Safety Coordinator

Chase Doors; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Chase Doors is seeking an experienced Safety Coordinator for our Jeffersonville construction site in Columbus, OH. The role acts as the on-site safety representative, enforcing OSHA requirements, client standards, and GC Site Specific Safety Plans under the direction of the EHS Manager and Site Supervisor.

The Safety Coordinator will coordinate hazard mitigation with the EHS Manager and GC safety team, conduct daily inspections, investigations, and JHAs/AHAs, and provide toolbox talks and

Qualifications

• Minimum: High school diploma or GED with construction safety experience.
• OSHA 30 Hour Construction certification required; OSHA 510/511 preferred.
• 2–5 years of construction safety on active sites.
• Strong communication and collaboration with field teams.
• Fluent in English; Spanish helpful.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary safety resource for field construction teams.
• Conduct daily job-site inspections and hazard assessments.
• Investigate incidents, near misses, and property damage events.
• Administer JHAs/AHAs and pre-task planning processes.
• Lead safety orientations and toolbox talks and maintain training records.

Skills

Hazard identification

Regulatory compliance

Incident investigation

Safety training

Field inspections

JHAs/AHAs

OSHA 30

Education

High school diploma or GED

OSHA 30 Hour Construction

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Overview

We are searching for an experienced Safety Coordinator at our Jeffersonville construction site. The Construction Safety Coordinator serves as the on-site safety representative for installation and construction projects under the direction of the Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Manager, Site Supervisor, and in coordination with the General Contractor (GC). This role implements and enforces company safety programs, OSHA requirements, client standards, and general contractor safety plans on active construction sites. The position works closely with project managers, supervisors, field personnel, subcontractors, and customers to proactively identify, correct, document, and communicate jobsite hazards within the Company’s scope of work to promote a culture of safety excellence.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary safety resource for field construction teams.


• Conduct daily job-site inspections, audits, and hazard assessments.


• Identify, correct, and document hazards related to fall protection, elevated work, material handling, rigging, scissor lifts, aerial work platforms, forklifts, and telehandlers.


• Coordinate hazard mitigation with the EHS Manager and GC safety team when issues impact other trades or shared spaces.


• Enforce compliance with OSHA 29 CFR 1926, company safety policies, and GC Site Specific Safety Plans.


• Support implementation of subcontractor safety programs and GC safety requirements.


• Participate in incident, injury, and near miss investigations and ensure timely reporting.


• Assist with Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), Activity Hazard Analyses (AHAs), and pre-task planning processes.


• Investigate incidents, near misses, and property damage events.


• Support emergency response procedures as directed.


• Conduct or assist with safety orientations, task specific briefings, and toolbox talks.


• Verify required training, certifications, and operator qualifications.


• Maintain inspection reports, training records, incident documentation, and corrective action tracking.


• Maintain regular and reliable attendance.


• Perform other duties as assigned.

Authority

• Stop work when unsafe conditions or behaviors are observed.


• Require corrective actions before affected work resumes.


• Escalate unresolved or site wide hazards to the EHS Manager immediately.


• Serve as the primary safety resource for field construction teams.


• Conduct daily job-site inspections, audits, and hazard assessments.


• Identify, correct, and document hazards related to fall protection, elevated work, material handling, rigging, scissor lifts, aerial work platforms, forklifts, and telehandlers.


• Coordinate hazard mitigation with the EHS Manager and GC safety team when issues impact other trades or shared spaces.


• Enforce compliance with OSHA 29 CFR 1926, company safety policies, and GC Site Specific Safety Plans.


• Support implementation of subcontractor safety programs and GC safety requirements.


• Participate in incident, injury, and near miss investigations and ensure timely reporting.


• Assist with Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), Activity Hazard Analyses (AHAs), and pre-task planning processes.


• Investigate incidents, near misses, and property damage events.


• Support emergency response procedures as directed.


• Conduct or assist with safety orientations, task specific briefings, and toolbox talks.


• Verify required training, certifications, and operator qualifications.


• Maintain inspection reports, training records, incident documentation, and corrective action tracking.


• Maintain regular and reliable attendance.


• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Safety Requirements

• Comply with OSHA regulations and company safety policies and procedures.


• Report unsafe conditions promptly.


• Attend required safety training.


• Support safety goals and recommend improvements.


• Follow safe work practices, including ergonomics, PPE use, and lockout procedures.

Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required; technical or vocational training preferred.


• Two to five years of construction safety experience on construction sites.


• OSHA 30 Hour Construction certification required.


• OSHA 510 or 511, or equivalent training, preferred.


• Demonstrated competency in hazard recognition within the Company’s scope of work.


• Understanding of GC controlled jobsite safety coordination.


• Strong communication and collaboration skills.


• Ability to professionally enforce safety requirements in the field.


• Valid driver’s license with ability to pass initial and annual DMV review.


• Experience in Microsoft Office and construction-related tracking and reporting software.


• English-Spanish speaking preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods.


• Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 50 pounds.


• Ability to work at heights, in confined spaces, and on active construction sites.


• Exposure to noise, temperature fluctuations, moving equipment, and environmental irritants.


• Ability to kneel, crawl, twist, reach, and use hands and fingers without restriction.