Safety Coordinator

Choate Construction Company; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Medical coverage options

401k Profit Sharing

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

Stewardship Day

Job summary

Choate Construction Company is seeking a Safety Coordinator to serve as a trusted on-site resource, supporting project teams and reinforcing safe work practices. You will lead safety meetings, conduct routine safety walks, and document findings using Excel and Word, collaborating with Safety Managers and field teams to uphold safety standards across multiple jobsites.

The role emphasizes clear safety messaging, maintaining incident records, and supporting OSHA training opportunities to ensure

Qualifications

• Experience supporting day-to-dayjobsite safety efforts and communicating safety expectations.
• Ability to document findings and follow up on corrective actions.
• Experience assisting with safety meetings, orientations, and toolbox talks.
• Familiarity with maintaining training records, inspection logs, and incident reports.
• Collaborates with Safety Managers, project leadership, and field teams.
• Participation in OSHA coursework and on-the-job learning opportunities.
• Willingness to travel to jobsites and work extended hours when required.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day jobsite safety efforts and recognize hazards.
• Assist with safety meetings, orientations, and toolbox talks.
• Conduct or participate in safety walks and inspections; document findings.
• Maintain safety documentation using Excel and Word.
• Collaborate with Safety Manager and field teams to uphold safety standards.
• Engage in required safety training and OSHA coursework.

Skills

Hazard recognition

Safety communications

Safety meetings & toolbox talks

Safety inspections

Documentation (Excel/Word)

OSHA training

Travel readiness

Education

OSHA coursework or certification

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

At Choate, safety is about protecting people and setting the standard for how commercial construction work should be done. As a Safety Coordinator, you serve as a trusted resource on the jobsite—supporting project teams, reinforcing safe work practices, and delivering clear, effective safety messaging where it matters most.

YOU COULD BE THE NEXT CHOATE SAFETY COORDINATOR IF…

• You have supported day‑to‑day jobsite safety efforts by helping recognize potential hazards and sharing observations with supervisors and project teams.
• You have assisted with jobsite safety meetings, orientations, and toolbox talks by helping communicate basic safety expectations to employees and subcontractors.
• You helped conduct routine safety walks and inspections, learning how to document findings and follow up on corrective actions.
• You’ve assisted with safety documentation, including training records, inspection logs, and incident reports, using Microsoft Excel and Word.
• You have worked closely with Safety Managers, project leadership, and field teams to learn company safety standards and best practices.
• You participated in required safety training and certification programs, including OSHA coursework and on‑the‑job learning opportunities.
• You can demonstrate that you have remained flexible to support project needs, including travel to jobsites and occasional extended hours or weekend work when required.

BENEFITS OF BEING A FULL TIME CHOATE EMPLOYEE OWNER

• Owner: 100% Employee Owned Company with Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Medical Coverage Options: Surest, a copay plan, or High Deductible Health Plan with a Health Savings Account; Dental & Vision Coverage
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical & Dependent)
• Basic Life & AD&D Insurance
• 401k Profit Sharing Plan
• Paid Time Off (PTO) Policy
• Parental Leave
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• College Student Debt Reduction Program
• Employee Assistance & Financial Wellness Programs
• Employee Referral Program
• Charitable Contribution Matching ($1,000 per year per employee)
• Stewardship Day (Community Volunteering)
• One additional benefit Choate offers which cannot be understated is a safe working environment.

Whether working in the office or at a jobsite, it is our goal to elevate safety standards and ensure everyone goes home safely – and more safety conscious – at the end of each day.

Choate is a Drug Free Workplace and pre‑employment drug screening in required for all new hires.

Choate Construction is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing a safe work environment and to fostering the well‑being and health of its employees.

The above description covers the principal duties and responsibilities of the job. The description shall not, however, be construed as a complete listing of all miscellaneous, incidental, or similar duties which may be required from day‑to‑day. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Who We Are:

Choate is a relationship-driven, 100% employee-owned general contractor with a diverse portfolio spanning 20+ market sectors, giving team members stability and variety across their careers. As an ESOP, every person has a direct stake in the company’s success, backed by strong growth pathways, a culture of accountability, and an unwavering commitment to safety and people.

Why Join an ESOP:

When you join Choate, you’re not just starting a job- you’re becoming an owner. That means: Financial Stake: Your hard work directly builds your personal wealth Ownership mentality: Pride, purpose, and investment in every outcome All-in culture: A team that holds each other up, because we are all in this together.