JR135 Safety Coordinator

Rycon Construction; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Medical benefits

401(k)

Job summary

Rycon Construction is seeking an experienced Safety Coordinator to join the Richmond, VA office. The role focuses on developing a strong safety culture, conducting site inspections, and delivering safety training to project teams and subcontractors.

You will collaborate with Operations and Estimating to plan safety initiatives, author project-specific safety plans, and ensure compliance with OSHA regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in safety or a related field.
• 3–5 years of construction safety experience.
• OSHA certifications preferred (OSHA 500 or OSHA 30, CHST, CHSP, CSP).

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and implementing site safety plans and programs.
• Conduct safety inspections and audits on project sites.
• Deliver safety training and orientations (in person and virtual).
• Coordinate pre-planning and lookaheads with Operations/Estimating teams.
• Participate in project meetings and ensure subcontractor compliance with OSHA.

Skills

Safety compliance

Safety inspections

Training delivery

OSHA regulations

Hazard assessment

Education

College degree in safety related discipline

Job description

Rycon Construction is an employee-owned company (ESOP) that provides construction management, general contracting, design-build, and program management services nationwide. An ENR Top 400 Contractor, ENR Top 100 Green Contractor, and BD+C Top 150 Contractor with nine offices, Rycon specializes in new construction, renovations, and adaptive reuse projects. From large-scale developments to small, fast-track interior fit-outs, Rycon is equipped to deliver a comprehensive range of services across all project types. Rycon’s portfolio includes projects in aviation, healthcare, higher education, industrial/warehouse, commercial, multi-unit residential, student housing, food service/dining, data centers/mission critical, retail, financial, self-storage, government/municipality, and LEED facilities. We have an in-house Architectural Finishes & Specialty Fabrication Division that ships/installs nationally.

We are seeking an experienced Safety Coordinator in our Richmond office.

What you will do:

• Working hand in hand with office leadership to help further develop the safety culture.
• Performing safety inspections/audits on project sites.
• Conducting both in person and virtual safety training and orientation.
• Safety pre-planning and lookaheads with our Operations/Estimating teams.
• Participation in project meetings.
• Ensuring Subcontractors compliance with OSHA regulations and training requirements.
• Authoring project specific safety plans.
• Developing and implementing new training programs.
• Local travel

What you will need to be successful:

• College degree in a Safety related discipline.
• 3-5 years experience in Construction Safety.
  
• Certifications preferred OSHA 500/ or Osha 30, CHST, CHSP, CSP, and/or other professional safety certifications.

At Rycon Construction, Inc. we believe outstanding employees build the foundation necessary for excellence in business. It is with this belief that we are always looking for the best qualified and most talented employees to become part of our team. Rycon offers advancement opportunities along with an excellent salary and benefits package that includes, medical, dental, vision, ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) and 401(k). Qualified candidates will be required to submit to a background screening upon acceptance of an offer.

Rycon Construction Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.