Safety Coordinator

Safety Coordinator

Washington, D.C. | Direct Hire | $75,000-$85,000 Annually

Are you a hands-on safety professional with experience supporting highway, roadway, or heavy civil construction projects?

We are seeking an experienced Safety Coordinator to join a growing infrastructure contractor in the Washington, D.C. area. This is a direct-hire opportunity offering long-term career stability, competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to support high-profile highway and civil infrastructure projects.

Start Date: ASAP
Employment Type: Direct Hire
Location: Washington, D.C.
Salary: $75,000-$85,000 annually
Schedule: Full-time, with hours based on project and field requirements

The Safety Coordinator will provide active field safety support for highway infrastructure, roadway, and civil construction operations. This position requires a visible field presence, strong knowledge of roadway hazards, and the ability to work effectively with project leadership, subcontractors, and field crews.

Key responsibilities may include:

• Conducting daily jobsite safety inspections and identifying potential hazards

• Monitoring roadway work zones, traffic control operations, and civil construction activities

• Supporting compliance with OSHA regulations, project safety plans, and client requirements

• Ensuring crews follow applicable MOT, TMAS, and VDOT safety standards

• Leading toolbox talks, safety orientations, and field-level training

• Reviewing job hazard analyses, pre-task plans, and daily safety documentation

• Investigating incidents, near misses, and unsafe conditions

• Providing real-time coaching and corrective guidance to field personnel

• Maintaining accurate inspection reports, training records, and safety documentation

• Partnering with project management to strengthen the overall safety culture

• Current OSHA 30-Hour Construction certification

• Previous safety experience within highway, roadway, transportation, or heavy civil construction

• Working knowledge of Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) requirements

• Familiarity with TMAS and VDOT standards

• Understanding of roadway safety, traffic control, and active work-zone hazards

• Ability to communicate effectively with field crews, subcontractors, and project leadership

• Strong documentation, inspection, and hazard-recognition skills

• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced field environment

The company offers a comprehensive benefits package that may include:

• Medical and prescription drug coverage

• Employer-paid and employee-paid plan options

• Pretax employee contribution options

• Dental insurance

• Vision insurance

• Health Savings Account options

• Flexible Spending Account options

• Long-term career growth within highway and civil infrastructure construction

• Direct-hire career opportunity

• Competitive $75,000-$85,000 salary

• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits

• Immediate opening

• High-profile highway and civil infrastructure work

• Opportunity to make a visible impact on field safety

• Long-term professional growth