Safety Coordinator

Kent Companies, Inc.; Traverse City (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

PTO

Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage

Supplemental insurance options

Retirement plans, with discretionary 


Holiday pay

Job summary

Kent Companies, Inc. is seeking a Safety Coordinator to promote a safety culture and coordinate safety programs across project sites and offices. The role involves leading safety events, updating SOPs, investigating incidents, and overseeing PPE and training compliance.

Travel to job sites is frequent; the position requires working in office and field environments with extended hours as construction schedules demand.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or associate’s degree in environmental safety & health, or 3-5 years of relevant construction industry safety experience; concrete industry experience preferred
• Contract EHS experience must be a minimum of 3+ consecutive years with the same employer
• OSHA 500, CSMC, or Construction Safety Site Technician Certification, or equivalent safety certification
• 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
• Ability to pass drug screening
• Must be able to work in the United States without corporate sponsorship now and in the future

Responsibilities

• Monitor and update current safety rules and Standard Operating Procedures.
• Lead and participate in safety events, stand‑downs, and training as required.
• Review all accident, injury, and near‑miss investigations; work with field personnel to address underlying hazards.
• Implement the Toolbox Talks program.
• Perform and document job site inspections/audits with written hazard summaries.
• Coordinate workers’ compensation/auto accident/property damage claims on assigned job sites; investigate injuries and ensure proper medical follow-up.
• Execute PPE program and ensure training on time.
• Enforce Site Specific Safety Plans and conduct site meetings on hazards and procedures.
• Serve as a resource for Kent’s field safety officers.

Skills

EHS experience

Incident investigation

Return-to-Work program

Safety training

Safety program management

Education

Bachelor’s or Associate degree in environmental safety & health (or 3-5 years of relevant construction safety experience)

Tools

OSHA 500

CSMC

Construction Safety Site Technician Certification

Job description

Career Opportunities with Kent Companies

Summary

To promote and facilitate safety and uniformity across the entire company structure. The safety coordinator helps to create a safety culture where an “Incident Free Environment” is the only acceptable outcome. Facilitate, promote, and supply necessary resources to the field, collaborating with Operations Managers and Superintendents to implement safety programs. Convey to all company personnel that every injury, property damage, or near miss results from an underlying unsafe hazard or action that was not addressed, corrected, or eliminated. Coordinate uniform and consistent safety compliance across divisions.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Monitor and update current safety rules and Standard Operating Procedures. Convey any changes to the field and the safety team.
• Lead and participate in safety events, stand‑downs, and training as required. Participate in safety team meetings and project safety committees.
• Review all accident, injury, and near‑miss investigations. Work with the field personnel involved to determine whether the underlying safety hazards or conditions resulting from the incident were addressed and corrected.
• Implement the Toolbox Talks program. Identify the need for custom Toolbox Talks that address recent incidents or hazards in the field.
• Perform and document job site inspections/audits. Complete safety inspection/observation, including a written summary of safety hazards or unsafe conditions and how they were abated. Distribute the finished report to the project team, field personnel, and safety manager.
• Support/coordinate worker’s compensation/auto accident/property damage claims on assigned job sites.
  • Investigate all injuries, property damage, and auto accidents.
  • Transport injured employees to and from doctor/clinic visits.
  • Ensure medical treatment is being followed.
  • Oversee the company’s mandatory post‑accident drug screening.
  • Implement the Return‑to‑Work Program
  • Submit reports to safety manager and workers compensation specialist.
• Execute Kent Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) program.
• Ensure that mandatory training has been completed on time and is documented. Inform the safety manager or senior safety training coordinator/manager to schedule retraining and license or permit renewals as needed.
• Enforce Site Specific Safety Plans.
  • Hold job site meetings to instruct the employees on the hazards and safety procedures unique to that job. (i.e., deck construction, shoring, and fall protection)
  • Review Site Specific Safety Plans with the project team.
• Serve as a resource person and coordinator for Kent’s field safety officers (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 that are required of the employee for this job. Duties and Responsibilities are not comprehensive and can be changed at any time, with or without notice.

Work Environment/Physical Demand

This position will work in office and job site environments. Frequent travel, including overnight stays, is required, and it requires extended periods of sitting and standing.

Position type and expected hours of work

This is a full‑time office/field position. Typical hours will range from 45‑50 hours per week and are subject to change. This role requires working nontypical days and irregular hours based on construction schedules. Due to the critical nature of the role, accepting phone calls even during nontypical workdays and hours is also necessary.

Travel

This position requires frequent travel. Travel includes office locations, job sites, off‑site meetings and is subject to change.

Required Experience, Education, and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or associate’s degree in environmental safety & health, or 3‑5 years of relevant construction industry safety experience; concrete industry experience preferred
• Contract EHS experience must be a minimum of 3+ consecutive years with the same employer.
• OSHA 500, CSMC, or Construction Safety Site Technician Certification, or equivalent safety certification
• 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.
• Ability to pass drug screening.
• Must be able to work in the United States without corporate sponsorship now and in the future.

Benefits

• 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)

Perks associated with this role

Our goal is to offer an unparalleled career progression that is not precisely pre‑determined; rather it builds on the teammate’s strengths, interests, and pursuits as the individual gains experience, grows, and develops in their career. You would be hard‑pressed to find another ENR Top 6 Commercial Concrete Company that parallels Kent Companies.

About Kent Companies

Kent Companies is a full‑service specialty trade contractor with operations across Michigan, Texas, Ohio, and the Carolinas. As a third‑generation, family‑owned business, we believe our people are our greatest assets. We employ over 2,000 trade professionals nationwide and deliver every project with our Four Hallmarks: Safety, Productivity, Quality, and Customer Service. Kent Companies is known as The Leaders in Concrete™ and continuously ranks in the Top 10 Concrete Contractors nationwide by ENR Magazine.

Kent Companies’ family of brands includes Kent Concrete, Kent Underlayments, Kent Facilities, Kent Foundation Solutions, and Foundation Rescue Supply.

About our Safety Team

Safety is the first and most important of our Four Hallmarks. We’re a family and watch out for each other on the job. We are proactive; we speak up to prevent mistakes and take responsibility for our actions. Our Safety program is based on personal accountability and continuous improvement. Our goal is for every member of the Kent family to return home safely each night.

EEO Statement

At Kent Companies, we value a diverse, inclusive workforce and we provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. Kent Companies’ does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices and personnel actions, including but not limited to hiring, recruiting, promotions, performance evaluations, termination, and compensation decisions.

The Company will strive to ensure that all employees and prospective employees will be treated equally in regard to recruitment, employment, promotions, demotions, discipline, termination, access to benefits and training, leaves of absence, and layoffs. The Company will further ensure that its management staff is aware of the Company’s commitment to this policy and each member understands their individual role in the process of administering this plan.

Kent Companies will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.