Safety Coordinator

C.W. Matthews Contracting Co., Inc; Northern, Matthews (KY, NC); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

C.W. Matthews Contracting Co., Inc is seeking a Safety Coordinator to join the Coastal Division.

This hands-on role focuses on field safety, building relationships with operations teams, identifying hazards, and helping supervisors implement practical safety solutions. The ideal candidate has construction safety experience and can work directly with field personnel across active job sites, promoting a strong safety culture while supporting safety initiatives, audits, and compliance across the

Qualifications

• Construction safety experience or education aligned with candidate background.
• Experience in active construction environments and strong communication.
• Willingness to travel between jobsites and work in the field.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular jobsite safety inspections and observations.
• Collaborate with superintendents and project teams to identify and correct hazards.
• Ensure OSHA compliance and adherence to company policies.
• Assist with safety orientations, toolbox talks, and training.
• Investigate incidents and near misses and help with corrective actions.
• Maintain safety documentation, reports, inspections, and records.
• Develop and implement effective safety plans with project leadership.
• Monitor jobsite conditions and advise on safe work practices.
• Promote a strong safety culture where workers speak up about concerns.
• Travel between active project sites as needed.
• Support safety audits and compliance initiatives across Coastal Division.

Skills

Field safety

Communication

Hazard identification

Investigation

Safety training

OSHA knowledge

Education

4-year degree in Safety

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