Safety Coordinator

KODIAK Construction Recruiting & Staffing; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Per Diem

Job summary

KODIAK Construction Recruiting & Staffing is seeking a Safety Coordinator for a data center project in Fort Wayne, IN. This role focuses on OSHA compliance, safety leadership, and proactive risk management in a fast-paced construction environment.

You will conduct daily safety inspections, lead orientation and training, perform JHAs, investigate incidents, and maintain regulatory records. Collaboration with project leadership and subcontractors is essential for success.

Qualifications

• Three or more years of construction safety experience.
• Experience supporting commercial, industrial, or mission-critical construction projects.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA construction standards.
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities.
• Ability to build positive working relationships with field personnel and subcontractors.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily jobsite safety inspections and audits.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations, client standards, and safety policies.
• Lead safety orientations, toolbox talks, and ongoing training.
• Perform JHAs and assist with pre-task planning.
• Investigate incidents, near misses, and observations; recommend corrective actions.
• Monitor PPE, fall protection, lockout/tagout, and electrical safety practices.
• Maintain safety documentation, reports, inspections, and regulatory records.
• Partner with project management to identify risks before incidents.
• Promote employee engagement and continuous safety improvement.

Skills

OSHA compliance

Safety leadership

Inspection & audits

Incident investigation

Training delivery

Job description

Job Description

Safety Coordinator | Data Center | Fort Wayne, IN

The Opportunity

We're hiring an experienced Safety Coordinator to support a major data center construction project in Fort Wayne, Indiana. This opportunity is ideal for a construction safety professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment where safety, quality, and teamwork drive project success. You'll partner with project leadership and field teams to ensure OSHA compliance, enforce client safety requirements, conduct inspections, and promote a proactive safety culture on one of the region's most significant mission-critical construction projects.

Compensation

• $40.00-$45.00 per hour
• $120/day Per Diem

What You'll Do

• Conduct daily jobsite safety inspections and audits.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations, client standards, and company safety policies.
• Lead safety orientations, toolbox talks, and ongoing training.
• Perform Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs) and assist with pre-task planning.
• Investigate incidents, near misses, and safety observations while recommending corrective actions.
• Monitor PPE compliance, fall protection, lockout/tagout, and electrical safety practices.
• Maintain accurate safety documentation, reports, inspections, and regulatory records.
• Partner with project management to identify risks before they become incidents.
• Promote employee engagement and continuous improvement through positive safety leadership.

What You Bring

• Three or more years of construction safety experience.
• Experience supporting commercial, industrial, or mission-critical construction projects.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA construction standards.
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities.
• Ability to build positive working relationships with field personnel and subcontractors.

Required Certifications

• OSHA 510
• STS-C
• CPR Certification
• NFPA 70E Certification

Why It's Worth It

• Competitive hourly pay of $40-$45/hour.
• $120 daily per diem.
• Opportunity to work on a high-profile data center construction project.
• Stable, long-term project assignment.
• Collaborative team environment focused on safety and quality.
• Career growth opportunities with a respected industrial contractor.
• Meaningful work supporting critical infrastructure projects.

Location & Schedule

This position is based onsite in Fort Wayne, Indiana, supporting a major data center construction project. Full-time schedule with overtime opportunities available based on project demands. Candidates should be comfortable working in active commercial construction environments and adhering to strict safety standards.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship. Employment eligibility will be verified at the time of hire.