Project Safety Coordinator

McKenney's, Inc.; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

McKenney’s in Charlotte, NC seeks a Project Safety Coordinator to lead on-site safety programs, incident response, and regulatory compliance across field projects. You will work with Safety Manager and site teams to implement controls and ensure safe, productive work.

Responsibilities include site inspections, pre-task planning, RCA, training, and reporting. OSHA 500/510 preferred; 3+ years field safety experience required; strong communication and organizational skills essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years of field experience in project safety.
• OSHA 500/510 certification is required or preferred.
• High school diploma or GED is required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily site safety inspections and pre-task planning.
• Coordinate with Safety Manager to implement safety controls and long-term strategy.
• Respond to safety requests from the GC and field personnel.
• Prepare incident reports and coordinate Root Cause Analyses.
• Assist leadership in safety trainings and compliance with regulations.

Skills

Field safety experience

OSHA 500/510

Communication

Organizational skills

Professional appearance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

McKenney’s is the Southeast’s most trusted name in facility construction, operation, and maintenance. For over 75 years, our proven approach has delivered high-quality, energy-efficient solutions at every stage of a building’s lifecycle—Design, Build, Controls & Monitoring, and Maintenance & Repair. We specialize in HVAC, process piping, plumbing, and building automation, supported by in-house engineering, fabrication, installation, and commissioning teams to ensure cost-effective, high-quality delivery.

As a Project Safety Coordinator in the field, you will help the entire safety team be responsible for project safety accountability programs, accident, and fire protection programs, and maintaining full compliance with company, client, and state/federal safety regulations.

Duties & Essential Job Functions

• Participate in daily flex and stretch
• Attend GC daily Safety Huddle
• Promptly respond to GC Safety requests
• Engage with the Field personnel to provide solutions that enhance safety
• Work with Safety Manager to align and execute McKenney’s safety strategy
• Report site conditions/behaviors and risk reduction plans to the Senior Safety Manager

JOB SITE INSPECTIONS

• Perform multiple construction site walks daily. Work with crew foreman to evaluate ongoing work activities to ensure the safety of the crews performing the tasks
• Participate in daily pre-task planning sessions in the work area to help identify risks and ensure alignment from every crew member
• Generate reports through observations or other formats as determined by the onsite Safety team leader including specific violations and potential at-risk behaviors. Review reports with Safety onsite team leader and or Sr. Safety Manager
• Stop the job immediately if imminent danger is presented by uncontrolled hazards and coordinate correction/resolution of hazard(s). Other inspections are done by request from employees, project management, department management, and OSHA Compliance and Consulting walkthroughs.

ASSIST PROJECT LEADERSHIP IN JOB SAFETY PREPLANNING

• Work with an onsite Safety team leader, project team, and Sr. Safety Manager to pre-determine needs for the job and workers before the job starts through Job Safety Analysis. Address needs for required certifications, project site orientation, safety training, or standards review to avoid delays or violations after the job starts
• Handle daily and weekly customer-required safety administration (i.e., permits Pre-Task Plans, etc.,)
• Address and see through to completion emerging safety issues identified by McKenney's team members, client partners, and building owners
• Attend project 3-week lookahead meetings and Clear A Path training before work commences in new areas concerning forecasting hazards and coordinating control measures before work starts

MOBILE EQUIPMENT AND TOOLS INSPECTIONS

• Inspect mobile equipment for proper material handling and transporting as well as operational items related to safety (i.e., tires, lights, and signage).
• Perform equipment and tool inspections
• Ensure all pre-shift inspections are completed and documented, as needed.
• Partner with the project team and Foremen to coordinate all equipment/tool follow-up procedures to correct out-of-service items.
• Perform inspections consisting of job-use items such as PPE, ladders, welding rigs, etc.

INCIDENT RESPONSE AND ROOT CAUSE ANALYSIS

• Report to the incident scene promptly and contain area and ensure appropriate medical attention is provided and the scene is secured to prevent further injury or damage.
• Partner with the onsite Safety team leader and Sr. Safety Manager to coordinate and complete the process of completing the Incident Report to McKenney’s Safety and HR
• Work with the onsite Safety team leader and Sr. Safety Manager to complete a Root Cause Analysis (RCA) using McKenney’s model to identify key contributing factors to help prevent a recurrence. The process may include personnel interviews, pictures, safety procedure adherence, and incident re-enactment.
• Implement re-training of employees related to the incident as required.
• Perform action steps to be noted and administered for future prevention.
• Performs other functions as may be directed by the Senior Safety Manager and Corporate Safety Director

Basic Qualifications

• Must have at least 3+ years of field experience with demonstrable efforts in project safety efforts
• OSHA 500 / 510
• Understanding of construction OSHA (federal or state, as appropriate based on location) and willingness to uphold McKenney’s safety expectations
• High school diploma or GED

Preferred Qualifications

• At least 5 years of mechanical contractor trade experience a plus

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, And Characteristics

• Recognize hazardous situations and recommend corrective measures
• Strong technical skills related to construction safety
• Good interpersonal communication skills
• Self-motivation
• Strong organizational skills
• Must possess and maintain an exceptional work ethic as well as uphold company values and demand the highest standard of conduct from self and others
• Must project a professional and polished image that inspires confidence and trust
• Must be able to walk and climb facilities under construction in all weather conditions

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL EFFORT

• Work involves moderate exposure to elements, such as hot/cold temperatures, dirt, dust, and/or loud noises
• The work environment involves some exposure to construction-related hazards or physical risks, which require following basic safety precautions
• Light physical effort. Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 25 pounds and some standing or walking.
• Work requires local and occasional out-of-town travel to job sites and customer locations

Moving Safety Forward, our initiative for continuous improvements in our safety culture, reminds us that we are on a journey toward a zero-incident culture. In all we do, we must work to build a partnership with our employees, customers and business associates that empowers them all with the ability to do their jobs safely.

McKenney’s is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to workforce diversity. Qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to age, color, religion, sexual orientation, disability, national origin, or gender identity. McKenney’s is a smoke-free and drug-free workplace.