Construction Safety Coordinator & Training Leader

Socket.dev; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

PTO (Paid Time Off)

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Retirement plans with discretionary or

Holiday pay

Scholarship opportunities

Leadership development opportunities

Job summary

Kent Companies in the United States seeks a Safety Coordinator to promote an incident-free environment by developing and enforcing safety programs across field operations. You will collaborate with Operations Managers and Superintendents to address injuries, property damage, or near-misses.

Responsibilities include updating SOPs, leading safety events, conducting investigations, implementing toolbox talks, performing site inspections, and supporting Return-to-Work and PPE programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Associate’s degree in Environmental Safety & Health or 3–5 years of relevant construction safety experience.
• OSHA 510, OSHA 30, CSMC, or Construction Safety Site Technician Certification (or equivalent).
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Ability to pass background and drug screenings; authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and update current safety rules and SOPs and communicate changes to field and safety team.
• Lead and participate in safety events, stand-downs, and training sessions.
• Conduct accident, injury, and near-miss investigations, working with field personnel to address underlying hazards.
• Implement Toolbox Talks program and develop talks based on field incidents.
• Perform and document job site inspections/audits, providing reports to project teams and safety manager.
• Assist in Return-to-Work Program, ensuring medical follow-ups and post-accident drug screening compliance.
• Execute PPE program and ensure compliance.
• Ensure timely completion and documentation of mandatory safety training, retraining, and license renewals.
• Develop, review, and enforce Site-Specific Safety Plans with project teams.
• Serve as resource for field team including superintendents, foremen, and crew leaders.

Skills

Driver's license

Background checks

Authorized to work in US without Spons

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Education

Bachelor's or Associate’s degree in Environmental Safety & Health

OSHA 510 Certification

OSHA 30 Certification

CSMC or Construction Safety Site Technician Certification

Job description

Kent Companies in the United States seeks a Safety Coordinator to promote an incident-free environment by developing and enforcing safety programs across field operations. You will collaborate with Operations Managers and Superintendents to address injuries, property damage, or near-misses.

Responsibilities include updating SOPs, leading safety events, conducting investigations, implementing toolbox talks, performing site inspections, and supporting Return-to-Work and PPE programs.