Safety Coordinator – VA

Working with Laurita Inc. Laurita Inc., is an established leader in excavation, underground utilities, and heavy highway construction in the DC Metro, Northern Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia. If you are a motivated self-starter who values integrity and investing in people, apply with us today. Your Job Summary As a safety coordinator at Laurita Inc., you will work with the Safety Director to ensure compliance with safety and environmental policies on active job sites. The core job duties of a safety coordinator are to conduct safety audits and inspections, ensure safety is a priority on job sites, ensure proper documentation of safety meetings, inspections, and incident investigations, evaluate and improve work procedures to ensure safety at all times, and to represent Laurita Inc. in safety meetings with clients. Essential Job Duties Ensure Laurita Inc. employees and sub-contractors, vendors, suppliers, and visitors adhere to client-specific and company-specific safety guidelines and policiesProvide safety guidance when planning operations throughout projectsAttend and conduct daily safety meetings with Laurita Inc. crews, and subcontractor crews on projectsAttend and contribute to client safety meetings on projectsAttend outside trainingEnsure timely and proper safety documentation of safety meetings, toolbox talks, JHA’s, incident investigations & more for both internal documentation and client/project-specific documentation.Actively improve safety policies, procedures, and documentation of safety initiatives Desired Skills And Knowledge Valid driver's licenseClean Driving RecordBachelor's degree in occupational safety and health or related field (preferred but not required)Three years of previous construction experience preferred (preferred but not required)OSHA 30-hour certification (company will provide if not already certified)Current CPR/FA certification (company will provide if not already certified)Knowledge of federal, state, and local safety proceduresExcellent communication skills that will be applied to discuss and implement safety standards and procedures both at the field level and with management.Excellent organizational skills used to timely schedule and document daily, weekly, and monthly safety meetings & inspectionsComputer and software skills (Microsoft Office suite & HCSS software)Bi-lingual – English & Spanish (preferred but not required)Follow all policies and procedures, with strict attention to SAFETY, per company standards.Able to climb up and down ladders, steps, platforms, and decks repeatedly. What We Offer Full Medical, Dental, and Vision insuranceVoluntary Life Insurance401k Retirement programCompetitive PayDirect contact with upper management and ownership Laurita, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V. Laurita, Inc. is a drug free work place.