Field Safety Coordinator – Entry Level (Construction)

The Nichols Companies; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Health Insurance (Medical, Dental and

Vision)

PTO

Employer Paid Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Holidays

Job summary

NICHOLS CONTRACTING, INC. (NCI) is a family-owned contracting firm based in Columbia, MD with offices in VA and FL. The Safety Coordinator is an entry-level role on active job sites, auditing safety, coaching crews, and supporting incidents and safety meetings.

The position emphasizes on-the-job training, driver eligibility, and bilingual communication, with a focus on building a proactive safety culture across projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Safety Management or similar.
• OSHA 30-Hour Construction required.
• Entry-level position with on-the-job training and mentoring.
• Valid driver''s license and acceptable MVR.
• Bilingual English/Spanish a plus.

Responsibilities

• Site audits: conduct frequent safety audits and track corrective actions.
• Coaching crews and field leadership on safety practices.
• Attend pre-construction and safety pre-op meetings to plan work safely.
• Monitor high-risk activities (crane picks, trenching, confined spaces).
• Respond quickly to incidents and assist investigations and corrective actions.
• Evaluate safety performance of project teams and subcontractors.
• Represent NCI at client and owner safety meetings and weekly project meetings.
• Assist with toolbox talks and new hire orientation.
• Promote a strong safety culture on site.
• Travel between job sites and occasional overnight trips.

Skills

Strong communication

Willingness to learn

Team coaching

Mobility/adaptability

Education

BS in Safety Management

OSHA 30-Hour Construction

Tools

Microsoft Office

Mobile devices

Job description

NICHOLS CONTRACTING, INC. (NCI) is a family-owned contracting firm based in Columbia, MD with offices in VA and FL. The Safety Coordinator is an entry-level role on active job sites, auditing safety, coaching crews, and supporting incidents and safety meetings.

The position emphasizes on-the-job training, driver eligibility, and bilingual communication, with a focus on building a proactive safety culture across projects.