Safety Coordinator

Adolfson & Peterson Inc.; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 64,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Health Savings Account

401(k)

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Time Off

Tuition Assistance

Employee Referral Bonus

Job summary

Adolfson & Peterson Construction is seeking a Safety Coordinator to support a large data center project near the Alexandria area. The role focuses on maintaining AP’s safety program and fostering an Incident and Injury Free culture, including delivering safety trainings for project personnel.

The ideal candidate will have 2–4 years in construction safety, OSHA certifications, and the ability to travel as needed to sites.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years minimum experience in a construction safety role.
• Experience conducting safety trainings.
• OSHA 30 and/or OSHA 510 certification preferred.
• First Aid/CPR/AED certification.
• Ability and willingness to travel.
• STS-C certificate or ability to obtain within first 6 months.
• Competent in excavation, trenching, fall protection, confined space, silica, scaffolding, rigging & signaling.
• Knowledge of EHS standards and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Take personal responsibility for working safely within an Incident and Injury Free culture.
• Collaborate with the team to implement the project site safety program.
• Maintain a program encouraging safe behavior and training compliance.
• Present site training topics including safety orientation for new team members.
• Verify SDS and Health and Safety Manuals are available on site.
• Monitor safety communications and toolbox talks to ensure training effectiveness.
• Ensure task-based training is in place for all workers.
• Coordinate with safety and project management to monitor the program and report findings.
• Perform regular safety inspections on projects.
• Assist in onsite worker’s compensation needs and return-to-work processes.

Skills

Safety training

Incident & Injury Free

Communication

Regulatory knowledge

Project multitasking

First Aid/CPR/AED

Education

Safety-related degree

STS-C (Safety Trained Supervisor - Construction)

OSHA 30 or OSHA 510

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

We build trust among our communities and our people by cultivating the right team for every job. We are committed to fostering a creative and collaborative culture with a focus on career growth and balance in the workplace. AP has diligently built a strong foundation of expertise, experience and exceptional results. We continually invest in our talented team by providing the latest tools, technologies and training necessary to stay ahead of the curve. We set our employees up for long-term success through mentorship opportunities and professional growth and advancement for every person in every role. We recognize the contributions of our team members with unique experiences and capabilities and strive to establish a work environment that maximizes our collective potential. Going beyond the build for our employees lays a strong foundation for success across AP. We commit to a balanced, value-centered work environment for meaningful projects, careers and talent.

Job Description

Adolfson and Peterson Construction is currently looking for a Safety Coordinator to join our team based on a large data center project near the Alexandria area. This role will be responsible for maintaining AP’s safety program to ensure a safe environment for all team members. Champion the Incident and Injury Free (IIF) culture and senior managements’ commitment that AP will operate in a manner that fosters and supports the IIF initiative. Provide safety trainings and communicate safety issues.

Responsibilities

• Take personal responsibility for working safely within an Incident and Injury Free (IIF) culture.
• Collaborate with other team members to implement and maintain the project site specific safety program.
• Maintain a program that encourages safe behavior for all team members and reinforces the achievement of safety goals and objectives.
• Present the site specific training topics including safety orientation program for all new project team members.
• Verify SDS and Health and Safety Manuals are available on site.
• Monitor site safety communications to maintain training effectiveness (signage, toolbox talks, site safety committee meetings, etc.).
• Ensure task-based training is in place for all team members on AP jobsites.
• Work with the safety and project management team to monitor the project’s safety program and communicate findings.
• Perform safety inspections on projects at a designated frequency.
• Instruct and train field workers in the recognition and avoidance of unsafe conditions to eliminate hazards.
• Participate in onsite OSHA consultation.
• Ensure compliance with corporate, State, and Federal regulations and guidelines regarding occupational safety and health.
• Work closely with Superintendents, Project Managers, Subcontractors, and Owners to ensure compliance with various safety policies.
• Assist in the development of safety plans for high risk/unique work.
• In coordination with leadership, provide assistance for onsite worker’s compensation needs.
• Provide effective communication with onsite safety personnel to ensure injuries are managed appropriately (return to work, light duty, etc.).
• Assist in the incident investigation process utilizing root cause methods and implementation of identified corrective actions.
• Monitor the return-to-work process for injured team members to minimize the impact of an injured team member returning to a jobsite.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• History of experience and proven results including: 2-4 years minimum experience in a construction safety role as a title safety professional or safety related degree.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office including Word and Excel.
• Experience conducting safety trainings.
• OSHA 30 and/or OSHA 510 certification preferred.
• First Aid/CPR/AED certification.
• Ability and willingness to travel.
• STS-C (Safety Trained Supervisor - Construction) Certificate or ability to obtain within their first 6 months of employment.
• Competent in the following areas: excavation, trenching, fall protection, confined space, silica and scaffolding, rigging & signaling.
• Working knowledge of EHS standards, industry regulatory standards in construction, with the ability to communicate such standards to others.
• Willingness to work in various (sometimes extreme) climate conditions.
• Demonstrated integrity and ethical standards.
• Developed skills (written, oral, and listening) to effectively communicate with diverse audiences.
• Ability to efficiently manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously under time constraints.
• Ability to drive to the core of complex issues and provide insightful and constructive feedback.

Estimated Pay

$64,000.00 - $96,000.00

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• 401(k)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Dependent & Medical Reimbursement)
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holidays
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Bonus

Adolfson & Peterson Construction’s (AP) ability to adapt and innovate has driven our success for more than 80 years. We are consistently ranked among the top construction managers and general contractors in the nation while maintaining one of the safest records in the industry. We bring positive and measurable change to the communities where we live, work and build. And we invest in new processes and technology to be operationally excellent and remain at the forefront of the ever-changing industry. We have been committed to quality, innovation, safety and strong relationships since our beginning in 1946. AP offers preconstruction, construction and contracting services to commercial, education, healthcare, hospitality, industrial, multifamily, municipal, data center, and senior living markets with offices across Arizona, Colorado, Minnesota, North Dakota, Texas, and Wyoming. We employ more than 850 team members who strive for excellence and embody loyalty, trust and genuine love for what they do. We go beyond the build for our communities and our people.

Adolfson & Peterson Construction is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Adolfson & Peterson Construction (AP) is a values-driven construction management and contracting company that is consistently ranked among the top construction managers and general contractors in the nation. We bring positive and measurable change to the communities where we live, work and build. Our ability to adapt and innovate has driven our success for more than 80 years. AP is committed to quality, integrity, innovation, safety, operational excellence, and strong business relationships with our clients and our communities. We offer preconstruction, construction and contracting services in four regions across the country. We employ more than 850 team members who strive for excellence and embody loyalty, trust, and genuine love for what they do. We go beyond the build to lay a strong foundation for your success at AP.