Safety Coordinator

Safety Coordinator

The Safety Coordinator is responsible for supporting and enforcing workplace safety programs on large-scale commercial construction and data center projects. This role focuses on minimizing occupational hazards, ensuring compliance with OSHA regulations and site-specific safety requirements, conducting audits and inspections, delivering safety training, and promoting a proactive safety culture. The Safety Coordinator works closely with project managers, field leadership, technicians, and client safety teams to identify risks, investigate incidents, implement corrective actions, and maintain a safe and compliant work environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Conduct daily site safety walks, inspections, and audits across active construction work areas.
• Enforce compliance with safety policies, personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements, and client safety standards.
• Lead and facilitate toolbox talks, safety briefings, and site-specific safety meetings.
• Identify workplace hazards and recommend corrective actions to reduce risk and prevent incidents.
• Investigate accidents, injuries, near misses, and occupational incidents to determine root causes and preventive measures.
• Document incidents, corrective actions, safety observations, and compliance activities.
• Coordinate safety initiatives with project managers, supervisors, field leads, and client safety representatives.
• Monitor and verify the safe use of ladders, lifts, tools, equipment, and other jobsite resources.
• Maintain safety logs, inspection records, reports, and compliance documentation.
• Support emergency response procedures, drills, and incident preparedness activities.
• Deliver safety training and orientation programs for new and existing employees.
• Review project plans and specifications to ensure safety requirements are incorporated and maintained.
• Compile, analyze, and report safety performance data, trends, and compliance metrics.
• Promote a positive and proactive safety culture throughout the project team.
• Stay current with applicable safety regulations, standards, and industry best practices.

Job Requirements

• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in construction safety, occupational safety, or safety management.
• Experience supporting large-scale commercial construction or data center construction projects.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations, construction safety standards, hazard identification, and risk mitigation practices.
• Experience conducting safety audits, inspections, incident investigations, and corrective action follow-up.
• Ability to lead safety meetings, toolbox talks, training sessions, and employee orientations.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with field personnel, supervisors, project managers, and client representatives.
• Experience maintaining safety reports, compliance records, and documentation.
• Ability to confidently and professionally enforce safety policies and procedures.
• Working knowledge of PPE requirements, safe work practices, and jobsite safety protocols.
• Ability to stand, walk, and navigate active construction sites throughout the workday.
• Ability to work overtime as required by project demands.
• Must be able to wear required PPE, including composite toe boots.

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Additional education in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health and Safety, Construction Management, or a related field is preferred.

Work Experience

• Experience in construction safety environments is required.
• Experience within low voltage, telecommunications, electrical, or data center construction environments is strongly preferred.
• Experience conducting field inspections, safety audits, incident investigations, and compliance monitoring is preferred.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k)

Additional Job Details (Commute, Attendance, etc.)

• Work Location: Fayetteville project site.
• Fully onsite position.
• Schedule: Monday through Friday with a 6:00 AM or 7:00 AM start time.
• Overtime is required based on project needs.
• Project Environment: New construction data center and large-scale commercial construction projects.

Preferred Certifications

• OSHA 500 Certification
• OSHA 510 Certification
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
• Associate Safety Professional (ASP)
• Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST)
• First Aid/CPR Certification