Safety Coordinator

Atlantic Constructors•Richmond, VA

20d

About The Position

Atlantic Constructors is seeking a Construction Safety Coordinator with hands-on commercial construction safety experience to support safe project execution across active construction sites. The role identifies jobsite hazards, conducts safety inspections and observations, supports incident investigations, and helps ensure contractors and subcontractors comply with applicable OSHA construction standards and project-specific safety requirements. The coordinator works directly with construction crews, project managers, superintendents, and subcontractors in active jobsite environments. The position has no supervisory responsibility and may require travel to project sites, typically without overnight stays. Final compensation is determined based on applicable experience, education, licensure, skills, and other relevant factors.

Requirements

At least three years of professional safety experience on commercial construction projects.
Current OSHA 30-Hour Construction course completion card.
Formal training in OSHA 29 CFR 1926 Construction Safety Standards.
Demonstrated experience performing jobsite safety inspections, hazard assessments, incident investigations, and corrective action follow-up.
Working knowledge of construction site hazards, OSHA construction regulations, and contractor/subcontractor safety compliance.
Strong written and verbal communication, documentation, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work independently, communicate effectively with field personnel, and manage multiple project priorities.
Ability to work assigned schedules and travel to project sites as required.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including working aloft, climbing, bending, pulling, reaching overhead, standing or walking for extended periods, and lifting up to 50 pounds.
Ability to correctly identify all colors of color-coded cables or wires and demonstrate close and distance vision, depth perception, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

OSHA 500 Instructor certification.
Prior military experience.
High school diploma or GED equivalent.

Responsibilities

Conduct routine safety inspections, field observations, and hazard assessments on active commercial construction projects.
Identify unsafe conditions and work practices, communicate corrective actions, and track deficiencies through completion.
Participate in daily crew safety meetings, toolbox talks, and start-of-shift briefings.
Review and assist with Job Safety Analyses (JSAs), Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), and task-specific safety plans.
Conduct or participate in incident investigations and Root Cause Analyses; document findings and recommend preventive measures.
Monitor contractor and subcontractor compliance with OSHA 29 CFR 1926, company safety policies, and project-specific safety requirements.
Maintain incident reports, injury and illness records, inspection logs, corrective action logs, and required safety documentation.
Analyze incident trends and field observations to identify opportunities for continuous safety improvement.
Participate in project kickoff meetings and coordinate safety expectations with project management, field supervision, and subcontractors.
Work with project teams and site safety, environmental, and industrial hygiene personnel to address hazards and maintain compliance.
Serve as a Loss Prevention Systems (LPS) coach and facilitator, supporting hazard recognition and proactive safety practices.
Escalate significant hazards, recurring safety deficiencies, and unresolved corrective actions to appropriate leadership.
Perform other duties as assigned.