Construction Site Safety Lead

Instrata; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Instrata in Baton Rouge, LA is seeking a Project Safety Coordinator to support day-to-day safety execution across our active job sites. You’ll partner with project teams to identify hazards, reinforce safe work practices, and ensure compliance with OSHA regulations.

In this role you’ll be a visible field presence, helping create a proactive safety culture while supporting crews in executing work safely and efficiently.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of construction safety experience.
• First Aid & CPR certification required or obtainable within 30 days.
• OSHA 30 preferred.
• STSC or equivalent certification preferred.
• Authorized to stop work in unsafe conditions.
• Authorized to require immediate corrective actions to maintain a safe environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily site safety inspections and observations.
• Complete Job Safety Observations (JSOs) and maintain documentation.
• Identify hazards and implement or recommend immediate corrective actions.
• Support safe execution of high-risk work activities.
• Participate in job planning and site coordination meetings.
• Assist with incident and near-miss investigations, including documentation and follow-up.
• Support new hire orientations, site safety orientations, and toolbox talks.
• Promote a positive, respectful, and proactive safety culture across the job site.
• Submit safety reports and documentation accurately and on time.
• Escalate safety concerns, trends, and risks to the Safety Supervisor.

Skills

Safety leadership

OSHA regulations

Field collaboration

Documentation accuracy

Organizational skills

Safety enforcement

Incident investigation

Job description

Instrata in Baton Rouge, LA is seeking a Project Safety Coordinator to support day-to-day safety execution across our active job sites. You’ll partner with project teams to identify hazards, reinforce safe work practices, and ensure compliance with OSHA regulations.

In this role you’ll be a visible field presence, helping create a proactive safety culture while supporting crews in executing work safely and efficiently.