EHS Coordinator

Trident Construction; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company in Charleston is seeking an Environmental Health & Safety Coordinator to oversee safety operations on-site. The role involves training, inspections, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in a related field and relevant safety certifications. Join a team focused on creating a safe work environment and fostering a culture of safety.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years construction safety experience required.
• Ability to work days, nights, and weekends as required by project schedule.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of safety onsite, including training and inspections.
• Conduct Job Safety Analyses to identify hazards and preventive measures.
• Investigate incidents and implement preventive measures.

Skills

Fluency in Spanish

Problem-Solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management

OSHA 30 certification

First Aid certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Job Description: Environmental Health & Safety Coordinator

2025

Employee Type

Salary

Reports To

Safety Director

company

Trident Construction is one of the largest, locally owned general contractors in the Charleston, SC market. We are a company focused on our culture, our employees, and our clients. We strive to make Raving Fans of everyone involved in the project through our TEAM BUILD process.

SUMMARY

This individual is responsible for overseeing all aspects of safety onsite. This includes coordination, training, inspections, and day-to-day safety operations to support a safe and secure work environment for our team, trade partners, and clients. This person may be assigned to one large project or several typical projects at a time.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES and tasks

»Conduct site specific orientations for all subcontractors and employees, setting the stage of a safety culture from day one.

»Maintain thorough documentation for subcontractors onsite, ensuring compliance with safety standards and regulations.

»Conduct and review Job Safety Analyses (JSA's) to identify potential hazards and develop effective preventive measures.

»Take charge of inspecting projects, machinery, and safety equipment on a daily basis.

»Participate in our TEAM Safety committee, fostering collaboration and engagement in safety initiatives.

»Conduct and coordinate ongoing employee training, ensuring that our team is equipped with the knowledge and skills to work safely.

»Investigate incidents, injuries, and near misses to determine the root causes and implement preventive measures based on the findings.

»Review procedures to ensure safety requirements are met, keeping our operations aligned with OSHA and Trident standards.

Qualifications and requirements

To perform this job successfully, the individual in this position must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the minimum knowledge, skills and ability required.

Education/Technical Skills and Experience

»Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Safety, or other similar degree field, and a minimum three (3) years construction safety experience required or equivalent number of years in a construction safety position.

»OSHA 30 certification and First Aid certification required. Additional OSHA certifications are desired but not required.

»Fluency in Spanish is preferred, but not required.

»Proficiency in Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

»Ability to read and understand contract documents.

»Proficiency in email communication when appropriate.

»Ability to work days, nights, and weekends as required by project schedule.

Leadership Skills

»Work both independently and collaboratively in a team setting.

»Possess strong problem-solving skills and be able to assess complex situations and devise practical solutions to ensure the well-being of our team.

»Demonstrate the desire to continuously seek opportunities for added responsibility and growth on the jobsite.

»Effectively communicate verbally and in writing with all levels of the organization, external organizations, and customers in a timely and professional manner.

Physical Requirements

»Must have the ability to climb heights, ladders, and scaffolding up to 50’ tall and lift up-to 50 lbs.

»Must be able to walk jobsites extensively (8+ hours per day) and navigate through construction area(s).

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Construction

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