Safety Coordinator - Buffalo, NY

About the role

The Safety Coordinator ensures a safe and compliant work environment on high-rise construction sites by implementing and monitoring safety programs. This role focuses on OSHA compliance, risk mitigation, and promoting a safety-first culture across all site activities. The Safety Coordinator actively leads inspections, safety meetings, and incident investigations, serving as the primary resource for all safety matters on the project.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain the project’s Site-Specific Safety Plan in accordance with OSHA and company standards.
• Conduct daily site safety walks and weekly comprehensive inspections, documenting hazards and ensuring corrective actions are completed.
• Lead daily pre-task planning meetings and weekly toolbox talks with site crews.
• Enforce proper use of PPE and safe work practices, with a focus on fall protection, scaffolding, crane operations, and other high-rise specific hazards.
• Maintain safety logs, records, and reports as required by OSHA and company policies.
• Conduct safety orientation and training for all new employees and subcontractors on site.
• Investigate accidents, incidents, and near-misses; prepare root cause analyses and corrective action plans.
• Coordinate emergency response drills, including fire evacuation and fall rescue procedures.
• Ensure subcontractor compliance with site safety requirements and OSHA regulations.
• Work with project leadership to promote a proactive, safety-first culture on the jobsite.
• Complete special projects and assignments as required.

Work Environment

• Frequently required to walk, climb, and stand for extended periods on uneven surfaces and multiple levels.
• General office environment requiring frequent interaction with employees in a construction environment with exposure to noisy conditions.
• Prolonged use of a PC, laptops, display screens and mobile phone.
• Travel required.
• Ability to work irregular hours to meet the needs of the business to achieve required performance.
• Frequently required to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions and navigate a multi-story construction site.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required; associate or bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 5-10 years’ safety experience in commercial construction or related experience required OR equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.
• First Aid/CPR Certification and OSHA 30 hour required.
• CHST (Construction Health and Safety Technician) or ASP/CSP certification preferred.
• Experience in construction and high-rise or large-scale projects preferred.

Pay

The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job's compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage
• 100% Employer-Paid Life and Disability Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with 50% Company Match
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Company Holidays