Safety Coordinator
KODIAK Construction Recruiting & Staffing · Fort Wayne, IN · 1 mo ago
Management$40–$45/hrFull-time
About the role
The Opportunity We're hiring an experienced Safety Coordinator to support a major data center construction project in Fort Wayne, Indiana. This opportunity is ideal for a construction safety professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment where safety, quality, and teamwork drive project success. You'll partner with project leadership and field teams to ensure OSHA compliance, enforce client safety requirements, conduct inspections, and promote a proactive safety culture on one of the region's most significant mission-critical construction projects.
Responsibilities
- Conduct daily jobsite safety inspections and audits.
- Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations, client standards, and company safety policies.
- Lead safety orientations, toolbox talks, and ongoing training.
- Perform Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs) and assist with pre-task planning.
- Investigate incidents, near misses, and safety observations while recommending corrective actions.
- Monitor PPE compliance, fall protection, lockout/tagout, and electrical safety practices.
- Maintain accurate safety documentation, reports, inspections, and regulatory records.
- Partner with project management to identify risks before they become incidents.
- Promote employee engagement and continuous improvement through positive safety leadership.
Requirements
- Three or more years of construction safety experience.
- Experience supporting commercial, industrial, or mission-critical construction projects.
- Strong knowledge of OSHA construction standards.
- Excellent communication and leadership abilities.
- Ability to build positive working relationships with field personnel and subcontractors.
- OSHA 510 certification.
- STS-CCPR certification.
- NFPA 70E certification.
- Legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship.
Pay
- $40.00‑$45.00 per hour
- $120 per day per diem
Benefits
- Opportunity to work on a high-profile data center construction project.
- Stable, long-term project assignment.
- Collaborative team environment focused on safety and quality.
- Career growth opportunities with a respected industrial contractor.
- Meaningful work supporting critical infrastructure projects.
Schedule
Full-time schedule with overtime opportunities available based on project demands. Position is based onsite in Fort Wayne, Indiana.