Project Safety Coordinator
About The Position
The Project Safety Coordinator provides safety support to operations and project teams, particularly for field activities and projects requiring additional safety coordination. Working closely with the Regional Safety Specialist, project leadership, and employees, the coordinator supports Terracon’s Incident and Injury Free (IIF) culture, promotes consistent application of safety programs, and helps meet Terracon and client safety requirements. The role serves as a visible field safety resource through safety check-ins, hazard identification and communication, project safety planning and documentation, safety training and coaching, and incident and near-miss follow-up. The coordinator supports regional and project-level safety efforts under the direction of the Regional Safety Specialist. The role includes consulting with operations on health and safety matters, monitoring compliance with safety standards, participating in pre-task planning, visiting project sites, and helping identify and implement corrective actions and continuous improvements.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in safety management or a related field, or at least 5 years of related experience in lieu of a degree.
- Basic knowledge of accident prevention and risk management, and general working knowledge of OSHA construction safety regulations.
- Passion for IIF and ability to collaborate with employee-owners to support a consistently excellent IIF experience.
- Ability to model safety leadership and demonstrate IIF practices.
- Confidence in conducting conversations and documenting accountability when necessary.
- Effective communication skills, including the ability to coach, present, and train.
- Good interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
- Valid driver’s license with an acceptable violation history.
- Ability and willingness to travel overnight.
- First Aid/CPR certification from the American Red Cross or equivalent.
- OSHA 10-Hour Construction Outreach Training.
Responsibilities
- Assist with implementing regional safety policies, initiatives, and strategies aligned with Terracon’s IIF culture, Strategic Plan, Purpose, Vision, and Values.
- Provide safety support to project teams and field operations under the direction of the Regional Safety Specialist.
- Participate in safety meetings and communicate relevant safety information to project and operations personnel.
- Support the development, review, and implementation of project-specific safety plans, procedures, and required safety documentation.
- Coordinate with the Regional Safety Specialist regarding project safety concerns, trends, significant hazards, incidents, and opportunities for improvement.
- Maintain an IIF mindset, collaborate with operations, and model safety leadership and IIF practices.
- Consult with operations on health and safety matters, including site-specific safety assessments and project-level pre-task planning.
- Assist with investigating incidents and near misses to identify causes and mitigation efforts.
- Assist with employee safety orientation, training, safety meetings, and other safety-related educational activities.
- Lead safety efforts and help ensure teams follow safety rules and guidelines.
- Create and model a safe work environment and demonstrate safety practices.
- Promote continuous safety monitoring and improvement on projects.
- Monitor safety standards and practices and serve as a safety resource for field employees, project managers, and supervisors.
- Provide operations personnel with safety and IIF training in applicable areas.
- Review near-miss reports proactively and, when necessary, follow up and spearhead corrective actions.
- Follow safety rules, guidelines, and standards for all projects.
- Participate in pre-task planning and report safety issues or concerns to management.
- Visit project sites to conduct Safety Check Ins and Driver Safety Check Ins, provide training, and audit compliance with safety policies.
