Project Safety Coordinator - Water & Wastewater Construction

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc.; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. is seeking a Project Safety Coordinator to oversee safety guidelines on the project site and advance their safety knowledge during construction. The role emphasizes active personal development and hands-on field experience.

The candidate will monitor subcontractors and McCarthy staff, conduct toolbox talks, manage OSHA logs, and ensure compliance with safety policies while collaborating with project supervision and the insurance team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in a related field.
• 1+ years’ experience managing safety on construction projects.
• CHST certification required or preferred.
• Bilingual English-Spanish preferred.
• Ability to work with all construction groups on-site.

Responsibilities

• Monitor subcontractor and employee safety, lead weekly toolbox talks and enforce guidelines.
• Oversee new hire safety documentation and immerse newcomers in safety culture.
• Coordinate with supervision to ensure PPE, materials and posted safety docs on-site.
• Maintain OSHA 300 log, investigate reports and coordinate corrective actions.
• Conduct safety inspections and coordinate reports with insurer and teams.
• Record safety meetings, programs and citations and forward to safety director.

Skills

CHST certification

Bilingual (English-Spanish)

Safety management

Communication skills

Construction safety

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Job description

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. is America's premier, 100% employee-owned commercial construction company. With offices nationwide, we specialize in a wide range of project types that are as diverse and wide-ranging as the communities in which we build. Our innovative teams collaborate with clients and industry partners throughout the project life cycle, starting in the earliest stages of design, throughout construction and beyond project completion. McCarthy’s reputation for tackling the toughest building challenges starts with our focus on developing high-performing individuals and teams. We do this through our award-winning training programs, a best-in-class Total Rewards benefits program, and a focus on equipping diverse teams of employee owners through a connected and inclusive culture aligned with our core values of: Genuine. We, Not I. All In.

How do McCarthy partners define our culture?

• We Live Our Core Values: We do whatever it takes to deliver on our promises with honesty and integrity.
• We are Employee Owned: We are personally invested in building the things people need in our communities.
• We Feel Like a Family: We value genuine connections and help each other succeed in an inclusive environment.
• We are Builders: We respect the work we do and everyone who helps make it happen safely.

Position Summary

The Project Safety Coordinator shall be responsible for overall administration of the safety guidelines on the Project Site and to grow their own knowledge pertaining to safety and the construction process. They must take an active role in their personal development and seek opportunities to gain experience in the field.

Responsibilities

• Monitor safety efforts of subcontractors and McCarthy employees, conducting project safety “Tool Box” meetings weekly and enforcing safety guidelines utilizing disciplinary policy
• Oversee issuance of new hire safety documents and lead the immersion of new employees and subcontractors into the McCarthy safety culture
• Coordinate with project supervision to ensure personal protective equipment/safety materials and first aid supplies are available and utilized, and all safety documents are posted on-site
• Maintain project OSHA 300 log of injuries/illnesses, investigating all reports and coordinating corrective measures
• Conduct safety/health inspections at least twice/month, coordinating responses and compliance reports with McCarthy’s insurance company
• Record/forward copies of all safety-related meetings, programs, citations, etc. to division safety director

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred
• 1+ years’ experience managing safety efforts on construction projects
• CHST certification
• Bilingual (English-Spanish) preferred
• Ability to work with all construction groups – management, owners, trades and subcontractors
• Ability to manage/administer safety orientations, oversee substance abuse program, investigate/report on injuries/illnesses/near misses and perform other various safety functions on-site
• Excellent communication, organization, decision-making and problem-solving skills

McCarthy is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

NOTICE TO EXTERNAL SEARCH FIRMS: McCarthy’s Talent Acquisition Team is the only authorized representativ**e**e permitted to engage with external search firms, staffing agencies, or other third-party recruiting partners. McCarthy maintains an Approved Agency List for recruiting partners, which is reviewed and updated annually.

McCarthy will only consider submissions from agencies with a signed fee agreement in place for the current year. McCarthy does not accept unsolicited resumes, candidate submissions, or referrals from agencies that do not meet these requirements.

If a candidate is submitted without an active agreement, McCarthy will have no obligation to pay any fees and reserves the right to contact, engage, interview, or hire such candidate(s) without any financial or other responsibility to the submitting agency. Unsolicited resumes, including those sent directly to hiring managers or other employees, will be considered the property of McCarthy.