Onsite Construction Safety Coordinator

Atlantic Constructors Inc.; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free medical/dental/short-term and lif

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) with company match

Health Savings Plan with company match

Wellness Programs

Job summary

Atlantic Constructors is seeking a Construction Safety Coordinator with hands-on commercial construction safety experience to support safe project execution across active sites. You will identify jobsite hazards, conduct inspections, and support incident investigations while ensuring OSHA compliance.

The ideal candidate has at least three years of safety experience on commercial projects, an OSHA 30-hour card, and formal training in OSHA 29 CFR 1926 standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of professional construction safety experience.
• OSHA 30-Hour Construction course completion.
• Formal training in OSHA 29 CFR 1926 Construction Safety Standards.
• Experience performing safety inspections, hazard assessments, incident investigations, and corrective action follow‑ups.
• Working knowledge of construction site hazards and OSHA regulations.
• Strong written and verbal communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple project priorities.
• Willingness to travel to project sites.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine jobsite safety inspections, field observations, and hazard assessments.
• Identify unsafe conditions, communicate corrective actions, and track deficiencies.
• Participate in daily crew safety meetings, toolbox talks, and start-of-shift briefings.
• Review and assist with Job Safety Analyses (JSAs), Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), and task-specific safety plans.
• Conduct or participate in incident investigations and Root Cause Analyses; document findings and recommend preventive measures.
• Monitor contractor and subcontractor compliance with OSHA 29 CFR 1926, company safety policies, and project-specific safety requirements.
• Maintain incident reports, injury and illness records, inspection logs, corrective action logs, and required safety documentation.
• Analyze incident trends and field observations to identify opportunities for continuous safety improvement.
• Participate in project kickoff meetings and coordinate safety expectations with project management, field supervision, and subcontractors.
• Work with project teams and site safety, environmental, and industrial hygiene personnel to address hazards and maintain compliance.
• Serve as a Loss Prevention Systems (LPS) coach and facilitator, supporting hazard recognition and proactive safety practices.
• Escalate significant hazards, recurring safety deficiencies, and unresolved corrective actions to the appropriate leadership.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Safety inspections

Hazard assessment

Incident investigations

Communication

Documentation

Problem solving

Independent work

Travel availability

Education

HS diploma or GED

OSHA 30 certificate

OSHA 29 CFR 1926 training

Job description

Atlantic Constructors is seeking a Construction Safety Coordinator with hands-on commercial construction safety experience to support safe project execution across active sites. You will identify jobsite hazards, conduct inspections, and support incident investigations while ensuring OSHA compliance.

The ideal candidate has at least three years of safety experience on commercial projects, an OSHA 30-hour card, and formal training in OSHA 29 CFR 1926 standards.