Safety Coordinator

DPR Construction; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Evergreen Innovation Group, part of the DPR Family of Companies, seeks an experienced Safety Coordinator to lead a proactive safety culture on multifaceted construction projects.

You will conduct subcontractor onboarding, review site safety plans and JHAs, coach teams, and perform daily safety inspections using Predictive Solutions. Strong communication skills and bilingual abilities are highly valued.

Qualifications

• Competent person trained with fall protection, scaffolding, excavation, and trenching.
• OSHA 30 and/or 510 certification within the last 3 years.
• CPR/First Aid/AED current.

Responsibilities

• Lead and live DPR’s injury‑free environment (IFE) culture.
• Conduct subcontractor onboarding, review safety plans and JHA, and training needs.
• Coach project teams on safety leadership and management practices.
• Review pre‑task plans and provide improvement feedback.
• Perform daily safety inspections/audits via Predictive Solutions.
• Assist with safety orientations for all on‑site employees.
• Conduct weekly mass safety meetings.
• Investigate incidents as needed.
• Interface with client safety representatives.
• Maintain safety documentation.

Skills

Active listening

Communication

Issue resolution

Team player

Spanish

Education

OSHA 30 and/or 510 certification

Tools

Predictive Solutions

Job description

Job Description Evergreen Innovation Group, part of the DPR Family of Companies, is seeking an experienced Safety Coordinator.

Responsibilities

• Lead and live DPR’s injury‑free environment (IFE) culture.
• Conduct subcontractor project onboarding (pre‑construction meetings, review site‑specific safety plan and job hazard analysis (JHA), review training requirements, orientation).
• Coach project team members on safety leadership and management practices.
• Collect and review pre‑task plans, provide feedback for improvement.
• Conduct daily documented safety inspections/audits via Predictive Solutions software.
• Assist/conduct safety orientations for all on‑site employees.
• Conduct weekly mass safety meetings.
• Conduct incident investigations as needed.
• Interact with client safety representative.
• Maintain safety documentation.
• Identify safety training needs and provide safety training as appropriate.

Required Skills and Abilities

• Excellent listening skills and strong communication skills.
• Ability to identify and resolve complex issues.
• Effective participation in a team environment.
• A strong work ethic and a “can‑do,” “let’s find a solution” attitude.
• English and Spanish speaking skills are very strongly desired.

Education and Experience

• Competent person trained, including training in fall protection, scaffolding, excavation, and trenching.
• OSHA 30 and/or 510 certification within the last 3 years.
• CPR/First Aid/AED current.

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