Safety Coordinator

Burgess Civil•Tampa, FL

1d•Remote

About The Position

The Safety & Environmental Coordinator supports the development, implementation, and monitoring of Burgess Civil’s safety and environmental programs across all active construction projects. This role plays a key part in ensuring compliance with OSHA, FDOT, EPA, and company standards, while fostering a proactive, safety-first culture in the field. The ideal candidate is hands-on, detail-oriented, and skilled at communicating and coaching crews to work safely and efficiently.

Requirements

1–3 years of experience in construction safety, environmental compliance, or related field.
Knowledge of OSHA construction regulations (29 CFR 1926).
Strong communication skills with the ability to coach and influence field teams.
Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to job sites regularly.
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Teams) and able to learn safety software/apps.

Nice To Haves

OSHA 30-Hour Construction certification (or ability to obtain within 6 months).
Experience in civil/heavy construction (earthwork, utilities, roadway).
Familiarity with SWPPP, BMPs, erosion and sediment control, and environmental compliance.
First Aid/CPR/AED certification.
Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a strong plus.

Responsibilities

Conduct routine jobsite inspections to identify hazards, assess controls, and verify compliance with company safety standards, OSHA requirements, and project specifications.
Assist in implementing corrective actions and follow up to ensure closure of safety findings.
Support daily safety briefings, toolbox talks, and task-specific hazard assessments (JHAs, PTPs).
Support investigations of incidents, near‑misses, property damage, and equipment-related events.
Gather statements, document findings, photograph sites, and assist in determining root causes.
Coordinate corrective action tracking with Safety leadership and project management.
Monitor compliance with environmental regulations, including erosion control, runoff management, fuel handling, spill prevention, waste disposal, and dust/noise mitigation.
Assist with environmental inspections, SWPPP documentation, and BMP verification.
Deliver safety orientations for new hires and subcontractors, ensuring understanding of policies, PPE, hazards, and expectations.
Assist in coordinating and tracking safety training such as OSHA, equipment certifications, confined space, fall protection, CPR/First Aid, and other required courses.
Provide coaching to field workers and supervisors on safe work practices and compliance expectations.
Maintain accurate records of incident reports, inspections, training logs, equipment certifications, and safety documents.
Support preparation of weekly/monthly safety reports, metrics, and dashboards for management.
Work closely with foremen and superintendents to address safety concerns promptly.
Promote a positive, proactive safety culture through visibility, communication, and teamwork.
Verify proper use, condition, and inspection of tools, equipment, ladders, trench boxes, traffic control devices, and PPE.
Support equipment and vehicle inspections in accordance with DOT, OSHA, and company requirements.
Perform additional duties as assigned to support overall safety and environmental performance.