Safety Coordinator
About the role
LEMOINE LEMOINE is a nationally recognized leader in Building Construction, Infrastructure, Disaster Response, and Program Services. As an ENR Top 400 Contractor and a Great Place to Work®-Certified company, LEMOINE delivers complex projects throughout Louisiana, the Gulf Coast, and the southern United States. Our success is driven by a commitment to building better-people, communities, projects, and lives. Safety is central to everything we do, and every team member is responsible for helping maintain a safe, productive, and professional work environment.
Responsibilities
- Support the implementation of LEMOINE's safety policies, procedures, and site-specific safety plans.
- Conduct routine jobsite safety inspections and document unsafe conditions, behaviors, and potential hazards.
- Communicate identified concerns to project leadership and assist with developing appropriate corrective actions.
- Maintain accurate safety records, inspection reports, training documentation, certifications, and corrective-action logs.
- Assist with incident, injury, near-miss, property-damage, and environmental investigations.
- Participate in project meetings, preconstruction meetings, and safety-planning discussions.
- Monitor housekeeping, access routes, fall protection, excavation safety, equipment operations, and other high-risk construction activities.
- Promote employee participation in safety programs and encourage the reporting of hazards and near misses.
- Immediately report serious hazards, incidents, or violations to the Safety Manager and appropriate operational leadership.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- At least two years of construction, industrial, safety, or field-related experience.
- Working knowledge of general construction safety practices and OSHA regulations.
- OSHA 30 Construction certification or the ability to obtain it within an established timeframe.
- Ability to recognize common construction hazards and recommend appropriate corrective measures.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to communicate safety expectations professionally to employees at all organizational levels.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to maintain accurate and confidential records.
- Basic proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and mobile technology.
- Valid driver's license with the ability to travel to assigned project locations.
- Ability to work independently while remaining collaborative with project and safety teams.
Preferred Qualifications
- Associate or bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety and Health, Construction Management, Environmental Health and Safety, or a related field.
- Three or more years of construction-safety experience.
- Experience supporting commercial, healthcare, infrastructure, civil, industrial, or disaster-recovery construction projects.
- OSHA 510 certification.
- First Aid, CPR, and AED certification.
- Construction Health and Safety Technician certification.
- Familiarity with Procore or other construction-management and safety-documentation platforms.
- Knowledge of excavation, trenching, fall protection, confined-space entry, crane operations, heavy equipment, and electrical safety.
- Bilingual English and Spanish communication skills.
What We Offer
- Competitive compensation.
- Comprehensive health, dental, vision, life insurance, and retirement benefits.
- Paid time off and company holidays.
- Professional-development and safety-certification opportunities.
- Career advancement within LEMOINE's Safety Department and operational teams.
- Exposure to a diverse portfolio of construction and infrastructure projects.
- A collaborative culture focused on mentorship, accountability, and continuous improvement.
- The opportunity to join an ENR Top 400 Contractor and Great Place to Work®-Certified company.
Why LEMOINE?
At LEMOINE, safety is more than a policy—it is a shared responsibility and a core part of how we operate. The Safety Coordinator will have the opportunity to positively influence employees, strengthen jobsite performance, and help ensure everyone returns home safely each day. Join a team committed to Building Better-people, communities, projects, and lives. Equal Opportunity Employer LEMOINE is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.