Safety Coordinator
Management
Management
Richmond , Virginia Direct Hire Feb 14, 2025
Safety Coordinator
Summary: Our client specializes in delivering high-quality construction solutions for healthcare, financial services, commercial, administrative, and light-industrial industries. Most of their business comes from repeat clients, a testament to their commitment to excellence. They are seeking a GC Safety Coordinator to join our team and ensure the successful execution of construction projects while maintaining the highest safety standards. This role is critical in creating a secure working environment and ensuring compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations.
Location: Richmond, VA
Compensation: $65,000 to 75,000
Responsibilities:
Summary: Our client specializes in delivering high-quality construction solutions for healthcare, financial services, commercial, administrative, and light-industrial industries. Most of their business comes from repeat clients, a testament to their commitment to excellence. They are seeking a GC Safety Coordinator to join our team and ensure the successful execution of construction projects while maintaining the highest safety standards. This role is critical in creating a secure working environment and ensuring compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations.
Location: Richmond, VA
Compensation: $65,000 to 75,000
Responsibilities:
- Develop, implement, and monitor safety policies and procedures in compliance with OSHA, federal, state, and local regulations.
- Investigate workplace incidents and collaborate with the Safety Manager to implement corrective actions.
- Conduct safety training programs for employees and new hires, ensuring adherence to general and job-specific safety protocols.
- Regularly inspect job sites for potential safety hazards, reporting and addressing risks proactively.
- Review and ensure Superintendent toolbox talks are up-to-date and aligned with best practices.
- Encourage prompt reporting of workplace injuries, ensuring proper documentation and follow-up.
- Maintain comprehensive safety reports and documentation.
- Collaborate with management, subcontractors, and stakeholders to foster a culture of safety and compliance.
- Stay updated on industry best practices, building codes, and safety regulations.
- Perform additional duties as assigned by management.
- Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).
- Minimum 3 years of relevant safety coordination experience in commercial construction.
- Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations, safety codes, and compliance standards.
- Experience managing safety for ground-up projects in healthcare, financial, and light-industrial sectors.
- Ability to travel 60-75% of the time (short-duration trips).
- Excellent leadership, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
Category Code: JN037