Safety Coordinator (Entry Level)

Hughes General Contractors, Inc.; North Salt Lake (UT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Comprehensive Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life)

401(K) – with company match

Job summary

A family-owned construction company in North Salt Lake seeks a Construction Safety Coordinator to oversee safety efforts across all operations. This hands-on role involves developing safety programs, conducting inspections, and ensuring compliance with OSHA regulations. The ideal candidate has at least three years of related experience and is OSHA 30, MSHA, First Aid certified. Strong communication skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office are required, while bilingual abilities in English and Spanish are preferred. Opportunities for growth and a supportive work culture are offered.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of safety professional experience in a similar field.
• Strongly preferred OSHA 30, MSHA, First Aid, CPR, and AED Certified.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a safety plan, objectives, policies, and procedures.
• Conduct inspections and audits to identify hazards and evaluate risks.
• Investigate incidents and accidents to minimize future occurrences.

Skills

Safety professional experience

Effective communication

Bilingual (English and Spanish)

Education

OSHA 30, MSHA, First Aid, CPR, and AED Certification

Valid UT Driver's license

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

We build more than structures – we build futures! Join our team!

Hughes General Contractors, Inc. is a longstanding family‑owned business with more than 65 years of experience. We're passionate about building more than just structures – we're building a team of talented individuals who share our commitment to excellence. We're a dynamic and growing company with a strong commitment to employee development and advancement. If you're looking for a challenging and rewarding role with opportunities for growth and professional development, we want to hear from you!

We are proud to offer you

• Competitive Pay
• Comprehensive Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life)
• Short-Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• FREE Mental Health Services
• 401(K) – with company match
• Referral Program
• AND SO MUCH MORE!

Contact us to hear about all the other awesome benefits we offer.

Job overview

Hughes General Contractors is actively seeking a Construction Safety Coordinator to join our Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) efforts across all construction operations. This role is responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing comprehensive safety programs that ensure compliance with federal and state OSHA, EPA, and MSHA regulations.

The Construction Safety Coordinator will provide strategic leadership, conduct risk analyses, partner with project teams, and help shape a Safety Strong culture across our organization. This is a hands‑on, highly visible role that works closely with project managers, subcontractors, clients, and internal leadership. This role is not about compliance; it is about actively shaping safe behaviors, empowering employees, and committing to do work the right way!

Responsibilities

• Lead, develop, and clearly articulate a safety plan, objectives, strategies, policies, and procedures.
• Conduct regular inspections and audits to identify hazards, evaluate risks, and recommend corrective actions to maintain a safe work environment.
• Investigate incidents, accidents, and near misses, analyzing root causes and implementing preventative measures to minimize future occurrences.
• Analyze incident trends and inspection data to improve safety performance.
• Maintain expertise in federal, state, and industry safety regulations; interface with OSHA, MSHA, EPA, and other regulatory bodies.
• Conduct pre-project safety reviews and visit active job sites to assess conditions and compliance.
• Assist in compiling and analyzing safety data to identify risk trends and drive preventive action planning.
• Assist the Training department in safety related training.
• Participate in monthly corporate Safety meetings.
• All other duties assigned.

Qualifications

• At least Three (3) years of safety professional experience in a similar field.
• OSHA 30, MSHA, First Aid, CPR, and AED Certified – strongly preferred.
• Valid UT Driver's license and clean driving record – required.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) – required.
• Experience with concrete placement safety, trenching/excavation, and heavy equipment operations – preferred.
• Effective communication skills both oral and written, and quick response time to inquiries.
• Bilingual (English and Spanish) preferred.

A few extra perks

• Steady, year-round employment
• Opportunities for growth and professional development
• Outstanding employee culture
• Collaborative and dynamic work environment

Special Requirements

Must be able to pass controlled substance tests prior to, and at all times, during employment.

Hughes General Contractors, Inc., is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.