Safety Coordinator

Atlantic Constructors Inc.

Richmond (VA)

On-site

USD 65,000 - 95,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Free medical/dental/short-term and lif

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) with company match

Health Savings Plan with company match

Wellness Programs

Job summary

Atlantic Constructors is seeking a Construction Safety Coordinator with hands-on commercial construction safety experience to support safe project execution across active sites. You will identify jobsite hazards, conduct inspections, and support incident investigations while ensuring OSHA compliance.

The ideal candidate has at least three years of safety experience on commercial projects, an OSHA 30-hour card, and formal training in OSHA 29 CFR 1926 standards.

Qualifications

Minimum of three years of professional construction safety experience.
OSHA 30-Hour Construction course completion.
Formal training in OSHA 29 CFR 1926 Construction Safety Standards.
Experience performing safety inspections, hazard assessments, incident investigations, and corrective action follow‑ups.
Working knowledge of construction site hazards and OSHA regulations.
Strong written and verbal communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work independently and manage multiple project priorities.
Willingness to travel to project sites.

Responsibilities

Conduct routine jobsite safety inspections, field observations, and hazard assessments.
Identify unsafe conditions, communicate corrective actions, and track deficiencies.
Participate in daily crew safety meetings, toolbox talks, and start-of-shift briefings.
Review and assist with Job Safety Analyses (JSAs), Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), and task-specific safety plans.
Conduct or participate in incident investigations and Root Cause Analyses; document findings and recommend preventive measures.
Monitor contractor and subcontractor compliance with OSHA 29 CFR 1926, company safety policies, and project-specific safety requirements.
Maintain incident reports, injury and illness records, inspection logs, corrective action logs, and required safety documentation.
Analyze incident trends and field observations to identify opportunities for continuous safety improvement.
Participate in project kickoff meetings and coordinate safety expectations with project management, field supervision, and subcontractors.
Work with project teams and site safety, environmental, and industrial hygiene personnel to address hazards and maintain compliance.
Serve as a Loss Prevention Systems (LPS) coach and facilitator, supporting hazard recognition and proactive safety practices.
Escalate significant hazards, recurring safety deficiencies, and unresolved corrective actions to the appropriate leadership.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Safety inspections

Hazard assessment

Incident investigations

Communication

Documentation

Problem solving

Independent work

Travel availability

Education

HS diploma or GED

OSHA 30 certificate

OSHA 29 CFR 1926 training

Job description

Benefits:

$0.00 COST FOR MEDICAL, DENTAL, SHORT TERM DISABILITY & LIFE INSURANCE (EMPLOYEE ONLY) COVERAGE!
Dental Insurance Plan
Vision Insurance Plan
401(K) Retirement Plan with Generous Company Matching
Health Savings Plan with Generous Company Matching
Wellness Programs

Atlantic Constructors offers competitive benefits, for more information check out our comprehensive list on our website. ACIBuilds.com

Summary/Objective:

Atlantic Constructors is seeking a Construction Safety Coordinator with hands‑on commercial construction safety experience to support safe project execution across active construction sites. This role is responsible for identifying jobsite hazards, conducting safety inspections and observations, supporting incident investigations, and ensuring contractors and subcontractors comply with applicable OSHA construction safety standards and project-specific safety requirements.

The ideal candidate has a minimum of three years of professional safety experience in commercial construction, a current OSHA 30-Hour Construction course completion card, and formal training in OSHA 29 CFR 1926 Construction Safety Standards. Candidates must be comfortable working directly with construction crews, project managers, superintendents, and subcontractors in an active jobsite environment.

Essential Functions:

Conduct routine jobsite safety inspections, field observations, and hazard assessments on active commercial construction projects.
Identify unsafe conditions and work practices, communicate corrective actions, and track deficiencies through completion.
Participate in daily crew safety meetings, toolbox talks, and start-of-shift briefings.
Review and assist with Job Safety Analyses (JSAs), Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), and task-specific safety plans.
Conduct or participate in incident investigations and Root Cause Analyses; document findings and recommend preventive measures.
Monitor contractor and subcontractor compliance with OSHA 29 CFR 1926, company safety policies, and project-specific safety requirements.
Maintain incident reports, injury and illness records, inspection logs, corrective action logs, and required safety documentation.
Analyze incident trends and field observations to identify opportunities for continuous safety improvement.
Participate in project kickoff meetings and coordinate safety expectations with project management, field supervision, and subcontractors.
Work with project teams and site safety, environmental, and industrial hygiene personnel to address hazards and maintain compliance.
Serve as a Loss Prevention Systems (LPS) coach and facilitator, supporting hazard recognition and proactive safety practices.
Escalate significant hazards, recurring safety deficiencies, and unresolved corrective actions to the appropriate leadership.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibility: No

Required:

Minimum of three years of professional construction safety experience, specifically on commercial construction projects.
OSHA 30-Hour Construction course completion card.
Formal training in OSHA 29 CFR 1926 Construction Safety Standards.
Demonstrated experience performing jobsite safety inspections, hazard assessments, incident investigations, and corrective action follow‑up.
Working knowledge of construction site hazards, OSHA construction regulations, and contractor/subcontractor safety compliance.
Strong written and verbal communication, documentation, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.
Ability to work independently, communicate effectively with field personnel, and manage multiple project priorities.
Ability to work assigned schedules and travel to project sites as required.

The work environment and physical demands required would be representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job, and may include, but are not limited to the following:

Work Environment:

May work in varying temperatures; both inside and outside, including inclement weather, heat, humidity, cold and dampness
May be required to use hearing protection in and around areas with moderate/high exposure to high noise levels
May be required to use respiratory protection when working in areas with fumes, or airborne particles including dust
May be required to work in confined spaces or at heights

Physical Demands:

This role routinely uses construction equipment such as heavy machinery, hand and power tools
While performing duties of the job the employee may work aloft, climb, bend, pull, reach overhead, stand/walk for long periods of time and lift up to 50 lbs.
Frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; and reach with hands and arms
Must be able to correctly identify all colors of a color‑coded cable/wires and see close vision, distance vision, depth perception, peripheral vision and ability to adjust focus

Travel: