We are hiring a Construction Safety Coordinator to provide daily field safety oversight on a ground-up data center construction project in the Cartersville, Georgia metro area. This Construction Safety Coordinator role is ideal for a safety professional with 2 to 5 years of commercial construction experience who thrives in fast-paced, multi-trade environments. The position reports to project leadership and serves as the on-site safety resource for all active construction activities.
What We Offer
Annual salary of $75,000 to $90,000 based on experience and qualifications
Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage
Company-provided computer and field equipment
Contract-to-hire opportunity with potential for permanent placement
Ongoing professional development and safety training support
Key Responsibilities - Construction Safety Coordinator
Perform daily site safety inspections, hazard recognition, and field observations across active construction areas including ground-up builds, earthwork, concrete, structural, utility, and fiber optic installation
Monitor contractor and subcontractor compliance with OSHA standards, site safety rules, and client requirements, and assist with toolbox talks, safety orientations, and pre-task planning meetings
Identify unsafe conditions or behaviors and work directly with field supervision to correct issues in real time, escalating significant concerns and supporting stop-work actions when imminent hazards exist
Assist with incident, near-miss, and hazard investigations including documentation and corrective action tracking using construction management software such as Procore or Bluebeam
Communicate safety observations, trends, and concerns to project leadership and support coordination of safety activities related to heavy equipment operations, excavations, and utility trenching
Qualifications - Construction Safety Coordinator
2 to 5 years of construction safety experience on commercial or ground-up construction projects
Valid OSHA 30-Hour Construction certification required
Working knowledge of excavation safety, underground utility coordination, fiber optic installation safety, and heavy equipment operations
Experience conducting safety inspections, job hazard analyses, and field safety observations
Proficiency with Procore, Bluebeam, or similar construction management platforms and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Preferred Qualifications - Construction Safety Professional
Prior experience on data center, mission-critical, or high-tech construction projects
CHST certification or actively working toward certification
Experience supporting projects with multiple trade contractors and fast-track schedules
Background in commercial ground-up construction with earthmoving equipment and trenching or excavation work
Physical Requirements - Construction Safety Coordinator
Walk active construction sites for extended periods in varying weather conditions
Climb ladders, navigate uneven terrain, and access excavations safely
Work in environments with exposure to noise, dust, and operating heavy equipment
Standard Monday through Friday construction hours with occasional weekend availability as needed