Safety Coordinator

Job Summary

The Safety Coordinator is responsible for implementing, managing, and promoting safety programs that minimize occupational hazards and ensure compliance with applicable safety regulations within large-scale commercial construction and data center environments. This role conducts site inspections, safety audits, incident investigations, and training programs while collaborating with project teams to maintain a safe and compliant workplace. The Safety Coordinator serves as a key resource for risk management, hazard prevention, and continuous improvement of safety performance across multiple job sites.

Job Responsibilities

• Identify and evaluate workplace conditions that may result in accidents, injuries, property damage, or financial loss.

• Assess the potential severity and impact of workplace incidents and recommend preventive measures.

• Develop and implement accident prevention and loss control programs aligned with organizational safety objectives.

• Coordinate and support safety initiatives across construction projects to ensure consistent compliance with safety standards.

• Compile, analyze, and interpret safety-related data, including injury trends, incident reports, inspections, and compliance metrics.

• Conduct routine jobsite safety inspections, audits, and observations to identify and correct hazards.

• Investigate workplace accidents, incidents, near misses, and occupational illnesses to determine root causes and recommend corrective actions.

• Review construction plans, procedures, and work practices to verify compliance with safety requirements.

• Monitor and evaluate corrective actions taken to address safety violations and inspection findings.

• Conduct safety meetings, toolbox talks, and field-level training sessions for project personnel.

• Administer safety training programs and maintain compliance with training requirements.

• Collaborate with project managers, supervisors, foremen, and client safety representatives to address safety concerns and improve jobsite performance.

• Promote a proactive safety culture through employee engagement, coaching, and mentoring.

• Support emergency response planning, drills, and incident response activities.

• Maintain accurate safety records, reports, logs, and compliance documentation.

Job Requirements

• Minimum of 3 5 years of experience in a safety management, safety coordination, or construction safety role.

• Experience working in large-scale commercial construction environments; data center construction experience preferred.

• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations, construction safety standards, hazard recognition, and risk mitigation practices.

• Experience conducting safety audits, inspections, incident investigations, and corrective action follow-up.

• Ability to lead safety meetings, toolbox talks, and training programs for field personnel.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with field teams, supervisors, project managers, and client representatives.

• Ability to enforce safety policies professionally and consistently.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel for reporting, documentation, and recordkeeping.

• Experience using safety management software, digital inspection tools, incident tracking systems, or learning management systems.

• Familiarity with plan-reading software and construction drawings is preferred.

• Ability to stand and walk throughout active construction sites for extended periods.

• Ability to safely navigate active construction environments while wearing required personal protective equipment.

• Must possess and maintain appropriate personal protective equipment, including composite toe boots.

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

• Additional coursework or training in occupational safety, environmental health and safety, construction management, or a related field is preferred.

Work Experience

• Experience in construction safety, electrical construction, low-voltage systems, telecommunications, or data center construction environments preferred.

• Experience supporting safety compliance on active commercial construction projects.

• Experience documenting safety findings, corrective actions, and compliance reports.

Benefits

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