Safety Coordinator

Wright-Ryan-Construction,-Inc.; Westbrook (ME); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP stock ownership

Annual bonus plan

401(k) with match

Medical, dental, vision, life, and AD+

Job summary

Wright-Ryan Construction, Inc. is seeking a Safety Coordinator to foster a proactive safety culture across our Maine projects. You will work with the Director of Safety to implement and monitor the safety program, ensuring OSHA and regulatory compliance on-site and in-field activities.

The role requires hands-on field work, travel 3–4 days per week, and collaboration with project teams, subcontractors, and safety partners. OSHA 30 and strong communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of progressive safety experience in construction.
• OSHA 30-hour construction certification preferred or ability to obtain within 6 months.
• First Aid/CPR certification preferred.
• Working knowledge of OSHA construction standards and applicable federal/state safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with project teams, superintendents, and subcontractors to promote a culture of safety and continuous improvement.
• Travel to project sites to perform safety evaluations, identify hazards, implement immediate corrections, and complete formal audit reports in collaboration with the Director of Safety.
• Conduct quarterly inspections of equipment, fall protection systems, ladders, scaffolding, and other critical safety items, documenting findings and ensuring timely corrective actions.
• Assist the Director of Safety with new-hire orientations, safety trainings, root-cause analysis of safety incidents and near-misses, and corrective action reports.
• Support and participate in incident investigations, including evidence collection, interviews, and documentation.
• Deliver toolbox talks and other educational sessions for field personnel and subcontractors.
• Prepare and maintain accurate safety documentation, including inspection reports, audit findings, training and certification records, and corrective action tracking.
• Maintain working knowledge of OSHA regulations (29 CFR 1926 and related standards) and ensure site compliance through proactive monitoring and coaching.

Skills

Safety culture

Communication skills

Field safety

Team training

Education

Associate degree in safety or related field

High school diploma

Tools

Procore

Microsoft Office

Job description

Wright-Ryan has been at the heart of Maine’s construction landscape over the past four decades, crafting spaces that endure. Beyond the blueprint, our team of dedicated professionals sees each project as a partnership in realizing our clients' goals. From the initial stages through project completion, we provide insightful guidance, innovative solutions, and steadfast assistance.

Spanning Commercial, Institutional, and Residential sectors, our firm thrives on diverse and engaging projects. We prioritize a close-knit community and supportive environment, essential to our success as employee owners. At Wright-Ryan, we take pride in our reputation and our role in shaping Maine's great spaces.

Job Overview

The Safety Coordinator plays a key role in fostering a strong, proactive safety culture across Wright-Ryan’s facilities and construction projects. Working closely with the Director of Safety, this hands-on, field-oriented position supports the implementation, monitoring, and continuous improvement of the company’s safety program while ensuring compliance with OSHA and all applicable local, state, and federal regulations.

This is an ideal opportunity for a proactive, collaborative safety professional who enjoys being in the field, building relationships with project teams, and making a meaningful impact on the safety and well‑being of employees and trade partners. The Safety Coordinator will help ensure that safety remains an integral part of how Wright-Ryan plans, builds, and operates every day.

Job Requirements

• Collaborate with project teams, superintendents, and subcontractors to promote a culture of safety and continuous improvement.
• Travel to project sites to perform safety evaluations, identify hazards, implement immediate corrections, and complete formal audit reports in collaboration with the Director of Safety.
• Conduct quarterly inspections of equipment, fall protection systems, ladders, scaffolding, and other critical safety items, documenting findings and ensuring timely corrective actions.
• Assist the Director of Safety with new-hire orientations, safety trainings, root-cause analysis of safety incidents and near-misses, and corrective action reports.
• Support and participate in incident investigations, including evidence collection, interviews, and documentation.
• Deliver toolbox talks and other educational sessions for field personnel and subcontractors.
• Prepare and maintain accurate safety documentation, including inspection reports, audit findings, training and certification records, and corrective action tracking.
• Maintain working knowledge of OSHA regulations (29 CFR 1926 and related standards) and ensure site compliance through proactive monitoring and coaching.

Education, Experience, and Skills

• High school diploma required; Associate degree in safety or related field preferred.
• 3–5 years of progressive safety experience in construction, preferably with a general contractor.
• OSHA 30-hour construction certification preferred or ability to obtain within 6 months.
• First Aid/CPR certification preferred.
• Working knowledge of OSHA construction standards and applicable federal/state safety regulations.
• Experience with incident investigation methodologies and root-cause analysis preferred.
• Excellent customer service, written and verbal communication skills interacting with all levels of internal staff, clients, architects, vendors, subcontractors, and other business partners.
• Ability to train and motivate teams on safety protocols.
• Collaborates effectively in a dynamic, small-team environment.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.
• Eager to learn with the ability to quickly adopt new concepts.
• Experience working with construction and safety management software and technology such as Procore and Microsoft Office suite preferred.
• Ability to communicate in both English and Spanish a plus.
• Ability to walk construction sites, climb ladders/stairs, and inspect elevated work areas as needed.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel 3–4 days per week by personal or company vehicle to project sites and work outdoors in varying weather conditions.

Pay and Benefits

As a 100% employee-owned company, each employee owner shares in our financial success by receiving shares of company stock at no cost through our ESOP!

In addition to the many benefits of employee-ownership, we offer competitive pay and excellent benefits including an annual bonus pay plan, 401(k) retirement plan with match, insurance (medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and accident), paid time off, tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities.

Pay Range: $70,000 - $80,000 Annually

Wright-Ryan Construction, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, ethnicity, ancestry, citizenship, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or other non‑merit‑based factors or other status protected by law.