Project Safety Coordinator

Description

Purpose and Scope

The Project Safety Coordinator works closely with the Safety Manager and Director of Safety, to ensure the company beliefs / values / mission / vision are used to promote a safe culture throughout the assigned project. This person will also work with Vogel Bros. project leadership to evaluate and coordinate project activities to comply with all site-specific rules, policies, and regulations.

Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Participate in pre-installation meetings with the project team and review the site-specific safety requirements with all trade partners prior to mobilization.
• Work with project teams to complete thorough JSA’s for each definable feature of work during the project planning phase. Review task specific JSA’s that are developed throughout the project.
• Conduct site safety orientation and training with all employees and trade partners upon arrival to the project site.
• Participate in the enforcement of Vogel Bros. Building Co. Safety Program, as well as the policies outlined in the site safety plan.
• Conduct daily safety assessments and provide site leadership with the corresponding report. The reports must include all corrective actions and follow-up procedures.
• Address and correct observed safety violations to protect the safety and health of all Vogel Bros. employees, trade partners, and client personnel assigned to the project. Notify Vogel Bros. site leadership when corrective action is taken.
• Promote craft worker empowerment towards maintaining safe working conditions and identifying / mitigating hazards.   
• Assist site leadership with ensuring they have all necessary safety supplies and general PPE for the required tasks. 
• Participate in the daily crew huddle meeting with Vogel Bros. staff and assist with the hazard identification process for the current activities.
• Participate in weekly safety meetings with all project staff.
• Participate in weekly meetings with trade partners field leadership. Provide an effective review of subcontractor safety and site-specific compliance.
• Provide weekly reports and updates to the Safety Manager regarding site safety issues and upcoming critical activities.
• Enforce safety policies per established disciplinary action guidelines.
• Issue all necessary “work permits” as required.
• Maintain all necessary project safety documents. 
• Assist project leadership with the prompt reporting of all incidents, including near miss reports.
• Assist the Safety Manager with all incident investigations and root cause analysis on-site.
• Respond to any OSHA site visits and manage in coordination with the Safety Manager and Director of Safety.
• Provide general Safety administrative support, including but not limited to: preparing correspondence, forms and reports; arranging meetings; processing confidential reports and documents; filing; and tracking deadlines
• Assist the Safety Manager and Director of Safety with all on-site training efforts and events.

Requirements

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety or related field, or equivalent work experience required.

Experience: 1yr plus in the construction industry is strongly preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of Safety policies/procedures and knowledge of local, state and federal laws and regulations affecting Safety practices.

The ability to recognize hazardous situations and implement corrective measures.

Moderate computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite required.

Ability to handle sensitive and confidential matters tactfully and professionally.

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Ability to work well under pressure and in stressful, difficult situations.

Ability to handle questions and resolve issues in a timely manner.

Physical Requirements

Ability to lift 25 pounds without assistance

Work Environment

Office: Indoor, temperature-controlled environment

Job Site: Exposure to heat, cold, rain, and other outdoor weather conditions; Moderate to loud noise levels; High, precarious locations; Walking surfaces may be uneven and affected by weather and construction conditions.