Construction Safety Coordinator

Actalent; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 69,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Construction Safety Coordinator for an on-site leadership role on a Buffalo-area project. You will guide other safety coordinators, oversee incident reporting, run safety orientations, and ensure adherence to OSHA regulations and site procedures.

The role requires 3–7 years in construction safety, CHST, OSHA 10/30, and strong collaboration with trades. This contract position is onsite in Buffalo, NY with competitive pay and a focus on proactive safety culture.

Qualifications

• 3–7 years construction safety experience or comparable in-plant safety in industrial environments.
• CHST credential with 5–10 years of construction safety experience.
• Strong knowledge of safety practices, regulations, and standards for industrial projects.
• OSHA 10 and OSHA 30 certifications.
• Experience leading safety professionals on active construction sites.
• Ability to conduct inspections, incident reporting, and orientations.
• Experience overseeing fall protection and scaffolding on site.
• Ability to collaborate with trades and contractors on safety matters.
• Self-sufficient with strong organization and time management.
• Clear verbal and written communication with site teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor other safety coordinators onsite with daily safety activities.
• Oversee incident reporting, investigations, and stakeholder communications.
• Conduct safety orientations for new workers and visitors.
• Perform regular site inspections to identify hazards and ensure compliance.
• Monitor fall protection measures and enforce proper use of equipment.
• Oversee scaffolding activities for compliance with standards.
• Coordinate spill response and reporting of spills.
• Promote OSHA compliance and project-specific safety plans.
• Work with trades and contractors to address safety concerns.
• Manage daily tasks, prioritize activities, and resolve issues.
• Collaborate with GC and construction management to align safety with project goals.
• Maintain accurate safety documentation and records.

Skills

Construction safety experience

CHST credential

OSHA 10

OSHA 30

OSHA 500

Fall protection oversight

Scaffolding oversight

Incident reporting

Safety orientations

Team leadership

Communication skills

Education

Certified Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST)

Job description

Job Title: Construction Safety Coordinator

Job Description

The Construction Safety Coordinator will serve as an onsite safety leader on a construction project near Buffalo, NY. This role focuses on overseeing construction safety activities, guiding other safety coordinators, and ensuring strict compliance with safety regulations and site-specific procedures throughout the project.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor other safety coordinators working onsite, providing direction and support on daily safety activities.

• Oversee and perform incident reporting, including documenting events, conducting preliminary investigations, and communicating findings to appropriate stakeholders.

• Conduct safety orientations for new workers and visitors, clearly explaining site rules, procedures, and expectations.

• Perform regular safety inspections of the site, equipment, and work practices to identify hazards and ensure compliance with regulatory and company standards.

• Monitor and enforce fall protection measures, ensuring proper use of equipment and adherence to safe work practices at heights.

• Provide oversight of scaffolding activities, including reviewing setup and use to confirm compliance with applicable standards and best practices.

• Coordinate and support spill response activities, ensuring prompt and safe containment, cleanup, and reporting of spills.

• Promote and enforce overall safety compliance, ensuring adherence to OSHA regulations, site policies, and project-specific safety plans.

• Work directly with trades and contractors to address safety concerns, provide guidance, and reinforce safe work behaviors.

• Operate in a self-sufficient manner, managing daily tasks, prioritizing activities, and proactively identifying and resolving safety issues.

• Collaborate with onsite general contractor and construction management teams to align safety practices with project goals and timelines.

• Maintain accurate safety documentation, records, and reports related to inspections, incidents, orientations, and corrective actions.

Essential Skills

• 3–7 years of construction safety experience, or comparable in-plant safety experience in chemical, automotive, manufacturing, or industrial environments focused on maintenance and construction projects (not general plant safety).

• Certified Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST) credential, ideally with 5–10 years of construction safety experience.

• Strong knowledge of construction safety practices, regulations, and standards applicable to industrial and data center projects.

• OSHA 10 certification.

• OSHA 30 certification.

• Experience leading or coordinating other safety professionals on active construction sites.

• Proven ability to conduct safety inspections, incident reporting, and safety orientations.

• Demonstrated experience managing fall protection and scaffolding oversight in a construction environment.

• Ability to respond effectively to spills and other safety incidents, following established procedures.

• Capability to work directly and effectively with trades and contractors on safety-related matters.

• Self-sufficient work style with strong organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills.

• Clear and confident communication skills, both verbal and written, for interacting with site teams and documenting safety activities.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• OSHA 500 certification.

• Experience in safety roles within chemical, automotive, or other manufacturing and industrial facilities focused on construction and maintenance projects.

• Prior experience on large-scale construction projects, preferably involving data centers or similar industrial facilities.

• Familiarity with working alongside general contractors and construction management firms on complex projects.

• Ability to build strong relationships with field crews and trades to foster a positive safety culture.

• Comfort working in a fast-paced, evolving project environment with changing scopes and priorities.

Work Environment

This is a fully onsite role construction site, north of Buffalo. The environment is industrial and construction-focused, with regular interaction with trades, contractors, and project management teams. Work is primarily performed outdoors and in partially completed structures, requiring consistent awareness of site conditions, equipment, and ongoing construction activities. Safety attire and appropriate personal protective equipment are required in all active work areas.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Buffalo, NY.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $62.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Buffalo,NY.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 6, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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