Field Safety Coordinator

Tri State General Contractors; Escondido (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays

Job summary

Tri State General Contractors is seeking a Safety Coordinator to lead jobsite safety inspections, audits, and hazard assessments across commercial and multi-trade projects in California. You will implement JHAs, support pre-construction planning, and drive safety programs on site.

The role requires OSHA 30-Hour Certification, First Aid/CPR/AED, 3+ years of construction safety experience, and travel to project sites. Strong MS 365 skills and robust communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of construction safety experience in commercial construction, retail remodels, industrial construction, or multi-trade environments.
• OSHA 30-Hour Construction Certification required.
• Current First Aid/CPR/AED Certification required.
• Experience with safety inspections, hazard assessments, incident investigations, and corrective action follow-up.
• Working knowledge of OSHA regulations and construction safety practices.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365, including Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams, and SharePoint.
• Strong written, verbal, organizational, and documentation skills.
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record and ability to travel as needed

Responsibilities

• Conduct jobsite safety inspections, audits, and hazard assessments to ensure compliance with OSHA, Tri-State, customer, and site-specific requirements.
• Support pre-construction planning, project startups, Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), and safety program implementation.
• Provide safety training and participate in toolbox talks, safety meetings, and superintendent meetings.
• Assist with incident and near-miss investigations, root-cause analysis, corrective actions, and follow-up.
• Prepare inspection reports and maintain OSHA logs, safety records, training documentation, and compliance databases.
• Monitor subcontractor safety performance and address safety deficiencies with project teams.
• Support SWPPP and applicable environmental compliance requirements.
• Serve as a liaison between field Operations and the Safety & Compliance Department.
• Promote Tri-State's Safety Champions Program and proactively address safety concerns while supporting project goals.

Skills

Safety inspections

Hazard assessments

Incident investigations

Documentation

OSHA regulations knowledge

Verbal written communication

Driver's license

Education

OSHA 30-Hour Construction Certification

First Aid/CPR/AED Certification

Tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct jobsite safety inspections, audits, and hazard assessments to ensure compliance with OSHA, Tri-State, customer, and site-specific requirements.
• Support pre-construction planning, project startups, Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), and safety program implementation.
• Provide safety training and participate in toolbox talks, safety meetings, and superintendent meetings.
• Assist with incident and near-miss investigations, root-cause analysis, corrective actions, and follow-up.
• Prepare inspection reports and maintain OSHA logs, safety records, training documentation, and compliance databases.
• Monitor subcontractor safety performance and address safety deficiencies with project teams.
• Support SWPPP and applicable environmental compliance requirements.
• Serve as a liaison between field Operations and the Safety & Compliance Department.
• Promote Tri-State's Safety Champions Program and proactively address safety concerns while supporting project goals.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of construction safety experience in commercial construction, retail remodels, industrial construction, or multi-trade environments.
• OSHA 30-Hour Construction Certification required.
• Current First Aid/CPR/AED Certification required.
• Experience with safety inspections, hazard assessments, incident investigations, and corrective action follow-up.
• Working knowledge of OSHA regulations and construction safety practices.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365, including Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams, and SharePoint.
• Strong written, verbal, organizational, and documentation skills.
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record and ability to travel as needed

Travel Requirement: This position requires extensive travel and an on-site presence throughout the duration of assigned projects.

About Us

At Tri-State General Contractors, we bring commercial retail construction projects to life from the ground up. From new builds and tenant improvements to expansions, remodels, and everything in between, our team takes pride in delivering high-quality work that stands the test of time.

What started as a family-owned company has grown into a trusted contractor serving projects across California, Hawaii, Arizona, New Mexico, Colorado, and beyond. Despite that growth, we've stayed true to our roots by building strong relationships, supporting our team, and treating every project with the care and attention it deserves.

Safety is at the core of everything we do, and we're committed to creating a culture where quality workmanship, accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement drive our success.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays

*This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice based on the needs of the department and company. To perform this job successfully, the perfect candidate will possess a proficient level of the knowledge, skills and abilities listed within this description. Please note, this document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise with the company.