Safety Coordinator

BDI Marine Contractors; Gomez (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Growth opportunity to Safety Manager

Company vehicle or allowance

Per diem and housing for out-of-town projects

Job summary

BDI Marine Contractors, located in Florida, is seeking a Safety Coordinator to enhance their safety program across marine construction projects. The Safety Coordinator will engage in job site inspections, enforce safety regulations, and support training initiatives. Applicants should have 1–3 years of construction safety experience and a basic understanding of OSHA standards. This position offers competitive pay, growth opportunities, and benefits such as company vehicles and per diem for out-of-town work.

Qualifications

• 1–3+ years of construction safety experience.
• Basic understanding of OSHA regulations.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular jobsite safety inspections and audits.
• Ensure crews are following OSHA and company safety standards.
• Track and collect toolbox talks from foremen and superintendents.

Skills

Construction safety experience

OSHA regulations knowledge

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Teamwork and leadership

Bilingual (Spanish)

Job description

Overview

BDI Marine Contractors is a growing, family-owned construction company specializing in marine construction, including docks, seawalls, and waterfront structures. As we continue to expand, we’re building out a stronger, more structured safety program and are looking for a Safety Coordinator to help implement and enforce it across all projects.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular jobsite safety inspections and audits
• Ensure crews are following OSHA and company safety standards
• Track and collect toolbox talks from foremen and superintendents
• Maintain safety documentation, logs, and reports (OSHA logs, incident reports, etc.)
• Assist with accident investigations and follow-up actions
• Coordinate and track employee safety training and certifications
• Help implement and maintain the company safety manual and policies
• Work directly with field leadership to correct unsafe conditions and behaviors
• Support new hire safety onboarding and orientation
• Monitor PPE compliance and jobsite safety requirements

Requirements

• 1–3+ years of construction safety experience (or construction field experience with strong safety knowledge)
• Basic understanding of OSHA regulations
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Ability to be firm and enforce standards while maintaining good working relationships
• Willingness to travel to jobsites as needed
• Valid driver’s license

Preferred Qualifications

• OSHA 30 certification
• Experience in marine construction or heavy civil construction
• Experience with safety audits, reporting, and training coordination
• Bilingual (Spanish) is a plus

Benefits

• Competitive pay (based on experience)
• Growth opportunity into a Safety Manager role
• Company vehicle or vehicle allowance (if applicable)
• Per diem and housing for out-of-town projects
• Hands-on role with real impact on company operations