Safety Coordinator - Commercial & Indstrial - Greenville

HarperGC•Greenville, SC

About The Position

The Safety Coordinator provides day-to-day site safety leadership across Commercial and Industrial projects in South Carolina, North Carolina, and Virginia. The role ensures regulatory compliance and supports project teams in achieving measurable safety performance by enforcing company safety protocols and applicable federal, state, and local requirements. The Coordinator partners with safety personnel, project leadership, field teams, corporate support services, and trade partners to identify hazards, lead incident response, enforce safety standards, and manage project-level safety programs while supporting corporate and divisional safety objectives and budget responsibilities. The position provides on-site safety oversight, implements project safety plans, conducts audits and inspections, monitors subcontractor compliance, investigates incidents, maintains records, delivers training, and supports continuous improvement. It has no direct reports, but provides guidance and direction on safety matters and leads project-level safety initiatives and cross-functional safety committees. The work includes both office and active construction-site settings, frequent regional travel, and occasional evening or weekend visits or overnight stays as project needs and incident response require. Personal protective equipment is required on job sites.

Requirements

2–5 years of experience in construction safety with demonstrated site-level oversight.
In-depth knowledge of OSHA regulations and construction safety practices.
OSHA 10/30 Construction certification or willingness to obtain it.
First Aid/CPR certification.
Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
Ability to work across active construction sites, including climbing stairs, ladders, and scaffolding.
Ability to lift and carry materials or equipment weighing up to 25 pounds occasionally.
Ability to communicate effectively in noisy environments and assess safety conditions using near and far visual acuity.
Ability to respond quickly to emergencies, potentially involving walking, bending, kneeling, or crouching.
Ability to travel frequently, including possible overnight stays and occasional weekend or evening site visits.
Ability to work in varied weather conditions and physical environments and use required personal protective equipment on job sites.
Strong integrity, ethical judgment, organizational skills, and attention to detail.
Resilience and adaptability in fast-paced, high-risk construction environments.
Decision-making ability to stop work and enforce corrective or disciplinary actions when necessary.
Investigation skills, including root-cause analysis and corrective-action development.
Ability to deliver safety training to field crews and leadership.
Ability to collaborate with project managers, superintendents, trade partners, corporate safety personnel, and regulatory bodies.
Ability to influence field behavior and drive accountability without direct supervisory authority.
Ability to work across multiple projects and coordinate with other safety personnel.
Pre-employment background check and drug screening.
Authorized to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Construction Management, or a related field; equivalent experience is considered.
CSP, CHST, or OSHA 500 certification.
Experience with safety management software and reporting tools.
Proficiency with Procore or similar systems.
Industry certifications and accreditation with one or more professional organizations.
Conflict resolution, coaching, and stakeholder management skills.
Experience leading safety committees and fostering employee engagement.

Responsibilities

Provide daily on-site safety oversight and guidance for assigned projects, conduct job-site safety observations, and enforce company safety standards.
Ensure toolbox talks and pre-task planning are conducted.
Exercise stop-work authority to address imminent hazards and ensure corrective actions are implemented.
Implement and maintain project-level safety plans consistent with corporate policies and applicable regulatory requirements, including OSHA, DOT, EPA, and AHJ requirements.
Conduct regular site audits and inspections, document findings, and track corrective actions.
Review subcontractor safety plans and monitor trade partner compliance, including trade partner subcontract safety management.
Lead or assist with incident investigations, determine root causes, and develop corrective and preventive actions.
Maintain incident records and prepare reports for internal leadership and regulatory agencies as required.
Respond to after-hours incidents and provide on-site leadership during emergencies.
Promote a safety culture through communication, recognition, and engagement.
Provide safety orientation and ongoing training, such as OSHA 10/30 and First Aid/CPR; track completion and maintain training records.
Communicate safety performance, trends, and recommendations to Safety Managers, operational leadership, and project teams.
Identify opportunities for continuous improvement, support corporate safety program updates, and provide feedback.
Maintain accurate safety documentation, inspection logs, and records for internal and regulatory purposes.
Provide guidance, mentorship, and direction to field personnel and subcontractors on safety matters and lead project-level safety initiatives.
Collaborate with executives, operations leadership, field teams, and safety personnel to embed safety into construction work.
Lead cross-functional safety committees and manage third-party safety consultants.
Travel to sites and offices to conduct safety audits, lead training, respond to incidents, and support project teams.
Use safety data analysis to identify trends and recommend preventive measures.