Construction Safety Lead: Training & Compliance

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

Job summary

KODIAK Construction Recruiting & Staffing is seeking a Safety Coordinator to maintain a proactive safety culture across Southeast construction projects. You will conduct site inspections, lead audits, and support investigations to ensure OSHA and NFPA compliance while upholding company safety standards.

The role requires 2+ years of relevant experience, current OSHA-related certifications, and strong communication skills to train field personnel.

Qualifications

• 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

2+ years experience

Safety program knowledge

MS Office & safety databases

Strong communication

Training and mentoring

OSHA 29 CFR 1926/1910 knowledge

ANSI/NFPA 70E knowledge

English/Spanish bilingual (preferred)

Valid driver’s license

Education

OSHA 510 certification (preferred)

Job description

KODIAK Construction Recruiting & Staffing is seeking a Safety Coordinator to maintain a proactive safety culture across Southeast construction projects. You will conduct site inspections, lead audits, and support investigations to ensure OSHA and NFPA compliance while upholding company safety standards.

The role requires 2+ years of relevant experience, current OSHA-related certifications, and strong communication skills to train field personnel.