Safety Coordinator

A/Z Corporation; East Greenwich (RI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction safety firm located in East Greenwich, Rhode Island, is seeking a Safety Coordinator to oversee project safety. Responsibilities include developing job hazard analyses, conducting inspections, and providing training to site personnel for compliance with various safety regulations. The ideal candidate has a thorough knowledge of OSHA and strong communication skills. This role requires physical ability to work in various construction environments, with potential overnight travel for specific projects.

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of OSHA, federal, state, and local regulations.
• Excellent writing and organizational skills.
• Ability to climb ladders and work in construction environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop project specific Job Hazard Analysis (JHA).
• Conduct regular job site inspections and safety observations.
• Provide safety training to site personnel.
• Review subcontractor's Health and Safety Plans.

Skills

Knowledge of OSHA regulations

Excellent communication skills

Strong organizational skills

Ability to conduct safety training

Field inspections experience

Job description

Mar 01, 2026

Position Summary

The Safety Coordinator will report directly to the Safety Manager as well as the senior management team along with the Project Manager of a given project. The position encompasses a variety of responsibilities relating to project management, strategic planning, and client customer service.

Position Responsibilities

Safety Coordinator

• Develop A/Z's project specific Job Hazard Analysis (JHA).
• Conduct regular (daily) job site and work area inspections and safety observations on a specific project, throughout the Eastern Region or specific projects outside the region with select overnight travel.
• Provide project specific training as a result of audits.
• Develop A/Z's and review Subcontractors project specific plans for high risk activities like Confined Space Entry, List Plans and any other project tasks that warrant individual plans to ensure safe execution.
• Provide daily report detailing health and safety issues of the day utilizing Predictive Solutions software; attend meetings with the Project Manager if necessary.
• Provide safety training to site personnel for compliance with A/Z and contract requirements if necessary.
• Review Subcontractor's Health and Safety Plans and activity specific Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) to ensure conformance with A/Z Policies and contract documents.
• Identifying known/potential health and safety issues related to construction related field activities and recommending corrective actions.
• Communicate well with clients, A/Z personnel and Subcontractors.
• Develop good working relationships with client EH&S representatives insuring continued open communication with individual clients.
• Excellent writing and organizational skills.
• Performance of the required duties will require physical ability to climb permanent and temporary stairs, ability to climb ladders and negotiate work areas under construction.
• While performing the duties of this job, regularly working at various construction locations where there may be exposure to confined spaces, moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions.
• Thorough knowledge of OSHA, federal, state, and local regulations.