Construction Project Safety Coordinator

Description

The Project Safety Coordinator works in the field to uphold the company’s safety accountability programs, accident and fire protection initiatives, and compliance with all relevant regulations. This role collaborates with the Safety Manager, senior safety leadership, and onsite crews to align safety strategy, report site conditions, and drive risk‑reduction plans. Daily duties include site walks, pre‑task planning, equipment inspections, incident response, and root‑cause analysis to maintain a zero‑incident culture.

• Participate in daily flex/stretch and attend GC safety huddles.
• Respond promptly to general contractor safety requests.
• Engage field personnel to provide safety solutions.
• Align and execute McKenney’s safety strategy with the Safety Manager.
• Report site conditions, behaviors, and risk‑reduction plans to the Senior Safety Manager.
• Conduct multiple daily construction site walks and evaluate work activities with crew foremen.
• Lead daily pre‑task planning sessions to identify risks.
• Generate and review safety observation reports, noting violations and at‑risk behaviors.
• Stop work immediately for imminent hazards and coordinate corrective actions.
• Assist project leadership with job safety pre‑planning, including JSA, certifications, orientations, and training.
• Manage daily and weekly safety administration such as permits and pre‑task plans.
• Address emerging safety issues from team members, clients, and owners to completion.
• Attend 3‑week look‑ahead meetings and “Clear A Path” training to forecast hazards.
• Inspect mobile equipment, tools, and PPE for safety compliance and document pre‑shift inspections.
• Coordinate equipment and tool follow‑up procedures with the project team and foremen.
• Respond to incidents, secure the scene, ensure medical care, and complete incident reports.
• Conduct root‑cause analysis using McKenney’s model and implement corrective training.

Requirements

Candidates must have at least three years of field experience in project safety, an OSHA 500/510 certification, and a high school diploma or GED; five years of mechanical contractor experience is preferred. Required competencies include hazard recognition, strong technical and interpersonal skills, self‑motivation, organization, and the ability to work in all weather conditions while handling modest physical effort. McKenney’s is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to workforce diversity and maintains a smoke‑free, drug‑free workplace.

• Minimum qualifications: 3+ years field safety experience, OSHA 500/510 certification, high school diploma or GED.
• Preferred qualification: 5+ years mechanical contractor trade experience.
• Demonstrate hazard recognition, strong technical and interpersonal skills, self‑motivation, organization, and professional appearance.
• Physical requirements: moderate exposure to elements, light physical effort, lift up to 25 lb, ability to walk and climb construction sites, occasional travel.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance