Safety Coordinator in Herndon

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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 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