Field Safety Coordinator

Tri State General Contractors; Escondido (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Rates

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k)

Job summary

Tri-State General Contractors is seeking an experienced Field Safety Coordinator to lead safety on active jobsites across California and neighboring states. You will partner with the Safety & Compliance Team, superintendents, and project managers to identify hazards, reduce risk, and promote safe work practices while supporting production goals.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in commercial construction safety, OSHA 30, and CPR/AED certification, with strong communication and travel readiness.

Qualifications

• 3 years of construction safety experience in commercial construction, retail remodels, industrial construction, or multi-trade environments.
• Current OSHA 30-Hour Construction Certification.
• Current First Aid/CPR/AED Certification.
• Experience conducting safety inspections, hazard assessments, incidents/near-miss investigations, and corrective actions.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and construction safety best practices.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams, SharePoint).
• Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to coordinate with field teams, supervisors, and leadership.
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel across CA, HI, AZ, NV, NM, TX, UT, CO.

Responsibilities

• Support Week Zero jobsite planning, pre-construction meetings, and project startup activities.
• Conduct routine and unscheduled safety inspections, audits, and jobsite hazard assessments.
• Verify compliance with OSHA regulations, company safety policies, customer requirements, and site safety plans.
• Assist development and implementation of Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs).
• Support enforcement of safety programs and training for employees and subcontractors.
• Deliver and coordinate safety training; participate in toolbox talks and safety meetings.
• Assist with incident response, investigations, root-cause analysis, corrective actions, and follow-up.
• Prepare inspection reports and communicate findings to project leadership.
• Maintain OSHA logs, safety records, and training documentation; manage compliance databases.
• Monitor subcontractor safety performance and recommend corrective actions.
• Support SWPPP compliance and environmental requirements on applicable projects.
• Champion Safety Champions Program and employee safety engagement initiatives.
• Serve as field liaison between Operations and Safety & Compliance.
• Coach employees/subcontractors on safe work practices and reinforce safety expectations.

Skills

OSHA 30-HR

First Aid CPR AED

Communication

Travel-ready

MS 365

Tools

Microsoft 365 (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams, SharePoint)

Job description

We are an established and respected General Contracting Company seeking an experienced Field Safety Coordinator with commercial construction safety experience to fill a key role within our organization. The selected candidate will excel at communication, organization, problem-solving, documentation, and building strong relationships with field teams.We are looking for someone who will be a proactive and visible safety leader with a passion for protecting our employees and creating safe, productive jobsites. The ideal candidate will be adaptable, collaborative, willing to travel, and committed to helping us strengthen our “Safety First, Family Always” culture. If you have a “Team First” mentality and believe everyone deserves to return home safely at the end of each day, this is the job for you! See below for a more in-depth listing of responsibilities.

Position Summary

The Field Safety Coordinator is responsible for providing safety leadership and compliance oversight across Tri-State General Contractors' active jobsites throughout California, Hawaii, Arizona, Nevada, New Mexico, Texas, Utah, and Colorado.This role works closely with the Safety & Compliance Team, General Superintendents, Field Superintendents, Project Managers, subcontractors, and customer representatives to proactively identify hazards, reduce risk, ensure regulatory compliance, and promote safe work practices.The Field Safety Coordinator serves as a visible safety resource in the field and is expected to lead by example, coach employees and subcontractors, and provide practical safety solutions that support both compliance and project production goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Support Week Zero Jobsite planning, pre-construction meetings, and project startup activities.
• Conduct routine and unscheduled safety inspections, audits, and jobsite hazard assessments.
• Verify compliance with OSHA regulations, Tri-State safety policies, customer requirements, and site-specific safety plans.
• Assist project teams with the development and implementation of Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs).
• Support the implementation and enforcement of company and customer safety and compliance programs.
• Deliver and coordinate safety training for employees and subcontractors.
• Participate in weekly toolbox talks, safety meetings, and superintendent meetings.
• Assist with incident response, accident and near-miss investigations, root-cause analysis, corrective action tracking, and follow-up.
• Prepare detailed inspection reports and effectively communicate findings and recommendations to project leadership.
• Assist with maintaining OSHA logs, safety records, training documentation, and compliance databases.
• Monitor subcontractor safety performance and recommend corrective actions when deficiencies are identified.
• Support SWPPP compliance and environmental requirements on applicable projects.
• Champion Tri-State's Safety Champions Program and employee safety engagement initiatives.
• Serve as a field liaison between Operations and the Safety & Compliance Department.
• Coach employees and subcontractors on safe work practices and reinforce safety expectations in the field.
• Proactively identify emerging safety concerns and provide practical solutions that support both compliance and production goals.
• Maintain a professional and positive presence while promoting Tri-State's “Safety First, Family Always” culture.

Qualifications & Experience

• A minimum of 3 years of construction safety experience in commercial construction, retail remodels, industrial construction, or multi-trade environments.
• Current OSHA 30-Hour Construction Certification.
• Current First Aid/CPR/AED Certification.
• Experience conducting:
• Safety inspections and audits
• Jobsite hazard assessments
• Incident and near-miss investigations
• Corrective action tracking and follow-up
• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and construction safety best practices.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams, and SharePoint.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to prepare professional reports and safety documentation.
• Ability to effectively communicate and work with employees, subcontractors, superintendents, project managers, customers, and leadership.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage responsibilities across multiple active projects.
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
• Must be able and willing to travel to jobsites throughout California, Hawaii, Arizona, Nevada, New Mexico, Texas, Utah, and Colorado.
• Must be able to work flexible schedules, including occasional night shifts, weekends, and overnight travel, based on project needs.
• Ability to work in active commercial construction, retail remodel, industrial, and service environments.
• Ability to walk active jobsites, climb ladders, access roofs, enter confined areas, and navigate uneven terrain.
• Ability to work independently in the field while maintaining strong communication with the Safety & Compliance and Operations teams.

Benefits

• Competitive Rates
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401(k)