Safety Coordinator

C.W. Matthews Contracting Co., Inc.; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Annual bonus

Health, dental, vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k)

Disability benefits

Maternity leave

Parental leave

Child care assistance

Job summary

C.W. Matthews is seeking a Safety Coordinator to join our Coastal Division and champion a proactive safety culture on active sites across Florida. This hands-on role blends field work with team leadership, focusing on inspections, hazard mitigation, and training to keep people safe and projects compliant.

You will partner with operations, supervise safety plans, and maintain documentation while traveling between sites as needed. Prior construction safety exp and OSHA knowledge are preferred.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of construction safety experience or a 4-year degree with at least 1 year of practical safety experience.
• OSHA knowledge and understanding of construction safety practices.
• Ability to work effectively in active construction environments.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular jobsite safety inspections and observations.
• Identify and correct potential hazards with project teams.
• Assist with safety orientations, toolbox talks, and employee training.
• Investigate incidents and near misses and support corrective actions.
• Maintain safety documentation, reports, inspections, and records.
• Develop and implement effective safety plans with project leadership.
• Travel between active project sites as needed.

Skills

Construction safety

Communication

Attention to detail

Field work

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Education

4-year degree in Safety or related field

Job description

C.W. Matthews is looking for a Safety Coordinator to join our Coastal Division and help lead our commitment to keeping our people safe, our projects compliant, and our crews equipped to perform at their best. This is a hands‑on safety role for someone who enjoys being in the field, building relationships with operations teams, identifying potential hazards, and helping supervisors and employees find practical solutions. The ideal candidate will bring construction safety experience and the confidence to work directly with field personnel across active jobsites.

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What You’ll Do

• Conduct regular jobsite safety inspections and observations.
• Work closely with superintendents, foremen, and project teams to identify and correct potential hazards.
• Help ensure compliance with OSHA regulations, company policies, and applicable safety requirements.
• Assist with safety orientations, toolbox talks, and employee training.
• Investigate incidents, near misses, and unsafe conditions and assist with corrective actions.
• Maintain accurate safety documentation, reports, inspections, and records.
• Partner with project leadership to develop and implement effective safety plans.
• Monitor jobsite conditions and provide guidance on safe work practices.
• Help promote a strong safety culture where employees feel comfortable speaking up about safety concerns.
• Support ongoing safety initiatives, audits, and compliance efforts across the Coastal Division.
• Travel between active project sites as needed.

What We’re Looking For

We’re interested in candidates who have a strong foundation in construction safety and are ready to take the next step in their career.

Ideal qualifications include either:

• 2-5 years of construction safety experience, OR
• A 4-year degree in Safety, Occupational Health, Environmental Health & Safety, or a related field, along with at least 1 year of practical, real-world safety experience.

Additional experience in heavy civil construction, bridge construction, roadway, asphalt, utilities, sitework, or heavy highway construction is preferred, but it is not required. Candidates with safety experience in vertical construction, commercial construction, industrial construction, or other construction environments are encouraged to apply.

We’re looking for someone who:

• Is comfortable spending significant time in the field.
• Can communicate effectively with both craft employees and management.
• Has strong attention to detail and follow-through.
• Can identify hazards and provide practical recommendations.
• Is willing to speak up when something isn’t safe.
• Can build credibility and positive working relationships with field teams.
• Is organized and comfortable managing multiple projects and priorities.
• Has a proactive, team-oriented approach to safety.

Why C.W. Matthews?:

At C.W. Matthews, safety isn’t just about checking boxes—it’s about making sure everyone goes home safely at the end of the day.

You’ll have the opportunity to work alongside experienced construction professionals, gain exposure to a variety of projects and operations, and play a meaningful role in strengthening the safety culture of a well‑established heavy civil contractor.

If you’re a construction safety professional who wants to be more than a clipboard-and-compliance person, we’d like to hear from you.

Qualifications:

• Construction safety experience or relevant 4-year degree as outlined above.
• OSHA knowledge and understanding of construction safety practices.
• Ability to work effectively in active construction environments.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to travel between jobsites.
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.

Preferred:

• Heavy civil, roadway, asphalt, utility, sitework, or heavy highway experience.
• OSHA 30 or other relevant safety certifications.
• Experience conducting jobsite inspections, training, and incident investigations.
• Familiarity with DOT-related construction safety requirements
• Bilingual is a plus!

What CWM Offers You

• A culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion
• Highly competitive Salary
• Health Insurance, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(K) and disability benefits programs
• Child Care Assistance
• Maternity & Parental Leave Benefits
• Annual Bonus
• Company Vehicle

The job duties described herein are not exhaustive and may be supplemented. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/V/H. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

No Agency Solicitation:

C.W. Matthews does not accept unsolicited resumes from staffing agencies, search firms, or third-party recruiters. Resumes submitted to ANY employee of CWM without a signed service agreement will become the property of C.W. Matthews, and no placement fees will be paid.