Project Safety Coordinator

Upchurch; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Certification assistance

Job summary

Upchurch is seeking a Project Safety Coordinator to support an active construction project in Frederick, Maryland. This on-site role promotes a strong safety culture and ensures regulatory compliance across the site.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of construction safety management, incident investigation experience, and strong MS Office skills. OSHA 500 is preferred, with opportunities for professional development and certification assistance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years of construction safety management experience.
• Incident investigations and root-cause analysis experience.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; able to train on-site teams.
• OSHA 500 certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Proactively identify hazards and implement preventive measures to reduce risk.
• Collaborate with Upchurch leadership and GC safety teams to prioritize safety.
• Lead thorough incident investigations, determine root causes, and implement corrective actions.
• Supervise safety compliance across the project workforce.
• Support company-wide safety initiatives and policy consistency.
• Coordinate with Corporate Safety to align project goals with org objectives.
• Conduct regular site inspections, audits, and safety observations.
• Maintain documentation and reports using MS Office.
• Deliver effective safety training and promote a proactive safety culture.
• Ensure OSHA and applicable federal/state/local regulations are followed.

Job description

Company Overview

Upchurch is a rapidly growing, full-service building engineering company providing mechanical, plumbing, HVAC, and electrical services across the southeastern United States. Founded in 1970 and headquartered in Horn Lake, MS, Upchurch has grown through both organic expansion and strategic acquisitions, establishing a strong reputation for quality, reliability, and service excellence. We offer end-to-end solutions—from design and installation to ongoing maintenance and emergency support—helping clients maximize building performance, energy efficiency, and equipment lifespan.

Position Summary

Upchurch is seeking an experienced Project Safety Coordinator to support an active construction project in Frederick, Maryland. This on-site role is responsible for promoting a strong safety culture, ensuring regulatory compliance, and partnering with project leadership to proactively manage risk. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in construction safety, incident investigation, and workers’ compensation management, with the ability to work effectively with both field and corporate safety teams, the General Contractor (GC) and/or Owner Rep.

Key Responsibilities

• Proactively identify hazards and implement preventive and corrective measures to reduce risk.

• Collaborate closely with Upchurch project leadership and the General Contractor’s safety team to ensure safety remains a top priority.

• Lead and conduct thorough incident investigations, including injuries, near misses, property damage, and theft, utilizing root cause analysis techniques.

• Supervise and support employee safety compliance across the project.

• Support company-wide safety initiatives and ensure consistent application of safety policies and procedures.

• Work collaboratively with the Director of Corporate Safety and the Upchurch safety team to align project efforts with organizational safety objectives.

• Conduct regular site inspections, audits, and safety observations to improve overall safety performance.

• Maintain accurate documentation and prepare reports using Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).

• Deliver effective safety training and promote a proactive, team-based safety culture.

• Ensure compliance with OSHA and all applicable federal, state, and local safety regulations.

• Manage workers’ compensation cases in coordination with Third-Party Administrators (TPAs), from initial reporting through claim resolution.

• Perform additional duties as assigned in support of project needs.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in construction safety management.

• Collaborate closely with Upchurch project leadership creating but not limited to the following:

  • Pre-Task Plans (PTP), Method of Procedures (MOP) and lift plans.

• Demonstrated experience in incident investigation and root cause analysis.

• OSHA 500 certification preferred.

• Safety-related education, certification, degree, or relevant coursework preferred.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Ability to facilitate training for on-site team members (such as, but not limited to:

  • Fall Protection/MEWP/Mobile Equipment/Confined Space/Trenching & Excavating)

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work on active construction sites in varying weather conditions.

• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds as required for safety equipment.

• Ability to perform safety inspections, including climbing ladders and scaffolding.

• Ability to pass a clean driving record.

Benefits:

• Competitive pay based on experience.

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.

• Paid time off and holiday pay.

• Opportunities for professional development and certification assistance.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Upchurch Companies provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, and local laws.