Site & Safety Coordinator Petersburg

Job Title

Site and Safety Coordinator (Contractor Oversight)

Location: Petersburg, VA
Shift: 1st shift
Experience: Minimum 5 Years of experience in related job field
Employment Type: Full-Time (ASAP Start)
Pay Rate: $50 - $56 an hour depending on experience

The Site and Safety Coordinator (Contractor Oversight) is responsible for the daily management and supervision of contractor activities on-site. This role serves as the central point of oversight to ensure that all contracted work is executed safely, efficiently, and in strict accordance with approved work permits and facility standards. You will be responsible for the entire daily cycle of site activity, from early morning contractor check-ins to final end-of-day inspections and permit closures.

This position requires a high level of accountability, a strong safety mindset, and the ability to communicate effectively with field personnel, facilities teams, and project management.

• Daily Check-in & Orientation:
  Meet and escort contractors upon arrival. Verify that all teams understand their specific scope of work for the day and possess the necessary authorizations to begin.
• Permit Management:
  Review, authorize, and sign internal work permits (Safe Work, LOTO, Hot Work, etc.). At the conclusion of the shift, perform a final walkthrough to ensure the job was completed according to the permit, the site is clean and organized, and all safety protocols were maintained before releasing contractors.
• Continuous Monitoring:
  Conduct regular site rounds to observe work in progress. Ensure contractors are performing strictly according to the established plan, technical specifications, and safety standards. Communicate with Operations, EHS and/or Project Management regarding updates, risks or escalations.
• Logistics & Planning Coordination:
  Coordinate and communicate with project management, facilities teams, and other project leads to plan for upcoming contractor activities. Identify potential space or schedule conflicts and organize the logistics of site activity to ensure a seamless workflow. Work closely with Site Services Manager and EHS to ensure safety reviews are completed and contractors/teams are coordinated on the work taking place each day.
• Safety Leadership:
  Maintain a proactive OSHA-focused mindset. Identify potential hazards, enforce site safety rules, and exercise stop-work authority if necessary to prevent incidents.
• Stakeholder Communication:
  Participate in relevant planning and strategy meetings with client management. Act as the primary liaison between field activities, facilities operations, and leadership.
• Issue Escalation:
  Promptly identify and escalation any deviations from the project plan, schedule delays, or site conflicts to the appropriate management channels.

• Experience:
  
  Minimum 5 years of experience in industrial field supervision, site coordination, or site-based project administration within a complex facility environment.
• Preferred Certification: CMC (Construction Management Certification) or other relevant industrial management certification is preferred but not required.
• Logistics
  
  Skills:
  
  Proven ability to plan and coordinate the logistics of upcoming work, including staging, site access, and multi-trade activity coordination.
• Safety Expertise:
  Deep understanding of OSHA regulations and a proven track record of maintaining high-safety environments (OSHA 30 highly preferred).
• Communication:
  Exceptional verbal and written communication skills. Ability to be assertive with contractors while maintaining professional, collaborative relationships with management and facilities teams.
• Project Acumen:
  Strong understanding of industrial project workflows, documentation…