Field Safety Lead — Construction Risk & Solutions

Velocity Safety Advisors; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid overtime

Local position

Job summary

Velocity Safety Advisors is seeking a hands-on Construction Safety Coordinator for a long-term Indianapolis project. You will lead safety efforts in the field, spotting risk, solving problems, and guiding project teams to maintain a safe jobsite.

The role emphasizes active field leadership over clerical tasks, with 50+ hour weeks and paid overtime. You’ll collaborate with clients, management, and subcontractors to implement effective safety plans and training, while ensuring compliance with

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of construction safety field experience.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA and related regulations.
• Excellent communication, organization, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to assess risk, prioritize tasks, and advise on safety decisions.
• Proven ability to lead with influence on field teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on safety coordination and field support to clients, managers, supervisors, and field personnel.
• Conduct safety audits, inspections, behavioral observations, and risk assessments.
• Identify hazards and develop practical corrective actions.
• Assist with JHAs, JSAs, site-specific safety plans, and emergency response planning.
• Lead safety meetings, toolbox talks, orientations, Safety Stand Downs, and trainings.
• Assist with injury, illness, near-miss, and liability investigations.
• Monitor compliance with OSHA, DOT, EPA, and client requirements.
• Communicate regulatory changes to field and management teams.
• Coordinate safety with subcontractors, vendors, and third-party personnel.
• Develop safety reports and corrective-action documentation.
• Build client relationships and provide practical guidance to improve safety.

Skills

Field leadership

Safety coordination

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

OSHA regulatory knowledge

Education

CHST/ASP/CSP

OSHA 510 or OSHA 30 (within 2 years)

CPR/First Aid/AED

Driver's license

Tools

MS Office

Safety management systems

Job description

Velocity Safety Advisors is seeking a hands-on Construction Safety Coordinator for a long-term Indianapolis project. You will lead safety efforts in the field, spotting risk, solving problems, and guiding project teams to maintain a safe jobsite.

The role emphasizes active field leadership over clerical tasks, with 50+ hour weeks and paid overtime. You’ll collaborate with clients, management, and subcontractors to implement effective safety plans and training, while ensuring compliance with