Construction Safety Lead: On-Site Compliance

Denham-Blythe Company, Inc; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Denham-Blythe Company, Inc. is seeking a Safety Coordinator to monitor safety and health regulations and provide technical support across projects. The role partners with the Safety Director to establish best practices.

You will evaluate conditions, conduct audits, and coordinate with project teams to ensure compliance with EH&S policies. Up to 25% travel to jobsites is required and CHST credentials are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in occupational safety or a safety science.
• Three (3) years of construction safety experience.
• Knowledge of construction and industrial operations.
• CHST certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate working conditions and recommend improvements in safety and health methods, practices, and procedures.
• Lead project safety orientation and contractor badging when assigned project requires.
• Facilitate daily safety meetings and toolbox talks.
• Ensure equipment and materials have SDS and are inspected daily.
• Conduct site safety audits to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with site teams to build safety into design and subcontractor bids.
• Review incidents and prepare reports and investigations.
• Maintain safety records for all onsite subcontractors.
• Attend progress meetings and report safety metrics weekly.
• Travel to jobsites up to 25%.

Skills

Org & time mgmt

Attention to detail

Project management

Communication

Multitask / manage multiple projects

Self-motivated

Team player

Recordkeeping

Education

Bachelor’s degree in occupational safety or safety science

CHST certifications preferred

Three years construction safety experience

Knowledge of construction and industrial operations

Tools

Job description

Denham-Blythe Company, Inc. is seeking a Safety Coordinator to monitor safety and health regulations and provide technical support across projects. The role partners with the Safety Director to establish best practices.

You will evaluate conditions, conduct audits, and coordinate with project teams to ensure compliance with EH&S policies. Up to 25% travel to jobsites is required and CHST credentials are preferred.