Safety Coordinator
The Safety Coordinator at Confidential Client is an entry-level role responsible for promoting and enforcing safety protocols on active construction sites. Key duties include conducting site audits, coaching crews and leadership, overseeing high-risk activities, responding to incidents, and supporting safety training to foster a proactive safety culture. This position requires frequent site presence, client engagement, and the ability to manage safety performance across diverse construction projects.
About Careertakes
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What You’ll Do
Confidential Client (via Careertakes) is hiring a Safety Coordinator in Washington, DC. This is an entry-level, field-focused construction safety role providing hands-on safety leadership across active projects (including data centers, general contracting and elevator work). You will audit sites, coach crews and field leadership, support high-risk activities, and respond quickly to incidents and safety concerns.
- Conduct frequent, documented site safety audits and track corrective actions to closure.
- Coach crews, foremen and field leadership, with emphasis on new foremen and less-experienced crews.
- Attend preconstruction and safety pre-op meetings and help crews plan work safely.
- Be present for high-risk activities (crane lifts, trenching/excavation, confined space entries, scaffolding).
- Respond to incidents, support investigations, and assist with root-cause analysis and corrective actions.
- Evaluate and report on safety performance of project teams, field leadership and subcontractors.
- Represent the client at owner and general-contractor safety meetings.
- Assist with toolbox talks, new-hire orientation and on-site training.
- Majority of time spent outdoors on active construction sites; daily driving between job sites and occasional overnight travel.
- Occasional early/late/weekend work to cover critical activities and incident response.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science in Safety Management, Occupational Safety & Health, or a similar degree (required).
- OSHA 30-Hour Construction (required).
- Valid driver’s license and acceptable Motor Vehicle Record (MVR).
- Strong communication skills and willingness to learn, coach and build relationships in the field.
- Proficient with mobile devices and Microsoft Office.
- Bilingual English/Spanish considered a plus.
- No prior work experience required — this is an entry-level role with structured on-the-job training and mentoring.
Compensation & Benefits
- Estimated pay: $44,684 per year (estimated).
- Benefits include 401(k), medical/dental/vision insurance, PTO, employer-paid life insurance, tuition reimbursement, paid holidays and more.
Physical Demands & Work Environment
- Majority of work performed outdoors on active construction sites in varying weather.
- Ability to ascend/descend stairs, reach, twist and bend.
- Ability to remain stationary for extended periods and lift up to 30 pounds as needed.
- Able to walk, stand, climb ladders and work at heights and in confined areas while wearing required PPE.
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.
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