Job Description

Job Title: Construction Safety Coordinator
Location: Jacksonville Beach, FL 32240
Employment Type: Full-Time

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced Construction Safety Coordinator to lead and support jobsite safety across active construction projects. This role is responsible for ensuring OSHA compliance, fostering a strong safety culture, and partnering closely with project teams from preconstruction through project closeout. The ideal candidate will collaborate with superintendents, subcontractors, and leadership to maintain safe, compliant, and efficient job sites.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, communicate, and monitor jobsite safety programs in compliance with federal, state, and local OSHA regulations

• Conduct routine and comprehensive jobsite safety inspections to identify hazards and ensure regulatory compliance

• Recommend and track corrective actions based on inspection findings and hazard assessments

• Investigate accidents, incidents, and near-misses; coordinate corrective measures with safety leadership

• Design and deliver safety training programs aligned with project needs and organizational objectives

• Facilitate new-hire safety orientations and job-specific hazard training to promote a proactive safety culture

• Stay current on OSHA regulations, safety codes, and construction industry best practices

• Review superintendent-led toolbox talks for accuracy and regulatory compliance

• Prepare, maintain, and manage safety documentation, including incident reports and project safety records

• Encourage timely reporting of unsafe conditions, near-misses, and workplace injuries

• Support emergency response efforts and demonstrate strong incident management skills

• Perform additional safety-related duties as assigned to support projects from preconstruction through completion

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field preferred (or equivalent experience)

• 3-5 years of experience overseeing jobsite safety in commercial construction

• Experience supporting ground-up construction projects in healthcare, financial, commercial, or light industrial sectors preferred

• Strong working knowledge of OSHA standards and compliance requirements

• Ability to travel 60-75% of the time for short-duration trips

• Valid driver’s license with the ability to visit multiple job sites

• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills; ability to work effectively with all levels of management

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and ability to manage shifting priorities

• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills with sound judgment

• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand the primary language used in the workplace

Required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

• Hard hat

• Safety glasses

• Safety vest

• Gloves

• Appropriate safety footwear

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