Safety Coordinator, NY

Safety Worxs is seeking an experienced Heavy Civil Safety Coordinator to support major infrastructure and transportation projects throughout the New York metropolitan area. This is an excellent opportunity for a safety professional who thrives in the field and is passionate about promoting a strong safety culture while ensuring compliance with OSHA regulations and company safety standards.

The ideal candidate will have experience supporting heavy civil construction projects such as highways, bridges, utilities, excavation, transit, rail, marine, or other large-scale infrastructure work.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily jobsite safety inspections and audits.
• Monitor field operations to ensure compliance with OSHA regulations, client requirements, and company safety policies.
• Perform hazard assessments and implement corrective actions.
• Lead daily pre-task planning meetings, toolbox talks, and safety briefings.
• Assist with incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective action implementation.
• Monitor high-risk activities including:
  • Excavation and trenching
  • Crane and rigging operations
  • Heavy equipment operations
  • Traffic control
  • Fall protection
  • Confined space entry
  • Lockout/Tagout
• Review Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), Activity Hazard Analyses (AHAs), and work permits.
• Maintain accurate safety documentation, inspection reports, and training records.
• Partner with project management, subcontractors, and field personnel to promote proactive safety performance.
• Assist with ongoing safety training.
• Serve as a visible field resource and advocate for safe work practices.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of construction safety experience supporting heavy civil, highway, bridge, utility, transportation, or infrastructure projects.
• Strong working knowledge of OSHA Construction Standards (29 CFR 1926).
• Experience conducting field inspections, audits, and incident investigations.
• Ability to recognize hazards and implement practical corrective actions.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills with the ability to influence crews in the field.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and digital safety reporting systems.
• Ability to work extended hours, overtime, and varying shifts as project demands require.

Preferred Qualifications

• CHST, STS-C, OHST, ASP, CSP, or other BCSP certification.
• OSHA 30 Construction (required); OSHA 500 is a plus.
• First Aid/CPR certification.
• Experience on DOT, MTA, Port Authority, tunnel, bridge, rail, or other public infrastructure projects.

Benefits:

• Full-time (OT available)
• Healthcare benefits paid
• Dental and vision insurance
• 401k at 4% match
• 1 year project
• $50 - $55 per hour Depending on Experience

Please Note: This is a local position only. Candidates must reside in the New York City metropolitan area or surrounding communities. No per diem or relocation assistance is available.