Safety Coordinator

Rockford•Grand Rapids, MI

7d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Safety Coordinator at Rockford, you will be responsible for executing Rockford safety criteria on active jobsites. You will collaborate often with the Senior Safety Manager of Construction to assist in the continued development of specific company/department objectives and strategies that focus on company culture, training, auditing and awareness. This role reports to the Senior Safety Manager.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in occupational safety/health or equivalent training or a minimum 3 year’s construction safety experience
Ability and willingness to travel as needed.
CPR/First Aid certification required.
The unique ability to de-escalate difficult conversation.
Willingness to take de-escalation training.
OSHA 30 Hour training certificate required.
Willingness to become certified in other area to perform the role.
Reliable transportation to travel.
This position requires the individual to work on-site at assigned project locations for the duration of each project.
Thorough understanding of and ability to enforce all federal, state, local and company safety policies.
Must possess the ability to organize, prioritize, and manage multiple tasks.
Must possess superior oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
Must have a working knowledge of MS Office, including strong skills in Excel, Word, and Outlook.
Must be team-oriented.
Willing to collaborate with construction teams and the safety team to ensure safety is met on jobsite, and in the office.

Responsibilities

Foster an environment of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Develop, implement, and enforce safety policies, procedures, programs, standards, and design criteria on the assigned construction projects.
Communicate the plans and expectations to all Rockford affected team members including trade contractors.
Perform comprehensive onsite safety assessments of the projects.
Constantly monitor work operations for assuring safety compliance as required.
Participates in pre-construction and handoff meetings as required.
Participate in regularly scheduled construction and management meetings including presentation of safety training topics.
Assist in the maintenance of safety files and records.
Function as a liaison and maintain relationships outside of the Company that supports and promotes the company safety, health, and risk management programs. (Subcontractors, Clients, MIOSHA, MIOSHA CET, Other)
Enforce safety policies and recommend appropriate corrective actions to address violations and ensure compliance.
Ensure Rockford’s policies and procedures are understood and implemented consistently.
Provide guidance and direction to trades a in-regards to safety and risk management.
Communicate and reinforce Rockford's vision, values and goals in a positive and professional manner.
Perform other duties as assigned.