Site Safety Coordinator

Vertical Mechanical Group Inc•District Heights, MD

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Vertical Mechanical Group (VMG) is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Site Safety Coordinator to join their team. This field-based role is responsible for promoting and maintaining safe working environments across multiple active construction projects. The Site Safety Coordinator will partner with project managers, superintendents, field personnel, and executive leadership to ensure compliance with VMG policies, OSHA regulations, and construction-industry best practices. The ideal candidate is a bilingual safety professional who is comfortable engaging with field teams, identifying potential hazards, delivering training, and taking prompt action to protect employees and strengthen the company's safety culture.

Requirements

Minimum 1 year of construction safety experience, preferably in commercial mechanical construction
Bilingual fluency in English and Spanish required
Current OSHA 30 certification required
Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and construction safety practices
Excellent communication, coaching, leadership, and interpersonal skills
Strong organizational abilities and attention to detail
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with project and field teams
Ability to travel regularly to active project sites throughout the DMV area

Nice To Haves

CPR and First Aid certifications preferred

Responsibilities

Promote and enforce VMG safety policies and procedures across active construction sites
Conduct routine safety inspections, audits, and job-hazard assessments
Identify unsafe conditions and behaviors and recommend appropriate corrective actions
Follow up with field leadership to ensure safety concerns are addressed promptly
Monitor compliance with OSHA standards and applicable federal, state, and local regulations
Support jobsite emergency-response planning and other safety initiatives
Investigate workplace incidents, injuries, accidents, and near misses
Document findings and identify contributing factors and root causes
Recommend preventive and corrective measures to reduce future risk
Track corrective actions through completion
Recognize safety trends and communicate areas requiring additional attention
Conduct new-hire safety orientations, toolbox talks, and ongoing field training
Communicate safety expectations clearly to English- and Spanish-speaking employees
Partner with project managers, superintendents, and field leadership to reinforce accountability
Coach employees on safe work practices and proper procedures
Help build a proactive, team-oriented safety culture across VMG projects
Maintain accurate inspection reports, incident records, training documentation, and compliance files
Track safety observations, corrective actions, and follow-up activities
Prepare and communicate safety updates to project and company leadership
Ensure required records are complete, organized, and readily available