Safety & Workforce Development Coordinator - Environmental Systems - Raleigh​/Fayettville

Safety And Workforce Development Coordinator

Company Mission Statement:
To build up our communities, our clients and each other by building trust in everything we do.

Summary/Objective:
The Safety and Workforce Development Coordinator delivers day-to-day site safety leadership across Environmental Systems (ESD) projects in the NC region, ensuring regulatory compliance and supporting project teams to achieve measurable safety performance. This role enforces company safety protocols to ensure compliance with federal, state, and location regulations. This role partners with Safety personnel, project leadership, field teams, corporate support services and trade partners to identify hazards, lead incident response, enforce safety standards, and manage safety program execution at the project level while supporting corporate and divisional safety objectives and budget responsibilities.

This role supports and empowers project teams to uphold the highest standards of worker health and safety.

Essential Functions:

• Project Site Support
  • Provide daily on-site safety oversight and guidance for assigned projects; conduct job-site safety observations and enforce company safety standards.
  • Ensure Toolbox Talks, and pre-task planning is being conducted.
  • Create Site Specific Safety Plans.
  • Stop-work authority to address imminent hazards and ensure corrective actions are implemented.
• Program Execution and Compliance
  • Implement and maintain project-level safety plans consistent with corporate policies and regulatory requirements (OSHA, DOT, EPA, AHJ, etc.).
  • Conduct regular site audits and inspections; document findings and track corrective actions.
  • Review subcontractor safety plans and monitor Trade Partner compliance.
  • Trade Partner subcontract safety management.
• Incident Management
  • Lead or assist in incident investigations, determine root causes, and develop corrective/preventive actions.
  • Maintain accurate incident records, prepare reports for internal leadership and regulatory agencies as required.
  • Respond to after-hours incidents and provide on-site leadership during emergency situations.
• Training and Communication
  • Promote a culture of safety through communication, recognition, and engagement.
  • Provide safety orientation and ongoing training (OSHA 10/30, First Aid/CPR, i.e.) for all assigned employees. Track training completion and maintain training records.
  • Communicate safety performance, trends, and recommendations to the Safety Manager/s, Operational Leadership, and project teams.
• Workforce Development
  • Assist with ESD recruiting efforts.
  • Coordinate with HR for orientation and onboarding of new employees.
  • Documentation of field employees' personnel actions.
  • Coordinate moving and tracking crew assignments.
  • Support Performance Management process.
  • Assist with managing technical training for field personnel.
• Program Improvement and Budget
  • Identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
  • Support corporate safety program updates and provide feedback.
• Documentation and Reporting
  • Maintain accurate safety documentation, inspection logs, and inspection records for internal and regulatory purposes.

Competencies:

• Personal Attributes
  • High level of integrity and ethical judgment.
  • Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
  • Resilient and adaptable in fast-paced, high-risk construction environments.
  • Passionate about continuous improvement and practical safety solutions.
• Technical and Leadership Skills
  • Construction safety expertise with strong knowledge of OSHA construction standards and industry best practices.
  • Decision making authority to stop work and enforce corrective or disciplinary actions when necessary.
  • Investigation skills to lead root cause analysis and corrective action development.
  • Training ability to present safety topics to field crews and leadership.
• Collaboration and Influence
  • Help build and support the Raleigh area to create a Harper-aligned culture.
  • Cross-functional collaboration with Project Managers, Superintendents, Subcontractors, corporate safety clients, and regulatory bodies.
  • Ability to influence field behavior and drive accountability without direct supervisory authority.
  • Experience working on multiple projects and coordinating with…