Safety Coordinator

Kent Companies; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

PTO

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Retirement plans with employer match

Holiday pay

Scholarship opportunities for depend(s

Job summary

Kent Companies is seeking a Safety Coordinator for an on-site role to promote a proactive safety culture across project sites. You will support Operations Managers and Superintendents to implement safety programs ensuring injuries, property damage, or near misses are addressed promptly and effectively.

You will lead investigations, conduct toolbox talks, perform site inspections, enforce PPE usage, and manage required safety training and план renewals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Associate’s degree in Environmental Safety & Health or equivalent.
• 3–5 years of relevant construction safety experience (concrete industry preferred).
• OSHA 510, OSHA 30, CSMC or Construction Safety Site Technician Certification (or equivalent).
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation to job locations.
• Must be able to work in the United States without corporate sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and update safety rules and SOPs and communicate changes to field teams.
• Lead and participate in safety events, stand-downs, and trainings.
• Investigate accidents, injuries, and near-misses with field personnel to address hazards.
• Implement Toolbox Talks and develop talks based on incidents.
• Perform site inspections/audits and report to project teams and safety management.
• Assist in Return-to-Work program with medical follow-ups and drug screening compliance.
• Execute PPE program and ensure compliance with safety requirements.
• Schedule retraining and renewals; develop and enforce Site-Specific Safety Plans.
• Serve as safety resource to superintendents, foremen, and crew leaders.

Skills

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Education

Bachelor's or Associate’s degree in Environmental Safety & Health, or equivalent

Job description

This is a project-specific on-site role.

Summary

The Safety Coordinator is responsible for promoting and facilitating safety and uniformity across the company. This role helps create a safety culture where an "Incident-Free Environment" is the only acceptable outcome. The Safety Coordinator collaborates with Operations Managers and Superintendents to implement safety programs, ensuring that all injuries, property damage, or near misses are addressed, corrected, or eliminated.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Monitor and update current safety rules and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and communicate changes to the field and safety team.
• Lead and participate in safety events, stand-downs, and training sessions.
• Conduct accident, injury, and near-miss investigations, working with field personnel to address underlying safety hazards.
• Implement the Toolbox Talks program and develop custom talks based on field incidents.
• Perform and document job site inspections/audits, providing reports to the project team, field personnel, and the safety manager.
• Assist in the Return-to-Work Program, ensuring medical follow-ups and post-accident drug screening compliance.
• Execute Kent Companies' Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) program.
• Ensure timely completion and documentation of mandatory safety training, scheduling retraining and license renewals as necessary.
• Develop, review, and enforce Site-Specific Safety Plans in coordination with project teams.
• Serve as a resource for Kent Companies’ field team, including superintendents, foremen, and crew leaders.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties and Responsibilities are not comprehensive and can be changed at any time, with or without notice.

Preferred Qualifications

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

• Bachelor's or Associate’s degree in Environmental Safety & Health, or 3-5 years of relevant construction industry safety experience (concrete industry preferred).
• Certifications: OSHA 510, OSHA 30, CSMC, or Construction Safety Site Technician Certification (or equivalent).
• Valid driver’s license
• Must have reliable transportation to the workplace(s)/ job location(s).
• Ability to successfully pass a background check related to driving (for any driver)
• Ability to pass drug screening.
• Must be able to work in the United States without corporate sponsorship now and in the future.

Kent Companies provides its employees with one of the most competitive compensation and benefits packages in the construction industry. Benefits vary by location, with a fully customized benefits package presented upon hire. Typical benefits packages include:

• Weekly pay
• PTO (Paid Time Off)
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Supplemental insurance options
• Retirement plans with discretionary employer-matching
• Holiday pay (New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day)
• Scholarship opportunities for dependents
• Leadership development opportunities