Senior Safety Coordinator

Cherry Coatings•Atlanta, GA

About The Position

Cherry Coatings is a family-owned commercial paint contractor established in 1968, providing architectural, industrial, and maintenance coating services. The Senior Safety Coordinator supports construction project safety by working with project staff, General Contractor representatives, subcontractors, employees, and trade partners. The role helps implement Cherry’s safety programs, establish site safety procedures, conduct meetings and orientations, inspect job sites, investigate incidents, and maintain safety documentation.

Requirements

5–10 years of relevant construction safety experience.
Bilingual Spanish and English is required.
First Aid/CPR/AED training.
Knowledge of local, state, and federal safety regulations applicable to the construction industry.
Strong understanding of OSHA standards, including 29 CFR 1926 construction safety requirements.
Knowledge of fire prevention, evacuation procedures, and emergency response protocols specific to construction sites.
Ability to work independently.
Problem-solving skills.
Self-starter.
Communication skills.
Perseverance.
Time-management skills.
Open-mindedness.
Trustworthiness.

Nice To Haves

OSHA 500.
A BCSP certification.
Experience using Excel, Procore, or comparable construction technologies.

Responsibilities

Attend initial meetings with project staff and General Contractor representatives to define the role within the Project Safety Program.
Conduct and document pre-planning safety meetings with subcontractor safety representatives and/or foremen before subcontractor work begins on site.
Establish and conduct regular weekly safety meetings with subcontractor representatives.
Implement Cherry’s comprehensive safety programs on projects.
Conduct formal weekly job site inspections and complete safety checklists documenting violations and corrective actions.
Deliver safety meetings to employees at the project level.
Help enforce Cherry’s Drug and Alcohol Policy, including handling site drug testing.
Conduct safety orientations for new employees and trade partners and develop orientation programs that explain safety protocols.
Investigate and analyze incidents, accidents, and near-misses to identify root causes and contributing factors.
Participate in preparing inspection reports and provide recommendations for corrective actions.
Provide guidance and support to subcontractors in implementing safety measures.
Assist with reviewing subcontractor safety training documentation and verifying compliance with company standards.
Organize and maintain safety documentation, including incident reports, inspection records, and training records.
Identify opportunities to improve safety performance and implement preventive measures.