Safety Coordinator

Aerotek; United States; On-site; USD 48,216 - 61,992; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Job summary

Aerotek is looking for a Safety Coordinator based in Aurora, CO to enhance site safety on a construction project. The role involves engaging with trades on safety expectations, identifying unsafe acts, and conducting daily safety checks.

This position requires OSHA 30 certification and a minimum of 2 years of construction safety experience. The pay range is $35.00 - $45.00/hr, with medical benefits and a fully onsite working environment.

Qualifications

• OSHA 30 certification is required for the role.
• Minimum 2 years of construction safety experience is necessary.
• Strong field-based safety experience on large construction sites.

Responsibilities

• Promote a culture of safety through on-site presence.
• Engage with multiple trades to reinforce safety expectations.
• Identify and correct unsafe acts immediately.

Skills

OSHA 30 certification

Construction safety experience

Field-based safety experience

Strong communication skills

Job description

Job Title: Safety Coordinator

Job Description

The Safety Coordinator will serve as a high-visibility, field‑based safety presence, spending approximately 90% of their time in the field interacting directly with trades. This role is hands‑on and focused on preventing incidents through presence, intervention, and communication. The Safety Coordinator is expected to actively identify unsafe behaviors, stop work when necessary, and coach crews in real time to ensure compliance with site safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Promote a culture of safety with a strong on‑site presence.
• Engage directly with multiple trades to reinforce safety expectations.
• Identify, intervene, and correct unsafe acts or conditions immediately.
• Conduct daily safety walks and field observations.
• Support the Safety Coordinator with incident prevention and documentation.
• Assist with toolbox talks, safety briefings, and field coaching.
• Ensure OSHA standards and site‑specific safety rules are followed.
• Support both regular and augmented shifts as project demands increase.
• Be approachable, visible, and firm when enforcing safety standards.

Essential Skills

• OSHA 30 certification (required).
• Minimum 2 years of construction safety experience.
• Strong field‑based safety experience on large, active construction sites.
• Comfortable working around large manpower counts and multiple trades.
• Ability to confidently stop work and interrupt unsafe behavior.
• Strong communication skills and professional demeanor.
• Willingness to work overtime and flexible shifts (day/night coverage).
• Familiarity with high‑density job sites (500+ workers).

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in commercial construction.

Why Work Here?

Join a dynamic team dedicated to promoting safety in a fast‑paced construction environment. Benefit from opportunities to engage directly with a variety of tradespeople and play a crucial role ensuring safety standards are met. Experience the satisfaction of contributing to the success and safety of large‑scale projects.

Work Environment

The work takes place at a construction project site located in Aurora, CO, lasting approximately 120 days. Overtime is required and expected, with shifts scheduled as follows: Day Shift from 6:00 AM to 3:00 PM and Night Shift from 3:00 PM to 2:00 AM. Augmented shifts may be needed to support peak site activity.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Aurora, CO.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $45.00/hr.

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre‑tax and Roth post‑tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long‑term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Aurora, CO.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 2, 2026.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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