Safety Coordinator - Washington, D.C.

Sheakley Workforce Staffing; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Health Savings Account

Comprehensive benefits package

Direct hire

Job summary

Sheakley Workforce Staffing seeks an experienced Safety Coordinator in Washington, DC to support highway, roadway, and heavy civil construction projects. This direct-hire role requires a hands-on safety professional with field presence and strong regulatory knowledge.

Responsibilities include conducting inspections, monitoring work zones, leading toolbox talks, investigating incidents, and maintaining safety documentation, with a competitive salary and benefits.

Qualifications

• Must have OSHA 30-Hour Construction certification.
• Safety experience in highway/roadway/heavy civil construction.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.
• Ability to work independently in fast-paced field environments.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily jobsite safety inspections and identify hazards.
• Monitor roadway work zones, traffic control, and civil activities.
• Support compliance with OSHA regulations, safety plans, and client requirements.
• Lead toolbox talks and field safety training.
• Review JHAs, pre-task plans, and daily safety docs.
• Investigate incidents, near misses, and unsafe conditions; provide coaching.
• Maintain accurate inspection and training records; support safety culture.

Skills

OSHA 30-Hour Construction

Safety experience

Communication

Documentation

Independent work

Incident investigation

Job description

Safety Coordinator

Washington, D.C. | Direct Hire | $75,000-$85,000 Annually

Are you a hands-on safety professional with experience supporting highway, roadway, or heavy civil construction projects?

We are seeking an experienced Safety Coordinator to join a growing infrastructure contractor in the Washington, D.C. area. This is a direct-hire opportunity offering long-term career stability, competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to support high-profile highway and civil infrastructure projects.

Position Details

Start Date: ASAP
Employment Type: Direct Hire
Location: Washington, D.C.
Salary: $75,000-$85,000 annually
Schedule: Full-time, with hours based on project and field requirements

What You Will Do

The Safety Coordinator will provide active field safety support for highway infrastructure, roadway, and civil construction operations. This position requires a visible field presence, strong knowledge of roadway hazards, and the ability to work effectively with project leadership, subcontractors, and field crews.

Key responsibilities may include:

• Conducting daily jobsite safety inspections and identifying potential hazards

• Monitoring roadway work zones, traffic control operations, and civil construction activities

• Supporting compliance with OSHA regulations, project safety plans, and client requirements

• Ensuring crews follow applicable MOT, TMAS, and VDOT safety standards

• Leading toolbox talks, safety orientations, and field-level training

• Reviewing job hazard analyses, pre-task plans, and daily safety documentation

• Investigating incidents, near misses, and unsafe conditions

• Providing real-time coaching and corrective guidance to field personnel

• Maintaining accurate inspection reports, training records, and safety documentation

• Partnering with project management to strengthen the overall safety culture

Required Qualifications

• Current OSHA 30-Hour Construction certification

• Previous safety experience within highway, roadway, transportation, or heavy civil construction

• Working knowledge of Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) requirements

• Familiarity with TMAS and VDOT standards

• Understanding of roadway safety, traffic control, and active work-zone hazards

• Ability to communicate effectively with field crews, subcontractors, and project leadership

• Strong documentation, inspection, and hazard-recognition skills

• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced field environment

Benefits

The company offers a comprehensive benefits package that may include:

• Medical and prescription drug coverage

• Employer-paid and employee-paid plan options

• Pretax employee contribution options

• Dental insurance

• Vision insurance

• Health Savings Account options

• Flexible Spending Account options

• Long-term career growth within highway and civil infrastructure construction

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Direct-hire career opportunity

• Competitive $75,000-$85,000 salary

• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits

• Immediate opening

• High-profile highway and civil infrastructure work

• Opportunity to make a visible impact on field safety

• Long-term professional growth