On-Site Construction Safety Leader

Upchurch; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay based on experience

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Professional development and cert.asss

Job summary

Upchurch is seeking an experienced Project Safety Coordinator to support an active construction project in Jackson, Mississippi. This on-site role promotes a strong safety culture, ensures regulatory compliance, and partners with project leadership to proactively manage risk.

The ideal candidate will have a solid background in construction safety, incident investigation, and workers’ compensation management, coordinating with field and corporate safety teams, the GC, and Owner Rep.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in construction safety management.
• OSHA 500 certification preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience in incident investigation and root cause analysis.

Responsibilities

• Identify hazards and implement preventive and corrective measures to reduce risk.
• Collaborate with project leadership and GC safety teams to maintain safety as a top priority.
• Lead thorough incident investigations including injuries, near misses, and property damage using root cause analysis.
• Supervise safety compliance across the project site.
• Support company-wide safety initiatives and ensure consistent application of safety policies.
• Coordinate with Director of Corporate Safety and Upchurch safety team to align project efforts with safety objectives.
• Conduct site inspections, audits, and safety observations to improve performance.
• Maintain documentation and prepare reports using Microsoft Office.
• Deliver effective safety training and promote a proactive safety culture.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA and all applicable regulations.
• Manage workers’ compensation cases with TPAs from reporting to resolution.

Skills

Construction safety management

Incident investigation

Root cause analysis

Verbal and written communication

Training facilitation

Education

OSHA 500 certification

Safety coursework/degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Upchurch is seeking an experienced Project Safety Coordinator to support an active construction project in Jackson, Mississippi. This on-site role promotes a strong safety culture, ensures regulatory compliance, and partners with project leadership to proactively manage risk.

The ideal candidate will have a solid background in construction safety, incident investigation, and workers’ compensation management, coordinating with field and corporate safety teams, the GC, and Owner Rep.