The position maintains, promotes, and enforces project-site safety in accordance with company policies and procedures, MIOSHA requirements, and local, state, and federal laws. It supports efforts to reduce or eliminate occupational injuries, property or equipment damage, and potential financial losses through appropriate policies, procedures, and training, while maintaining knowledge of legal requirements to ensure compliance in policies, procedures, and reporting. The role works in conjunction with the Director of Health & Safety and gives direction to others to help ensure compliance with state and federal regulations. It may occasionally supervise on-site safety coordinators or act as Director of Health & Safety. The job description describes the general nature of the work and is not an exhaustive list of duties.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in occupational or industrial safety/health and/or 7+ years of safety experience, preferably in construction, with strong knowledge of applicable safety laws, regulations, and OSHA/MIOSHA standards; listed as preferred.
Knowledge of construction safety fundamentals, 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.
OSHA 30 or OSHA 500 certification required.
First Aid/CPR/AED certification required.
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 initiatives.
Ability to lead by example and set performance standards for others.
Professional attitude consistent with company values and culture.
Ability to identify potential issues and develop and execute resolutions.
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills.
Detail oriented, with the ability to multitask.
Basic knowledge of cost-control procedures.
Proficient in or able to quickly learn Procore and Microsoft Office.
Ability to represent the company with high moral and ethical conduct.
Ability to drive a vehicle and maintain a valid driver’s license.
Ability to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods; stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, balance, climb stairs and ladders, and use hands and fingers to reach, feel, and handle objects, tools, or controls.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
Ability to speak clearly, listen, and evaluate situations; good close and peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in occupational or industrial safety/health and/or 7+ years of safety experience, preferably in construction, with strong knowledge of applicable safety laws, regulations, and OSHA/MIOSHA standards.
Experience managing workers’ compensation claims, claims analysis, and cost reduction.

Responsibilities

Coordinate 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 regulations, policies, and procedures.
Inspect job sites for safety compliance and violations, prepare reports, and follow up to ensure corrections are completed promptly.
Attend pre-start meetings when safety concerns warrant, including work involving fall protection, trenches, confined spaces, or hazardous materials.
Survey construction projects for unsafe physical conditions, practices, hazards, and compliance issues, and recommend corrective measures.
Assist the Director of Health & Safety with accident investigations involving injury or property damage, ensure forms are completed and submitted on time, and report findings and recommendations.
Enforce job-site safety and accountability programs and take appropriate corrective action.
Work with subcontractors and safety professionals to improve the effectiveness of safety standards, codes, and regulations.
Coordinate, develop, and conduct safety training, briefings, meetings, and classes for supervisors and field personnel as needed.
Serve as a liaison to resolve safety concerns raised by MIOSHA and other city, state, and federal agencies.
Coordinate and conduct safety orientation for new field employees.
Assist with records of employee safety training, violations, and corrective actions.
Maintain the Safety Data Sheets database and job records.
Assist the HR Generalist with pre-employment physical examinations and drug screening for field applicants, and, as required, job-site drug and alcohol testing and management of M.U.S.T programs.
Coordinate subcontractor safety matters related to OSHA/MIOSHA, owner, and company safety policies.
Attend monthly Safety Committee (L-10) meetings focused on safety awareness and an incident-free environment.
Assist project teams in preparing site-specific safety programs.
Collect and maintain subcontractor safety programs and compliance forms, along with toolbox talks, violation records, and other pertinent paperwork.