Entry-Level Project Safety Coordinator - Southern California - Southern Pacific Region

Mccarthy Building Companies, Inc.

The Role

Overview

Assist with site safety, inspections, OSHA logs, and safety training for projects.

Key Responsibilities

  • ppe coordination
  • safety reporting
  • toolbox meetings
  • safety onboarding
  • safety inspections
  • osha log

Tasks

-Coordinate with project supervision to ensure personal protective equipment/safety materials and first aid supplies are available and utilized, and all safety documents are posted on-site -Record/forward copies of all safety-related meetings, programs, citations, etc. to division safety director -Monitor safety efforts of subcontractors and McCarthy employees, conducting project safety “Tool Box” meetings weekly and enforcing safety guidelines utilizing disciplinary policy -Oversee issuance of new hire safety documents and lead the immersion of new employees and subcontractors into the McCarthy safety culture -Conduct safety/health inspections at least twice/month, coordinating responses and compliance reports with McCarthy’s insurance company -Maintain project OSHA 300 log of injuries/illnesses, investigating all reports and coordinating corrective measures

Requirements

  • chst
  • internship
  • safety management
  • communication
  • bachelors
  • bilingual

What You Bring

-CHST certification -Prior internship experience supporting safety efforts of large healthcare or commercial projects, preferred -Ability to work with all construction groups – management, owners, trades and subcontractors -Ability to manage/administer safety orientations, oversee substance abuse program, investigate/report on injuries/illnesses/near misses and perform other various safety functions on-site -Excellent communication, organization, decision-making and problem-solving skills -Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health and Safety or related field -Bilingual (English-Spanish) preferred

The Company

About Mccarthy Building Companies, Inc.

-Evolved from a regional lumber business into one of America’s oldest privately held national builders. -Serves diverse sectors including energy, infrastructure, industrial, water, and marine with end-to-end construction services. -Known for tackling complex projects such as hospitals, labs, airports, and parking structures. -Features include blending traditional craftsmanship with modern design-phase innovation. -Balances large-scale capability with local expertise and deep community roots.

Sector Specialisms

Healthcare

Education

Science + Technology

Sports + Entertainment

Retail + Hospitality

Industrial

Commercial

Government

Mission Critical

Residential

Mixed-Use

Transportation

Infrastructure

Energy

Water Resources

Heavy Civil

Marine

Utilities

Solar

Wind

Nuclear