Safety Coordinator

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. is a 100% employee‑owned commercial construction company with nationwide offices.

The Project Safety Coordinator is responsible for overall administration of the safety guidelines on the project and for building their own knowledge of safety and the construction process. They must take an active role in their personal development and seek opportunities to gain experience in the field. Travel to projects in the Central Region will be required.

• Monitor safety efforts of subcontractors and McCarthy employees, conducting project safety “Tool Box” meetings weekly and enforcing safety guidelines utilizing disciplinary policy
• Ensure that the procedures outlined in the Site Specific Safety Manual are implemented on the project site
• Oversee issuance of new hire safety documents and lead the immersion of new employees and subcontractors into the McCarthy safety culture
• Coordinate with project supervision to ensure personal protective equipment/safety materials and first aid supplies are available and utilized, and all safety documents are posted on‑site
• Maintain project OSHA 300 log of injuries/illnesses, investigating all reports and coordinating corrective measures
• Conduct safety/health inspections, coordinating responses and compliance reports
• Record and forward copies of all safety‑related meetings, programs, citations, etc. to division safety director
• Promote McCarthy’s safety culture
• Conduct thorough New Employee Orientations that clearly communicate the safety hazards/processes of the project
• Become familiar with McCarthy’s safety compliance reporting and ensure it is completed and submitted in a timely manner
• Organize safety “toolbox” talks that pertain to the work being performed and ensure they are communicated effectively
• Be familiar with the McCarthy Vital Processes II inspections and ensure project participation
• Develop in hazard identification and the implementation of corrective measures
• Understand and embody McCarthy’s core values and demonstrate them in interactions with internal and external stakeholders

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred
• 1+ years’ experience managing safety efforts on large healthcare or commercial projects preferred
• Ability to work with all construction groups – management, owners, trades, and subcontractors
• Ability to manage and administer safety orientations, oversee substance abuse program, investigate and report on injuries/illnesses/near misses and perform other safety functions on‑site
• Excellent communication, organization, decision‑making, and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to travel/relocate full‑time required

McCarthy is proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.