A leading mechanical contractor is seeking a Safety Coordinator to support and promote a strong safety culture across active construction projects throughout South Florida. This is a highly field-oriented position, spending approximately 90% of time in the field and 10% in the office. The Safety Coordinator will conduct jobsite inspections, lead safety training, perform incident investigations, ensure regulatory compliance, and serve as the primary liaison between company personnel and General Contractor safety teams. The ideal candidate has a strong construction safety background, experience supporting commercial construction projects, and the ability to communicate effectively in both English and Spanish.
Responsibilities:
* Conduct routine and unannounced safety inspections at active construction sites
* Inspect employees, work practices, equipment, vehicles, tools, and jobsite conditions
Ensure compliance with: OSHA standards, ANSI requirements, NFPA requirements, GC safety programs, Site-specific safety plans, and Company safety policies
* Document inspection findings, violations, corrective actions, and safety observations
* Lead new hire safety orientation and ongoing employee safety training
* Conduct toolbox talks, safety stand-downs, and project-specific safety meetings
* Investigate incidents, near misses, and workplace injuries
* Complete incident reports and root cause analyses
* Track corrective actions and follow through to completion
* Audits and inspections
* Coordinate with project managers, superintendents, field personnel, and general contractors
* Maintain safety records, training documentation, and regulatory compliance files
Qualifications:
* 5+ years of construction safety experience, preferably supporting mechanical, plumbing, HVAC, or specialty trade contractors
* OSHA 30 certification required; OSHA 500 certification strongly preferred
* Experience supporting highly regulated construction environments such as healthcare facilities, hospitals, fuel systems, medical gas projects, high-rise commercial construction, sports and entertainment venues, correctional facilities, or similar complex construction projects
* Ability to conduct safety training and jobsite inspections
* Conversational Spanish required
* Experience with incident investigations and root cause analysis
* Strong understanding of: OSHA regulations, Fall protection, PPE requirements, Lockout/Tagout, Confined space safety, Hazard communication, and Heavy equipment safety
* Strong documentation and report-writing skills
* Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams)
* Ability to travel throughout South Florida daily