Safety Coordinator

FootBridge; United States; On-site; USD 34,440 - 44,083; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$68/day per diem for meals and incidentals

Shared corporate housing provided

High potential for contract extension

Job summary

A leading construction safety firm is seeking a Safety Coordinator to support fiber installation teams for a large-scale data center project in Northern Virginia. Responsibilities include ensuring safety standards, providing oversight for operations, and managing digital documentation. Ideal candidates will have OSHA 30 certification, necessary safety credentials, and experience in industrial environments. This entry-to-mid-level role offers a collaborative environment with potential for growth and development.

Qualifications

• OSHA 30 certification is a minimum requirement.
• Experience in Utility, Pipeline, Railroad, or Heavy Civil Construction is preferable.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced industrial environment.

Responsibilities

• Participate in a 2-3 week training in South Carolina for safety processes.
• Maintain a boots-on-the-ground presence to ensure workflow and safety.
• Provide oversight for cable-pulling operations and support technical teams.
• Enforce disposal protocols for micro-debris and oversee safety for aerial lift work.
• Lead daily hazard briefings and manage digital documentation via a mobile app.
• Exercise Stop Work Authority to address unsafe acts.

Skills

OSHA 30

Confined Space certification

Aerial Lift certification

Fall Protection certification

Competent Person status

Professionalism

Punctuality

Walking multiple miles daily

Job description

Title: Safety Coordinator (Industrial Data Center Support)

Location: Northern Virginia

Duration: 4 months (High potential for extension/direct conversion)

Pay Range: $25.00 – $32.00/hour ($25/hour entry-level; $28–$32 for 3+ years exp); OT after 40 hours

Per Diem: $68/day M&I. Lodging provided (Shared corporate housing; max 4 per unit)

Expected Work Schedule: 6 days a week, 60-72 hours per week. Potential for 3rd shift (Night Shift)

Target Start Date: ASAP (Following a 2–3-week orientation/training period in South Carolina)

Overview

We are seeking a professional, high-character Safety Coordinator to support specialized fiber installation and splicing teams on a large-scale data center project. This is an entry-to-mid-level "field support" role, acting as a collaborative liaison between field crews and the owner's safety team. We prioritize attitude, communication skills, and reliability over extensive years of experience; we are seeking "long-haul" individuals looking for a career path in industrial safety.

Core Responsibilities

• Onboarding & Training: Participate in a 2–3-week orientation in South Carolina to master internal safety processes, digital reporting systems, and project-specific expectations before deploying to the Virginia site.
• Field Presence: Maintain a consistent "boots-on-the-ground" presence (significant daily walking required). Act as a professional "buffer" to ensure work flows efficiently without compromising safety standards.
• Prioritized Oversight: Provide dedicated oversight for cable-pulling operations and secondary support for technical splicing teams.
• Specialized Hazard Management: Enforce strict disposal protocols for micro-debris (fiber shards) and oversee safety for aerial lift work (interior) and confined space entries (exterior).
• Daily Routine: Lead morning hazard briefings and deliver daily Toolbox Talks. Serve as the primary point of contact for the client’s safety representatives to ensure continuous site access.
• Administrative Discipline: Manage all digital documentation (JHA/PTPs) via a mobile application. Responsible for both start-of-shift and end-of-shift reporting.
• Safety Authority: Exercise full "Stop Work Authority" to correct unsafe acts or remove damaged equipment (e.g., ladders/tools) according to company policy.

Qualifications

• OSHA 30 (Minimum Required). (OSHA 500 is not required for this level).
• Certifications: Current certifications in Confined Space, Aerial Lift, Fall Protection, and Competent Person status.
• Character: High-level professionalism and punctuality are mandatory. We seek individuals who lead by example and set a positive, contagious tone for the field crews.
• Physicality: Must be capable of walking multiple miles daily and working in rigorous, fast-paced industrial environments.
• Background: Candidates with experience in Utility, Pipeline, Railroad, or Heavy Civil Construction have historically been highly successful in this role.
• Logistics: Must be willing to travel, live in shared corporate housing, and work non-standard shifts (including nights) if required by the project schedule.

FootBridge is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive environment where everyone is valued and respected. We make employment decisions based on qualifications and business needs, without discrimination on any basis, and we welcome candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply.