Safety Coordinator

Clark Construction Group; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Clark Construction Group is seeking a Safety Coordinator to support the Safety, Health and Environmental program across projects. You will promote safety practices, ensure compliance with federal, state and local standards, and assist field teams on site safety.

The role involves active site work, site walks, and coaching trades on health and safety requirements. You should have 0–2 years of relevant experience or demonstrated safety/trade background, plus an undergraduate degree in safety and

Qualifications

• 0–2 years of construction safety experience or related discipline
• Undergraduate degree in safety and health or related field
• Passion for the construction industry
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 training is preferred
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

• Promote safety programs and compliance with standards
• Attend required training
• Coach and educate employees on health and safety requirements
• Identify hazards and provide input to mitigate risks
• Conduct site walks and report safety performance
• Collaborate with field supervision on safety aspects of the project

Skills

Safety awareness

Construction safety

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Risk management

Education

Undergraduate degree in safety and health

Job description

Overview

Implementing safe working practices and ensuring the well-being of everyone is a core value of Clark. Safety coordinators are responsible for assisting in the administration of Clark's Safety, Health and Environmental program to ensure a safe and healthy environment for Clark employees, trade contractors, and the surrounding community.

Responsibilities

• Promote corporate and project-specific safety and health programs as well as federal, state, and local safety standards.
• Attend required training.
• Help promote a positive safety culture through coaching and educating to Clark employees and trade contractors on occupation health and safety requirements.
• Identify potential hazards and provide immediate input, advice, and direction to mitigate hazardous conditions and assure compliance.
• Conduct site-walks and report project-specific safety performance and future plans.
• Working closely with field supervision to plan complex safety aspects of the project construction, including critical lifts, hazardous material handling, fire prevention, and evacuation.
• Ensure all incidents are investigated thoroughly and reported timely.
• Educate yourself on Clark's policies and other regulatory requirements.
• Cultivate a network of industry relationships to bring potential business opportunities to Clark leadership.
• Cultivate industry relationships to help attract and recruit top talent to Clark. A mindset of "All team members are recruiters".
• Exceed our stakeholders' expectations by anticipating their needs, desires, and goals.

Basic Qualifications

• 0 - 2 years of relevant construction safety experience with an undergraduate degree in safety and health (or related discipline) or demonstrated construction safety and trade experience.
• Passion and interest in the construction industry.

Preferred Qualifications

• Commitment to safety and the ability to anticipate and solve problems, manage risk, and analyze project needs to deliver high-quality outcomes.
• Ability to build interpersonal relationships with internal team members and trade partners.
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 trained preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

The work environment and requirements described below are representative of those necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this role.

The Physical Side of the Role:

This is an active, hands-on role. You can expect to be on your feet frequently, navigating active job sites with uneven terrain, stairs, ladders, and hoists. The work is physically demanding and requires a full range of motion, including bending, kneeling, and reaching. You'll need to be comfortable frequently lifting and carrying materials up to 25 pounds, and occasionally up to 50 pounds. This role requires the ability to communicate effectively, as well as visual acuity for reading plans and inspecting work. The role does include desk time in the office that may require prolonged periods of sitting for tasks like computer work, document review, and meetings.

Your Work Environment:

You'll spend a significant amount of your time on active construction sites, which means being adaptable to all kinds of weather and moderate to loud noise levels, and comfortable in elevated or confined work areas with moving mechanical equipment and with the fast-paced nature of a project in progress. You will also spend time in a typical office setting with moderate noise levels. Your safety is our top priority, and you'll be expected to follow Clark Construction's safety policies and procedures, and all applicable laws, at all locations.

Our High-Performing Culture:

This is a demanding, high-performance environment. We are looking for candidates who are energized by challenge, thrive under pressure, and are prepared to do what it takes to achieve exceptional results. Success in this role requires significant commitment, including flexibility to work extended hours, especially during critical project phases or client deadlines. Beyond regular working hours, there will be occasions where business needs require your attention, particularly for time-sensitive matters or emergencies. You are expected to monitor and respond to communications (phone calls, emails, text messages) as required to address these situations effectively. Your ability to manage these expectations and be responsive when critical issues arise is key to your success in this role and our collective success as a team.

A Drug Free Workplace:

Clark promotes a drug free workplace. A pre-employment drug "fitness for duty" screening is required, and the company conducts random quarterly drug "fitness for duty" tests.