Construction Safety & Compliance Lead

Waters Construction

Bridgeport (CT)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 105,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Fuel card for business travel

Company phone and computer

Paid time off

Premium medical, dental, and vision

Job summary

Waters Construction in Bridgeport, CT is seeking a Safety Compliance Coordinator to administer our established safety program on multiple heavy civil, highway, paving, and public work projects. This full-time role blends field presence with meticulous recordkeeping, training coordination, incident support, and DOT compliance.

Reporting to the Safety and HR Manager, you will help ensure our teams meet safety requirements.

Qualifications

Three or more years of construction safety, safety administration, regulatory compliance, or closely related experience.
Working knowledge of OSHA construction safety requirements and ability to work on active construction sites.
Strong attention to detail, organization, follow-through, and written communication.
Ability to work respectfully and confidently with craft workers, foremen, superintendents, project managers, and office personnel.
Experience maintaining safety, training, personnel, or regulatory records.
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, email, and electronic recordkeeping systems.
Valid Connecticut driver license, acceptable driving record, and willingness to travel throughout Connecticut.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and use sound judgment when handling sensitive information.

Responsibilities

Conduct scheduled and unannounced jobsite inspections; document findings and communicate immediate hazards to the appropriate supervisor.
Track open safety deficiencies and corrective actions, follow up by due date, verify completion, and elevate overdue or repeated issues.
Maintain accurate, organized, and audit-ready safety records, including training, certifications, medical cards, inspection reports, and corrective-action documentation.
Conduct or assist with new-hire safety orientations using approved company materials and coordinate required employee training.
Coordinate pre-employment, random, post-incident, reasonable-suspicion, and return-to-duty drug and alcohol testing in accordance with established procedures.
Track DOT and driver compliance requirements, including licenses, medical cards, motor vehicle records, driver files, and required training.
Assist with incident reporting and investigations by gathering photographs, statements, reports, and other relevant information.
Support project managers, superintendents, and foremen by answering routine compliance questions and elevating significant matters to the Safety and HR Manager.