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Safety Coordinator
Herndon, VA
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Safety Coordinator


Position Summary

The Safety Coordinator is responsible for developing, implementing, and enforcing site-specific safety programs to ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations. This role promotes a proactive safety culture, minimizes risk, and supports safe work practices across all project operations. A Safety Coordinator may be assigned to a project at times and shall maintain all required certifications, including OSHA 30-hour training, and be responsible for enforcing the Site-Specific Safety Plan and all applicable OSHA regulations.


Job Duties

  • Develop, implement, and maintain Site-Specific Safety Plans (SSSPs)
  • Ensure compliance with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations and company policies
  • Conduct daily site safety inspections and hazard assessments
  • Lead safety orientations, toolbox talks, and ongoing safety training, including for new hire onboarding as appropriate
  • Investigate incidents, near misses, and unsafe conditions; prepare reports and corrective actions
  • Coordinate with project management, subcontractors, and clients on safety expectations
  • Maintain safety documentation, logs, permits, and compliance records
  • Monitor high-risk activities (e.g., lifting operations, confined space, hot work, energized work)
  • Enforce use of PPE and safe work practices


Job Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:

  • 2-5 years of construction safety experience
  • Strong knowledge of OSHA standards (29 CFR 1926 & 1910)
  • Experience with Site-Specific Safety Plans and hazard mitigation
  • Ability to lead safety meetings and enforce compliance in the field
  • Strong communication and documentation skills
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
  • Active driver’s license in good standing


Required Safety Certifications:

  • OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety Certification
  • Current First Aid / CPR / AED Certification
  • Fall Protection Competent Person Training


Highly Preferred Certifications:

  • OSHA 500 (Trainer Course) or OSHA 510 (Standards Course)
  • MEWP Training
  • Hazard Communication (HazCom / GHS) Training
  • Confined Space Competent Person Training
  • Trenching & Excavation Competent Person Training
  • Scaffold Competent Person Training
  • Crane Signal Person / Rigger Certification
  • NFPA 70E (Electrical Safety / Arc Flash) Training


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