Safety Coordinator

Darwin Recruitment; Holly Springs (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company matching

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Life insurance

Short- and long-term disability

Job summary

Darwin Recruitment in Holly Springs, NC is seeking an experienced Safety Coordinator for a large-scale pharmaceutical/life sciences construction project. This on-site role supports implementing site safety programs and regulatory compliance across contractors and project teams.

You will drive safety culture, perform audits, and maintain records while coordinating with client safety teams and leadership on a high-visibility project.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of safety coordination/management experience in construction, industrial, pharma, or life sciences environments.
• Strong working knowledge of OSHA regulations and safety standards.
• OSHA 30 required; OSHA 500/501 highly desirable.
• Experience supporting large-scale capital construction or facility projects.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the on-site safety representative, collaborating with project leadership and client representatives.
• Develop, implement, and maintain site-specific safety plans and safety programs.
• Conduct regular site inspections, audits, and safety walkthroughs.
• Identify hazards and ensure corrective actions are implemented.
• Monitor subcontractor safety compliance, permits, and site procedures.
• Support toolbox talks, safety orientations, and onboarding.
• Investigate incidents and root causes, with corrective actions.
• Maintain safety documentation, training records, incidents, and OSHA logs.
• Coordinate safety requirements for pharma/life sciences environments.

Skills

OSHA regulations

Safety coordination

Client-facing communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Construction Management, Engineering, or related discipline

Job description

Safety Coordinator

Location: Holly Springs, NC (On-Site)
Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Salary: Up to $100,000/year, commensurate with experience
Industry: Pharmaceutical / Life Sciences Construction & Facilities

About the Role

A leading professional services and construction management organisation is seeking an experienced Safety Coordinator to support a large-scale pharmaceutical/life sciences construction project in Holly Springs, NC.

This is a high-visibility, client-facing, on-site opportunity for a safety professional with a strong construction or industrial background who is looking to work within a major pharmaceutical environment.

You will be responsible for supporting the implementation of site safety programs, maintaining regulatory compliance, and helping drive a strong safety culture across contractors, subcontractors, and project teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the on-site safety representative, working closely with project leadership and client representatives.




• Develop, implement, and maintain site-specific safety plans, JHAs/JSAs, and safety programs.




• Conduct regular site inspections, audits, and safety walkthroughs.




• Identify hazards and ensure corrective actions are implemented effectively.




• Monitor subcontractor compliance with safety requirements, permits, and site procedures.




• Support toolbox talks, safety orientations, and new-hire onboarding.




• Investigate incidents, near misses, and safety violations, including root cause analysis and corrective actions.




• Maintain safety documentation, training records, incident logs, and OSHA recordkeeping.




• Support emergency response planning and participate in emergency drills.




• Coordinate safety requirements associated with pharmaceutical/life sciences construction environments.




• Liaise with contractors, subcontractors, client safety teams, and project leadership.




• Track and report site safety metrics and KPIs.

Requirements

• 3+ years of safety coordination/management experience, ideally within construction, industrial, pharmaceutical, or life sciences environments.




• Strong working knowledge of OSHA regulations.




• OSHA 30 required; OSHA 500/501 highly desirable.




• Experience supporting large-scale capital construction or facility projects.




• Pharmaceutical, biotech, GMP, or other highly regulated project experience is strongly preferred.




• Relevant safety certifications such as CHST, STS, ASP, or CSP are advantageous.




• Strong communication, documentation, and interpersonal skills.




• Comfortable working directly with clients, contractors, and project leadership.




• Ability to work on an active construction site and comply with PPE requirements.




• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Construction Management, Engineering, or a related discipline preferred; equivalent experience will be considered.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Permanent, direct-hire position




• Salary of up to $100,000




• Opportunity to work on a major pharmaceutical/life sciences project




• High-visibility, client-facing role




• Strong benefits package




• Excellent opportunity to develop experience within a highly regulated industry




• Long-term career development and professional training opportunities

Benefits

• 401(k) with company matching




• Medical, dental, and vision insurance




• Paid time off and holidays




• Life insurance




• Short- and long-term disability coverage




• Health/Flexible Spending Accounts




• Monthly cell phone allowance




• Tuition reimbursement




• Professional licensing and association fee reimbursement




• Additional voluntary insurance and employee benefit programs