Safety Coordinator

Job Description

Job Description

We are hiring a Construction Safety Coordinator to provide daily field safety oversight on a ground-up data center construction project in the Cartersville, Georgia metro area. This Construction Safety Coordinator role is ideal for a safety professional with 2 to 5 years of commercial construction experience who thrives in fast-paced, multi-trade environments. The position reports to project leadership and serves as the on-site safety resource for all active construction activities.

What We Offer

• Annual salary of $75,000 to $90,000 based on experience and qualifications
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Company-provided computer and field equipment
• Contract-to-hire opportunity with potential for permanent placement
• Ongoing professional development and safety training support

Key Responsibilities - Construction Safety Coordinator

• Perform daily site safety inspections, hazard recognition, and field observations across active construction areas including ground-up builds, earthwork, concrete, structural, utility, and fiber optic installation
• Monitor contractor and subcontractor compliance with OSHA standards, site safety rules, and client requirements, and assist with toolbox talks, safety orientations, and pre-task planning meetings
• Identify unsafe conditions or behaviors and work directly with field supervision to correct issues in real time, escalating significant concerns and supporting stop-work actions when imminent hazards exist
• Assist with incident, near-miss, and hazard investigations including documentation and corrective action tracking using construction management software such as Procore or Bluebeam
• Communicate safety observations, trends, and concerns to project leadership and support coordination of safety activities related to heavy equipment operations, excavations, and utility trenching

Qualifications - Construction Safety Coordinator

• 2 to 5 years of construction safety experience on commercial or ground-up construction projects
• Valid OSHA 30-Hour Construction certification required
• Working knowledge of excavation safety, underground utility coordination, fiber optic installation safety, and heavy equipment operations
• Experience conducting safety inspections, job hazard analyses, and field safety observations
• Proficiency with Procore, Bluebeam, or similar construction management platforms and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Preferred Qualifications - Construction Safety Professional

• Prior experience on data center, mission-critical, or high-tech construction projects
• CHST certification or actively working toward certification
• Experience supporting projects with multiple trade contractors and fast-track schedules
• Background in commercial ground-up construction with earthmoving equipment and trenching or excavation work

Physical Requirements - Construction Safety Coordinator

• Walk active construction sites for extended periods in varying weather conditions
• Climb ladders, navigate uneven terrain, and access excavations safely
• Work in environments with exposure to noise, dust, and operating heavy equipment
• Standard Monday through Friday construction hours with occasional weekend availability as needed

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