Safety Coordinator

Job Title: Safety Coordinator Location: Cincinnati, OH Start Date: ASAP Duration: Full-time Type: Direct Hire / Full-time Compensation Rate: $65,000 - $80,000 per year. Pay Frequency: Weekly. Benefits Medical, dental, and vision coverage Short‑term and long‑term disability insurance Basic and voluntary life insurance Accident insurance 401(k) with generous match PTO Profit sharing and additional compensation Vehicle allowance up to $1,200 per month Schedule Hours: 40 hours per week. Work days: Monday‑Friday, day shift, with flexibility as required. Travel: Primarily day trips; approximately 10% of the time will involve overnight travel. Project Scope The Safety Coordinator will lead and manage safety initiatives across active construction projects in the Cincinnati area and surrounding regions. The role is responsible for ensuring compliance with OSHA and MSHA regulations, driving consistent execution of safety programs, and reinforcing a strong safety culture across field and office teams. Responsibilities include proactive hazard identification, routine inspections, incident investigation, and corrective action implementation. Qualifications Minimum of 5 years of experience in construction safety management on public and/or private sector projects. Strong working knowledge of OSHA and MSHA regulations and their application in the field. Experience applying CFR 1926 OSHA construction safety standards in environments that include steel erection and installation (structural and rebar), fall protection, rigging and material handling, crane and lifting operations, elevated work platforms, and welding operations. Proven leadership ability to enforce compliance and drive corrective action. Additional Requirements Ability to travel to job sites primarily day trips with approximately 10% overnight travel. Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and coordinate weekly schedules. Strong organizational, communication, and reporting skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook). Ability to learn and use computer‑based safety and reporting software. Professional safety certification preferred (CSP, CHST, or equivalent). Bachelor’s degree in Safety Management, Safety Engineering, Industrial Hygiene, Occupational Environmental Health & Safety, or a related field (or equivalent experience). Key Responsibilities Lead and direct all safety‑related activities across assigned job sites. Conduct routine job site safety inspections and ensure compliance with applicable regulations. Identify hazards and ensure corrective actions are implemented and sustained. Serve as the lead investigator for incidents, including root cause analysis and corrective action planning. Develop, implement, and maintain written safety programs and procedures. Coordinate and deliver safety training programs for field personnel and management. Lead and facilitate safety meetings with field labor and office staff. Prepare and present reports to senior management, including safety inspection reports, incident investigation reports, corrective action plans, and performance updates. Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of OSHA, MSHA, and CFR 1926 requirements and ensure proper implementation. Mentor and develop employees while enforcing safety standards. Take corrective action when safety violations or unacceptable risks are identified. Manage and coordinate personal weekly work schedules effectively. Travel to job sites as required, including periodic overnight stays. Skills OSHA/MSHA compliance, CFR 1926, construction safety management, steel erection safety, fall protection, rigging/material handling, crane/lifting operations, elevated work platforms, welding safety, incident investigation, root cause analysis, corrective actions, training facilitation, safety program development, inspections and audits, reporting, Microsoft Office, safety software. Knowledge Base Strong knowledge of construction safety principles and regulatory compliance (OSHA, MSHA, and CFR 1926) with hands‑on experience supporting heavy construction and steel erection environments. Demonstrated ability to conduct inspections, lead incident investigations, develop and implement safety programs, deliver training, and enforce corrective actions to strengthen safety culture across job sites and office teams. Equal Opportunity We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and contractors. #J-18808-Ljbffr