Onsite Safety Coordinator – Critical Projects Group

Martin Concrete; Kennesaw (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Martin Concrete Construction seeks an Onsite Safety Coordinator for the Critical Projects Group to lead safety on active North Georgia projects with travel as needed. You’ll work daily with Superintendents and field teams to promote safe practices and ensure regulatory compliance on all sites.

The role emphasizes coaching, proactive hazard identification, and documenting safety activities to maintain a culture where everyone goes home safely.

Qualifications

• Experience in construction safety or a related field.
• Knowledge of OSHA standards and general construction safety practices.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary onsite safety resource, supporting Superintendents and field teams.
• Promote the safety of all employees, subcontractors, and vendors while identifying and minimizing jobsite risks.
• Maintain compliance with OSHA regulations, customer requirements, and company safety policies.
• Act as a competent person onsite by identifying hazards and stopping unsafe work when necessary.
• Conduct weekly documented safety inspections and submit reports in a timely manner.

Job description

Safety isn’t just what we do, it’s who we are.

At Martin Concrete Construction, safety goes beyond hard hats and checklists. It’s about people, communication, and doing the right thing every day, on every jobsite.

We’re currently looking for an Onsite Safety Coordinator – Critical Projects Group (CPG) who thrives in high-performance environments, builds strong relationships with crews, and understands that the most effective safety leaders teach, coach, and lead by example.This role supports complex, fast-paced projects within our Critical Projects Group, where attention to detail, consistency, accountability, and proactive safety leadership are essential.

This is a Georgia-based, onsite field position primarily supporting active construction projects throughout North Georgia, with travel to out-of-state projects as needed. Candidates must be able to report directly to assigned project sites on a daily basis.

If you’re organized, proactive, and confident leading safety in demanding construction environments, we want to hear from you.

What You’ll Do

• Serve as the primary onsite safety resource, supporting Superintendents and field teams.
• Promote the safety of all employees, subcontractors, and vendors while identifying and minimizing jobsite risks.
• Maintain compliance with OSHA regulations, customer requirements, and company safety policies.
• Act as a competent person onsite by identifying hazards and stopping unsafe work when necessary.
• Conduct weekly documented safety inspections and submit reports in a timely manner.
• Perform daily hazard recognition and risk assessments.
• Continuously monitor jobsite conditions and address unsafe behaviors and conditions promptly.
• Lead Toolbox Talks, Stretch & Flex sessions, and daily safety meetings in an engaging and interactive manner.
• Maintain accurate and organized safety documentation, reports, and compliance records.
• Communicate effectively with Superintendents, Safety leadership, project teams, subcontractors, and general contractors.
• Coordinate and participate in safety meetings, trainings, and project discussions.
• Respond to incidents, assist with investigations, and ensure proper documentation and reporting.
• Report all injuries, incidents, equipment damage, or theft within required timeframes.
• Maintain safety supplies, materials, and overall jobsite organization.

What We’re Looking For

The ideal candidate:

• Is confident working in high-pressure, fast-paced construction environments.
• Builds trust and rapport with diverse crews and leadership teams.
• Understands construction safety and the unique demands of complex, schedule-driven projects.
• Has strong organizational skills and can manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Leads with a coaching mindset rather than relying on enforcement alone.
• Maintains professionalism, consistency, and accountability in the field.
• Is comfortable working collaboratively with field leadership, project teams, subcontractors, and customers.

Qualifications

• Experience in construction safety or a related field.
• Knowledge of OSHA standards and general construction safety practices.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• OSHA 500 certification.
• First Aid & CPR training.
• Experience or training in excavation, silica, fall protection, NFPA 70E, and LOTOTO.

Work Location & Travel Requirements

• Ability and willingness to travel based on project needs.
• Flexibility with work hours depending on jobsite demands.
• Comfortable being onsite daily and actively engaged with crews.

Physical & Field Requirements

This is an active, field-based position requiring daily presence on construction jobsites. The role regularly includes:

• Walking and standing for extended periods.
• Navigating large, active jobsites and uneven terrain.
• Climbing stairs and ladders and accessing elevated work areas.
• Bending, kneeling, crouching, and reaching as needed.
• Working in varying weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, and wind.
• Wearing required PPE at all times.
• Lifting and carrying up to 50 lbs. as needed.

Why This Role Matters

This role is best suited for someone who enjoys being active, visible in the field, and directly engaged with crews. Strong safety leaders build trust, influence behavior, identify risks before they become incidents, and help create a culture where everyone goes home safe.

As part of Critical Projects Group, you’ll support some of Martin Concrete Construction’s most complex and demanding projects while helping ensure safety remains at the center of how the work gets done.

Why Join Martin Concrete Construction

Martin Concrete Construction is one of the nation’s premier commercial concrete contractors, delivering complex concrete construction acrossdata centers, power generation, water and wastewater treatment facilities, manufacturing, industrial, commercial, and other critical infrastructure projects.

As an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) company, our employees are more than team members—they’re owners. When Martin succeeds, our employee-owners share in that success while building rewarding, long-term careers.