Safety Coordinator - Commercial & Industrial - Greenville

HarperGC•Greenville, SC

About The Position

The Safety Coordinator delivers 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. It enforces company safety protocols and 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 role provides daily on-site safety oversight, implements project safety plans, conducts audits and inspections, reviews subcontractor safety plans, and supports incident investigations and emergency response. It also delivers safety orientations and training, tracks records and performance, communicates safety trends, and contributes to continuous improvement. The position has no direct reports, but provides guidance and leadership on safety matters and leads project-level initiatives and cross-functional safety committees. Work is split between office and field environments and requires frequent travel to active construction sites, regional offices, and industry events. Site work may involve varying weather, loud noise, physical hazards, uneven terrain, scaffolding, and required use of personal protective equipment. Travel may include overnight stays and occasional weekend or evening visits. A valid driver’s license and reliable transportation are required. The role does not work on union job sites. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States and complete a pre-employment background check and drug screening.

Requirements

At least 2–5 years of construction safety experience with demonstrated site-level oversight.
OSHA 10/30 Construction certification, or willingness to obtain it.
First Aid/CPR certification.
In-depth knowledge of OSHA regulations and construction safety practices.
Ability to make decisions to stop work and enforce corrective or disciplinary actions when necessary.
Investigation skills, including root-cause analysis and corrective-action development.
Ability to present safety topics to field crews and leadership.
Ability to influence field behavior and drive accountability without direct supervisory authority.
Experience working on multiple projects and coordinating with other safety personnel.
Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
Authorized to work in the United States.
Ability to travel frequently, including possible overnight stays and occasional weekend or evening site visits.
Ability to perform the physical demands of the role, including navigating active construction sites, climbing stairs, ladders, and scaffolding, occasionally lifting and carrying up to 25 pounds, and responding to emergencies.
Ability to use required personal protective equipment when visiting job sites.
Successful completion of a pre-employment background check and drug screening.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Construction Management, or a related field; equivalent experience is considered.
Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST), or OSHA 500 certification.
Experience with safety management software and reporting tools; Procore or similar systems preferred.
Industry certifications and accreditation with one or more professional organizations.
Conflict resolution, coaching, and stakeholder management skills.
Competency in data analysis to identify safety trends and recommend preventive measures.

Responsibilities

Provide daily on-site safety oversight and guidance for assigned projects; conduct job-site observations and enforce company safety standards.
Ensure toolbox talks and pre-task planning are conducted.
Use 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 regulatory requirements, including OSHA, DOT, EPA, and applicable authorities having jurisdiction.
Conduct regular site audits and inspections, document findings, and track corrective actions.
Review subcontractor safety plans and monitor trade partner compliance, including 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 orientations and ongoing training, including OSHA 10/30 and First Aid/CPR, and 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.
Collaborate with project managers, superintendents, trade partners, corporate safety personnel, executives, operations leadership, field teams, and regulatory bodies.
Lead cross-functional safety committees, manage third-party safety consultants, and coordinate oversight of trade partner safety compliance.
Travel to construction sites, regional offices, and industry events to conduct audits, lead training, respond to incidents, and support project teams.