Site Safety Coordinator

Vertical Mechanical Group; District Heights (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k) retirement plan with company 
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Opportunities for professional growth

Team-oriented work environment

Job summary

Vertical Mechanical Group (VMG) is seeking a proactive Site Safety Coordinator to promote and maintain safe working environments across multiple active construction projects in the DMV area.

The ideal candidate is bilingual (English and Spanish), has at least 1 year of construction safety experience, holds OSHA 30, and can deliver training, inspections, and incident investigations while traveling regularly to project sites.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of construction safety experience, preferably in commercial mechanical construction.
• Bilingual fluency in English and Spanish required.
• Current OSHA 30 certification required.
• CPR and First Aid certifications preferred.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and construction safety practices.
• Excellent communication, coaching, leadership, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Promote and enforce VMG safety policies and procedures across active construction sites.
• Conduct routine safety inspections, audits, and job-hazard assessments.
• Identify unsafe conditions and behaviors and recommend corrective actions.
• Follow up with field leadership to ensure safety concerns are addressed promptly.
• Monitor compliance with OSHA standards and applicable regulations.
• Support jobsite emergency-response planning and other safety initiatives.
• Conduct new-hire safety orientations, toolbox talks, and ongoing field training.
• Communicate safety expectations clearly to English- and Spanish-speaking employees.
• Partner with project managers, superintendents, and field leadership to reinforce accountability.
• Coach employees on safe work practices and proper procedures.
• Help build a proactive, team-oriented safety culture across VMG projects.
• Maintain accurate inspection reports, incident records, training documentation, and compliance files.
• Track safety observations, corrective actions, and follow-up activities.
• Prepare and communicate safety updates to project and company leadership.

Skills

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

OSHA knowledge

Communication

Leadership

Attention to detail

Travel readiness

Education

OSHA 30 Certification

CPR and First Aid certifications preferred

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Protect People. Strengthen Our Safety Culture. Grow With VMG.

Location: DMV Area

Travel: Regular travel to active project sites

About Vertical Mechanical Group

Vertical Mechanical Group (VMG) is an industry leader providing award-winning expertise in both HVAC and Plumbing. Formerly known as Anderson Mechanical Services, Inc. and Inspiration Plumbing Company, these two respected organizations were brought together to deliver best-in-class mechanical solutions for commercial new construction, renovations, upfits, design-build projects, and installations.

As a family-owned and operated company, VMG offers a tailored, hands-on approach to each project, combining personalized service with the resources and capabilities of a large specialty contractor.

The Opportunity

To support our continued growth, VMG is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Site Safety Coordinator to join our team.

This field-based role is responsible for promoting and maintaining safe working environments across multiple active construction projects. The Site Safety Coordinator will partner with project managers, superintendents, field personnel, and executive leadership to ensure compliance with VMG policies, OSHA regulations, and construction-industry best practices.

The ideal candidate is a bilingual safety professional who is comfortable engaging with field teams, identifying potential hazards, delivering training, and taking prompt action to protect employees and strengthen our safety culture.

What You'll Do

Jobsite Safety & Compliance

• Promote and enforce VMG safety policies and procedures across active construction sites
• Conduct routine safety inspections, audits, and job-hazard assessments
• Identify unsafe conditions and behaviors and recommend appropriate corrective actions
• Follow up with field leadership to ensure safety concerns are addressed promptly
• Monitor compliance with OSHA standards and applicable federal, state, and local regulations
• Support jobsite emergency-response planning and other safety initiatives

Incident Prevention & Investigation

• Investigate workplace incidents, injuries, accidents, and near misses
• Document findings and identify contributing factors and root causes
• Recommend preventive and corrective measures to reduce future risk
• Track corrective actions through completion
• Recognize safety trends and communicate areas requiring additional attention

Training & Safety Communication

• Conduct new-hire safety orientations, toolbox talks, and ongoing field training
• Communicate safety expectations clearly to English-and Spanish-speaking employees
• Partner with project managers, superintendents, and field leadership to reinforce accountability
• Coach employees on safe work practices and proper procedures
• Help build a proactive, team-oriented safety culture across VMG projects

Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain accurate inspection reports, incident records, training documentation, and compliance files
• Track safety observations, corrective actions, and follow-up activities
• Prepare and communicate safety updates to project and company leadership
• Ensure required records are complete, organized, and readily available

What We're Looking For

• Minimum 1 year of construction safety experience, preferably in commercial mechanical construction
• Bilingual fluency in English and Spanish required
• Current OSHA 30 certification required
• CPR and First Aid certifications preferred
• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and construction safety practices
• Excellent communication, coaching, leadership, and interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational abilities and attention to detail
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with project and field teams
• Ability to travel regularly to active project sites throughout the DMV area

Why Join VMG?

At VMG, safety is a core value. We believe every employee deserves to return home safely each day, and our Site Safety Coordinator plays an essential role in making that happen.

VMG Offers a Competitive Compensation And Benefits Package, Including

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and company holidays
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth
• A supportive, team-oriented work environment

Join VMG

If you are passionate about protecting people, preventing workplace incidents, and building safer construction sites, we would like to hear from you. Join VMG and help us strengthen a safety culture that supports our employees, projects, and continued growth.

Salary: $60000 - $70000 per year