Safety Coordinator

Benchmark Utility Services•Sterling, VA

About The Position

Benchmark Utility Services is a premier design-build, site and underground utility construction firm, completing over 500 projects spanning over ten (10) years. With a heavy focus on mission critical facilities, our teams collaborate seamlessly to ensure our customers receive the highest level of service in the construction industry. At Benchmark, our success is fueled by our exceptional workforce. We prioritize training and professional development, encouraging our team to expand and enhance their unique skills, so they can fully realize their potential. If you are driven and passionate about excellence, we want to hear from you. Join us and be a part of our dynamic team, where your skills and ambitions will be nurtured and valued. Job Summary The Safety Coordinator safeguards workforce and assets by enforcing regulations, assessing risks, investigating incidents, and crafting safety programs. The Safety Coordinator supports project teams, oversees hazard mitigation, monitors performance metrics, and drives continuous improvement to maintain compliance and reduce risks.

Requirements

Four (4) + years of relevant construction safety experience with an undergraduate degree in safety and health (or related discipline) or demonstrated construction safety and trade experience
Agile, energetic, data driven approach to achieving individual and organizational objectives while balancing short term and long-term goals

Nice To Haves

Excellent knowledge of OSHA standards and federal safety legislation
Solid understanding of potentially hazardous materials and practices in the workplace.
Familiarity with writing health and safety policies and procedures
Proficiency in data analysis and reporting statistics
Working knowledge of safety management software
Strong communication and teamwork skills
Excellent supervisory and leadership abilities
OSHA 500 certification
Bilingual (speak English and Spanish fluently)

Responsibilities

Supervises and ensures the safety of employees, trade partners, and public
Enforces corporate and projects specific safety and health programs as well as federal, state, and local safety standards
Guide safety staff and assists in their development
Directs daily operations and identifies opportunities to improve safety regulations
Facilitates third party safety reviews including OSHA
Conducts risk assessments to minimize workplace accidents, occupational illness, and long-term health hazards
Provides support to project teams on safety-related matters, including accident investigation and reporting
Partners with field supervision to ensure safety hazard mitigation measures are included in the planning of project construction activities
Develops and catalogs Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs) specific to trenching and pipe laying
Presents safety information and documentation to various General Contractors (GCs)
Stays up to date with industry’s best practices and regulatory changes to continuously improve safety standards
Investigates and reports on accidents, incidents, and near-misses, and recommend corrective actions to prevent recurrence
Performs other duties, as assigned