Project Safety Coordinator - Water & Wastewater Construction

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc.

The Project Safety Coordinator shall be responsible for overall administration of the safety guidelines on the Project Site and to grow their own knowledge pertaining to safety and the construction process. They must take an active role in their personal development and seek opportunities to gain experience in the field.

• Monitor safety efforts of subcontractors and McCarthy employees, conducting project safety Tool Box meetings weekly and enforcing safety guidelines utilizing disciplinary policy
• 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 at least twice/month, coordinating responses and compliance reports with McCarthys insurance company
• Record/forward copies of all safety-related meetings, programs, citations, etc. to division safety director

• Prior internship experience supporting safety efforts of large healthcare or commercial projects, preferred
• Bachelors degree in Occupational Health and Safety or related field
• CHST certification
• Bilingual (English-Spanish) preferred
• Ability to work with all construction groups management, owners, trades and subcontractors
• Ability to manage/administer safety orientations, oversee substance abuse program, investigate/report on injuries/illnesses/near misses and perform other various safety functions on-site
• Excellent communication, organization, decision-making and problem-solving skills

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