Construction Safety Coordinator
MRINetwork (Richmond, Virginia)

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 Title of Position:  

Safety Coordinator

Company Information:  
Top Growing Construction Company in Richmond has immediate need for Project Manager.   Our client (150MM+ Revenue) is experiencing major growth in the Virginia market and works in the Commercial Construction niche.  The company performs work throughout the Virginia market and due to growth we have this urgent need.  This company has a major backlog and the bulk of their business is repeat business.  The company prides itself on building long-term relationships.

Overall responsibility for administration of corporate safety program, including working with Corporate Risk and Safety Manager to develop, implement and manage safety and worker’s compensation programs.  Responsible for day to day oversight of safety programs on job sites, accident investigations, and ensuring compliance with internal and external policies and safety requirements.    

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS 

1.    Develop, implement and update site and office safety programs, including drug testing, OSHA compliance, and owner-mandated safety issues, in conjunction with Corporate Risk and Safety Manager.

2.    Train corporate and site based personnel on safety programs, policies and procedures.

3.    Work with subcontractors, vendors and third party personnel to ensure adherence to safety policies and procedures.

4.    Act as corporate contact for any federal, state or municipal safety or risk management authority and/or personnel, including but not limited to OSHA.

5.    Ensure adherence to annual safety department budget.

6.    Conduct safety audits and site visits to ensure compliance with safety requirements.

7.    Direct, manage and/or oversee accident/injury investigations and ensure compliance with all reporting thereof.

8.    Develop on-site safety personnel including coordination of any training requirements, such as CPR certification and/or OSHA 10-hour safety training; maintain logs/documentation relating to training.

9.    Work with Corporate Risk and Safety Manager to ensure compliance with corporate worker’s compensation program, including working with internal personnel and third party administrators/legal counsel, to effectively investigate and resolve claims in an expeditious and cost effective manner.

10.  Develop and update policies relating to worker’s compensation injuries and return to work programs.

11.  Conduct training regarding workplace injury avoidance.

12.  Attend worker’s compensation hearings, if necessary.

13.  Perform visual safety audits of all project work sites.

14.  Develop relationships with third party vendors, trade organizations, and governmental agencies to foster positive relations on behalf of the company.

15.  Perform such other tasks as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education, Training and/or Experience

Bachelor’s degree in occupational safety, construction safety management, construction management with an emphasis on safety and/or risk management or related degree; at least 1 year of experience (including co-operative education and/or internships) in safety and/or risk management; at least 1 year of experience in the construction industry (including co-operative education and/or internships).

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Personal Characteristics

1.    Ability to deal with situations involving sensitive and confidential company issues.

2.    Strong written and oral communication skills; ability to communicate with all levels.

3.    Knowledge of OSHA and any similar state/local standards for safety.

4.    Able to write reports, business correspondence.

5.    Able to organize work, engage in a variety of tasks simultaneously and consistently meet deadlines.

6.    Able to perform duties independently.

7.    Computer skills: Microsoft Office applications.

8.    Strong attention to detail.

9.    Leadership skills necessary to achieve departmental and corporate objectives.

10.  Ability to impart information to others in a readily understandable and accessible manner.

Certifications, Licenses, Registrations

OSHA 30-hour certification.

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