Environment, Health and Safety coordinator

Safety Coordinator – Gainesville, VA

Immediate Need | Local Candidates Only

SAVI EHS is actively seeking an experienced Safety Coordinator to support an active construction project in Gainesville, Virginia . This individual will work closely with project leadership, superintendents, subcontractors, and field personnel to support daily safety operations and maintain compliance with project-specific and OSHA safety requirements.

This is an on-site, local-only opportunity . Per diem, housing, and travel reimbursement are not available for this position.

Location

Gainesville, VA – On-Site

Local Candidates Only

Compensation

• $35.00–$40.00 per hour
• Full-Time W-2 Position
• Weekly Pay
• Immediate Start Available
• No Per Diem or Travel Allowance

Key Responsibilities

• Support daily Environmental, Health & Safety activities across the construction site.
• Conduct routine field safety inspections, audits, and observations.
• Identify unsafe conditions and behaviors and work with field supervision to ensure timely corrective action.
• Monitor subcontractors and trade partners for compliance with project safety requirements.
• Participate in Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), Daily Hazard Analyses (DHAs), pre-task planning, and safety meetings .
• Assist with new-hire and site-specific safety orientations.
• Conduct toolbox talks and support ongoing safety training.
• Monitor work involving fall protection, ladders, scaffolding, material handling, mobile equipment, electrical hazards, and other construction-related exposures.
• Assist with incident and near-miss investigations and corrective-action follow-up.
• Maintain safety documentation, inspection records, training records, observations, and compliance reports.
• Communicate safety concerns to project leadership and field supervision.
• Maintain a consistent field presence and help promote a proactive safety culture across the project.

Minimum Qualifications

• 3+ years of construction safety experience preferred.
• OSHA 30-Hour Construction certification required.
• Working knowledge of OSHA Construction Standards (29 CFR 1926) .
• Experience conducting field safety inspections and identifying construction hazards.
• Ability to communicate effectively with superintendents, subcontractors, trade partners, and project leadership.
• Strong organizational and documentation skills.
• Ability to work independently while supporting the project's overall EHS program.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and digital safety management systems.
• Must be able to reliably commute to Gainesville, VA for the duration of the assignment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Data Center, Commercial, Industrial, or Mission-Critical construction experience.
• First Aid/CPR/AED Certification.
• OSHA 510 certification is a plus.
• Experience with subcontractor safety management, orientations, inspections, and incident investigations.
• Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.