Safety Coordinator

W.E. Bowers Group; Beltsville (MD); On-site; USD 39,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

The Bowers Group, a Legence company, is seeking a detail-oriented Safety Coordinator to join our in-field team. This in-field role supports daily safety execution on active construction projects and collaborates with field crews to promote safe behaviors, ensure compliance, and assist with site safety operations.

Typical working hours are 5:30am - 1:30pm. OSHA 30 is required, OSHA 500 in construction preferred.

Qualifications

• OSHA30 for construction is required.
• 2+ years of commercial construction safety experience preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to walk long distances, stand for extended periods, and traverse varied terrain.

Responsibilities

• Support daily safety execution on active construction projects.
• Monitor daily activities for OSHA, client/owner and company safety policy compliance.
• Implement safety programs and ensure adherence to industry standards.
• Conduct safety orientations, toolbox talks, and field observations.
• Assist with incident reporting, investigations and follow-up actions.
• Participate in safety audits and inspections.
• Track and report safety observations, trends and corrective actions.
• Promote a behavior-based safety culture on field crews.

Skills

OSHA30 for construction

Interpersonal & communication skills

MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Physical stamina (walk long distances,

Ladder/climb ability

Lift up to 50 lbs

Construction safety experience (2+ yrs

Incident reporting & investigations

Safety audits & inspections

Behavior-based safety

Education

OSHA 500 in construction

Job description

Job Summary

The Bowers Group, a Legence company, is seeking a detail-oriented and self-motivated Safety Coordinator to join our team. This is an in-field position based in the DMV area. The Safety Coordinator supports daily safety execution on active construction projects. This role works closely with field construction teams to promote safe behaviors, ensure compliance, and assist with job site safety operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with executing Bowers' safety strategy and zero-accident culture on assigned projects.
• Monitor daily construction activities for compliance with OSHA, client/owner and company safety policies.
• Implement the General Contractors safety program and ensure adherence to established industry standards.
• Conduct safety orientations, toolbox talks, and field observations
• Assist and/or lead with incident reporting, investigations, and follow-up actions
• Participate in safety audits and compliance inspections
• Track and report safety observations, trends, and corrective actions
• Reinforce a behavior-based safety culture across field crews

Required Skills and Qualifications

• OSHA30 for construction
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to interact effectively at all organizational levels.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to walk long distances, stand for extended periods of time and traverse different types of terrain and elevations
• Ability to climb stairs and ladders
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs from different levels
• 2+ years of commercial construction safety experience preferred
• Preferred formal safety training, including OSHA 500 in construction and competency in scaffolding, crane management, steel erection, emergency response, fall management, excavation and confined space, rigging, hazardous waste
• Ability to identify and correct safety deficiencies in the field preferred

Additional Information

• This is an in-field position based in the DMV area
• Typical working hours for this role are 5:30am - 1:30pm
• No sponsorship is available for this position
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions
• Hourly rate - $28.00 - $52.00

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