Construction Safety Lead — Training, Compliance, & Travel

KODIAK Construction Recruiting & Staffing; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

KODIAK Construction Recruiting & Staffing is seeking a Safety Coordinator to oversee site safety across Southeast projects. This role emphasizes proactive safety programs, incident investigations, and ensuring OSHA compliance.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years of experience on major construction sites, OSHA 30, NFPA 70E, and strong training and communication skills, with a focus on protecting workers and improving project performance. A valid driver's license and ability to travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience as a Safety Coordinator on major construction projects.
• OSHA 30, First Aid/CPR/AED, and NFPA 70E required.
• OSHA 510 certification and bilingual fluency (English/Spanish) preferred.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA 29 CFR 1926/1910, ANSI, and NFPA 70E.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and safety database systems.

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

Safety coordination

OSHA knowledge

Communication skills

Training of personnel

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Safety databases

Job description

KODIAK Construction Recruiting & Staffing is seeking a Safety Coordinator to oversee site safety across Southeast projects. This role emphasizes proactive safety programs, incident investigations, and ensuring OSHA compliance.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years of experience on major construction sites, OSHA 30, NFPA 70E, and strong training and communication skills, with a focus on protecting workers and improving project performance. A valid driver's license and ability to travel as needed.