Construction Safety Lead — Train, Inspect, Protect

KODIAK Construction Recruiting & Staffing; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

KODIAK Construction Recruiting & Staffing is seeking a Safety Coordinator to support our Southeast construction teams in maintaining a safe, compliant work environment. You will conduct daily site inspections, document findings, and lead safety initiatives across projects.

The role requires OSHA 30, First Aid/CPR/AED, NFPA 70E, strong knowledge of OSHA standards, and the ability to train field personnel. Bilingual English/Spanish is preferred; drivers license and clean record required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience as a Safety Coordinator on major construction projects.
• OSHA 30, First Aid/CPR/AED, and NFPA 70E Qualified — Required.
• OSHA 510 certification and bilingual fluency (English/Spanish) — Preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of OSHA 29 CFR 1926/1910, ANSI, and NFPA 70E.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and safety database systems.
• Excellent communication, organization, and presentation skills.
• Ability to train and motivate field personnel effectively.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily construction site safety inspections and document findings.
• Prepare and distribute weekly jobsite safety audits with corrective recommendations.
• Support field leadership with incident, injury, and near-miss investigations.
• Verify each project is equipped with proper PPE, first aid, and safety apparatus.
• Lead and promote company-wide safety initiatives and training programs.
• Conduct or assist with in-house safety training covering fall protection, MEWP operation, heat stress prevention, and tool safety.
• Maintain and organize all project safety documentation, including site-specific safety plans, OSHA logs, and training records.
• Attend client and general contractor safety meetings, representing the company in a professional manner.
• Partner with project managers and field teams to ensure compliance with OSHA, ANSI, and internal safety standards.

Skills

OSHA 29 CFR 1926/1910

NFPA 70E knowledge

Safety training delivery

Microsoft Office Suite

Safety database systems

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Presentation skills

Driver’s license

Education

OSHA 510 Certification

OSHA 30 Certification

First Aid/CPR/AED Certification

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Safety database systems

Job description

KODIAK Construction Recruiting & Staffing is seeking a Safety Coordinator to support our Southeast construction teams in maintaining a safe, compliant work environment. You will conduct daily site inspections, document findings, and lead safety initiatives across projects.

The role requires OSHA 30, First Aid/CPR/AED, NFPA 70E, strong knowledge of OSHA standards, and the ability to train field personnel. Bilingual English/Spanish is preferred; drivers license and clean record required.