Safety Coordinator

BW Design Group; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

BW Design Group is seeking a Project Safety Coordinator to join our safety team on active construction projects in St. Louis, MO. You will support safety plans, conduct orientations, and help advance a strong safety culture on site.

You’ll gain hands-on experience across inspections, incident follow-up, JSAs, and training coordination while collaborating with project teams, subcontractors, and clients.

Qualifications

• Must have or be actively pursuing safety, EHS, or construction-related degree.
• Experience in construction, manufacturing, or industrial settings is preferred.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Support implementation of project safety plans, programs, and procedures.
• Conduct new employee, contractor, and visitor safety orientations.
• Participate in site inspections, audits, and safety observations.
• Help identify workplace hazards and track corrective actions.
• Coordinate toolbox talks, safety meetings, and training activities.
• Maintain safety records, training documentation, and compliance reports.
• Assist with incident investigations and follow-up reporting.
• Support JSAs, pre-task planning, and hazard assessments.
• Monitor subcontractor compliance with project safety requirements.
• Assist in preparing safety communications, presentations, and project reports.
• Track safety metrics and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Serve as a safety resource for project teams and foster safety culture.

Skills

Strong communication

Organization

Problem-solving

Relationship building

Willingness to travel

Active construction environments

OSHA 30-Hour Construction (or willing)

CPR/First Aid (or willing)

Education

Bachelor's/Associate in Occupational Safety, EHS, Construction Mgmt, Engineering or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)

Job description

Who You'll Work With

When you join Design Group as a Project Safety Coordinator, you'll work alongside experienced safety professionals, project managers, superintendents, and construction teams to help ensure projects are executed safely and efficiently. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to launch a career in construction safety, environmental health & safety (EHS), or risk management.

You’ll gain hands‑on experience supporting active construction projects while learning from industry experts and developing the skills needed to grow within Design Group's safety organization.

What You'll Do

• Support implementation of project safety plans, programs, and procedures.
• Conduct new employee, contractor, and visitor safety orientations.
• Participate in site inspections, audits, and safety observations.
• Help identify workplace hazards and track corrective actions.
• Coordinate toolbox talks, safety meetings, and training activities.
• Maintain safety records, training documentation, and compliance reports.
• Assist with incident investigations and follow‑up reporting.
• Support Job Safety Analyses (JSAs), pre-task planning, and hazard assessments.
• Monitor subcontractor compliance with project safety requirements.
• Assist in preparing safety communications, presentations, and project reports.
• Track safety metrics and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Serve as a safety resource for project teams and help foster a strong safety culture.

What You'll Bring

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health & Safety, Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field; or equivalent construction experience.
• 0-3 years of experience in construction, manufacturing, industrial operations, safety, or a related environment.
• Interest in developing a career in construction safety and risk management.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to build positive working relationships with project teams, subcontractors, and clients.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Willingness to travel to project sites as needed.
• Ability to work in active construction and industrial environments.
• OSHA 30‑Hour Construction certification or willingness to obtain after hire.
• CPR/First Aid certification or willingness to obtain after hire.

Preferred Qualifications

• Internship, co‑op, or field experience in construction, manufacturing, industrial operations, or safety.
• OSHA 10‑Hour or OSHA 30‑Hour certification.
• Knowledge of construction safety practices and hazard recognition.
• BCSP certifications such as STSC, CHST, ASP, or GSP.

Our culture and commitment to our people is what sets us apart. We foster an environment of mutual respect, integrity, and unconditional interest in the individual and collective success of our professionals. Our model and entrepreneurial mindset offer a rewarding, challenging, and highly flexible path.

As a Safety Coordinator, you will build a meaningful and fulfilling career with the support of professional development resources and mentorships including our First Year Experience program, Individual Development Plans, and Career Path resources and tools. You will be surrounded by exceptional talent who will support your development as both a world‑class engineer and a highly effective leader.