Safety Coordinator

About the role

The Safety Coordinator plays a key field role supporting multiple active construction projects throughout the Sacramento region. This position focuses on building a strong safety culture, partnering closely with crews and leadership teams to ensure that every worker returns home safely each day.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily jobsite safety inspections and compliance audits across multiple construction sites in the Sacramento area.
• Support foremen, superintendents, and field personnel with safety education, coaching, and implementation of safety compliance initiatives.
• Conduct weekly toolbox talks and actively participate in jobsite safety meetings to reinforce key safety topics and expectations.
• Lead and deliver safety training programs, including Fall Protection, Confined Space Entry, First Aid/CPR, Accident Prevention, and Workplace Hazard Recognition.
• Investigate incidents, near misses, and injuries, performing thorough root cause analysis and documenting findings and corrective actions.
• Maintain accurate safety records, reports, OSHA logs, and all required regulatory documentation and compliance records.
• Assist with Workers' Compensation processes, including claims management and support of injury management and return-to-work programs.
• Monitor and ensure ongoing compliance with Cal OSHA regulations and company safety programs, policies, and procedures.
• Respond promptly to employee safety concerns, conduct follow-up reviews, and recommend appropriate corrective actions.
• Manage and support site safety programs across multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring consistent standards and practices.
• Lead or participate in Safety Committees and document meeting outcomes, corrective actions, and follow-up activities.
• Maintain familiarity with contractor and subcontractor safety compliance requirements and support enforcement of safety standards.
• Ensure environmental compliance requirements are understood and followed, including proper use and management of Safety Data Sheets (SDS).
• Read and interpret construction plans, site logistics plans, and project schedules to identify potential safety risks and plan preventive measures.
• Work directly with General Contractors and project teams, participating in site-wide safety meetings and collaborative safety initiatives.
• Travel regularly between jobsites throughout the Sacramento area to provide on-site safety support and oversight.

Requirements

• 3–5 years of construction safety experience in field environments.
• Strong knowledge of Cal OSHA regulations and construction safety requirements.
• OSHA 30 Certification.
• CPR / First Aid Certification.
• Experience conducting safety inspections, audits, and incident investigations.
• Experience performing root cause analysis for accidents and near misses.
• Experience managing Workers' Compensation claims and return-to-work programs.
• Experience managing site safety programs across multiple projects simultaneously.
• Experience maintaining OSHA logs, safety documentation, and compliance records.
• Familiarity with contractor management and subcontractor safety compliance.
• Experience leading Safety Committees and documenting corrective actions.
• Ability to read construction plans, site logistics plans, and project schedules.
• Experience working directly with General Contractors and participating in site-wide safety meetings.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to coach and influence field personnel and leadership.
• Strong documentation, reporting, and record-keeping abilities.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel between jobsites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field.
• OSHA 500 Certification (preferred).
• CHST (Construction Health & Safety Technician) certification (preferred).
• Experience supporting commercial, industrial, electrical, solar, civil, heavy, or renewable energy construction projects.
• Experience conducting comprehensive accident investigations and detailed root cause analysis.
• Knowledge of environmental compliance requirements and use of Safety Data Sheets (SDS).
• Experience conducting and leading Fall Protection, Confined Space Entry, and First Aid/CPR training sessions.
• Background in EHS (Environmental Health & Safety) and safety management practices.
• Experience with safety training development and delivery for diverse field teams.
• Strong understanding of workplace hazard recognition, accident prevention, and construction health and safety best practices.