Safety Coordinator

Kent Companies; Virginia; On-site; USD 55,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

PTO (Paid Time Off)

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Supplemental insurance options

Retirement plans with discretionary em

Holiday pay

Scholarship opportunities for depend…

Leadership development opportunities

Job summary

Kent Companies is seeking a Safety Coordinator for an on-site role in Virginia. You will promote an incident-free environment by coordinating safety programs with Operations Managers and Superintendents, addressing injuries, property damage, or near misses.

You will lead toolbox talks, conduct site inspections, manage PPE programs, and ensure timely safety training and compliance across projects. Strong OSHA certifications and bilingual skills are preferred.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of construction safety experience (concrete industry preferred).
• Bilingual English/Spanish.
• OSHA 510, OSHA 30, CSMC, or Construction Safety Site Technician Certification (or equivalent).

Responsibilities

• Monitor and update current safety rules and 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' 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.

Skills

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

U.S. work authorization

Safety leadership

Strong communication

Valid driver’s license

Reliable transportation

Education

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

Tools

OSHA 510

OSHA 30

CSMC

Construction Safety Site Technician Certification

Job description

Summary

This is a project-specific on-site role.

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