Construction Safety Field Lead

Wright Ryan; Westbrook (ME); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP ownership

Job summary

Wright-Ryan Construction, Inc. is seeking a Safety Coordinator to foster a proactive safety culture across our Maine facilities and construction projects.

You will work closely with the Director of Safety to implement and monitor our safety program, ensuring compliance with OSHA and state/federal regulations, while engaging with project teams and trade partners. This field-oriented role requires travel to sites 3–4 days per week, delivering toolbox talks, conducting inspections, and supporting

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; associate degree in safety preferred.
• 3–5 years of progressive safety experience in construction.
• OSHA 30-hour construction certification preferred or ability to obtain within 6 months.
• First Aid/CPR certification preferred.
• Working knowledge of OSHA construction standards and applicable regulations.
• Experience with incident investigations and root-cause analysis preferred.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills with all stakeholders.
• Ability to train and motivate teams on safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with project teams, superintendents, and subcontractors to promote a culture of safety and continuous improvement.
• Travel to project sites to perform safety evaluations, identify hazards, implement immediate corrections, and complete audit reports.
• Conduct quarterly inspections of equipment, fall protection systems, ladders, scaffolding, and other safety items, documenting findings and ensuring timely actions.
• Assist the Director of Safety with new-hire orientations, safety trainings, root-cause analysis, and corrective action reports.
• Support and participate in incident investigations, including evidence collection and interviews.
• Deliver toolbox talks and other safety education sessions for field personnel and subcontractors.
• Prepare and maintain accurate safety documentation including inspection reports, audit findings, and training records.
• Maintain knowledge of OSHA regulations and ensure site compliance through proactive monitoring.

Skills

Field safety

OSHA knowledge

Incident investigation

Hazard assessment

Toolbox talks

Safety training

Documentation

Team communication

Spanish language

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree in safety

Tools

Procore

Microsoft Office

Job description

Wright-Ryan Construction, Inc. is seeking a Safety Coordinator to foster a proactive safety culture across our Maine facilities and construction projects.

You will work closely with the Director of Safety to implement and monitor our safety program, ensuring compliance with OSHA and state/federal regulations, while engaging with project teams and trade partners. This field-oriented role requires travel to sites 3–4 days per week, delivering toolbox talks, conducting inspections, and supporting