Construction Safety Coordinator in Jacksonville Beach, FL

Job Title: Construction Safety Coordinator

Location: Jacksonville Beach, FLJob Type: Full-Time | On-SiteEstimated Start Date: ASAPSalary Range: $70,000 

About the Company

An established general contractor founded in 1999, delivering high-quality construction solutions across the Carolinas, Mid-Atlantic, and Southeast United States. With regional offices throughout Virginia, North Carolina, Georgia, and Florida, the company specializes in healthcare, financial services, commercial/administrative, and light-industrial construction.

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Construction Safety Coordinator to oversee and enhance jobsite safety across active construction projects. This role is critical in ensuring OSHA compliance, promoting a strong safety culture, and supporting project teams from preconstruction through project completion.

The Safety Coordinator will work closely with superintendents, subcontractors, and leadership to maintain safe, compliant, and productive job sites.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, implement, communicate, and monitor jobsite safety policies in compliance with federal, state, and local OSHA regulations

• Conduct regular jobsite safety inspections; identify potential hazards and recommend corrective actions

• Investigate accidents, incidents, and near-misses and coordinate corrective measures with safety leadership

• Develop and deliver safety training programs, including new-hire orientation and job-specific hazard training

• Maintain current knowledge of OSHA regulations, safety codes, and industry best practices

• Review superintendent toolbox talks to ensure accuracy and compliance

• Prepare and maintain safety documentation, reports, and records

• Encourage prompt reporting of unsafe conditions and workplace injuries

• Support emergency response efforts and demonstrate competence in handling jobsite incidents

• Perform additional safety-related duties as assigned

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field preferred (or equivalent experience)

• Minimum 3–5 years of experience overseeing jobsite safety in commercial construction

• Strong working knowledge of OSHA standards and compliance requirements

• Experience supporting ground-up projects in healthcare, financial, commercial, or light-industrial sectors preferred

• Ability to travel 60–75% of the time (short-duration trips)

• Valid driver’s license and ability to visit multiple job sites

Skills & Competencies

• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills

• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities

• Ability to work effectively with all levels of management and subcontractors

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

• Strong judgment and decision-making skills

• Ability to manage changing priorities in a fast-paced environment

• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the primary workplace language

Physical Demands

• Ability to stand, walk, sit, climb stairs, and inspect active construction sites

• Occasional light lifting (up to 10 lbs.)

• Regular use of laptop, tablet, phone, and other office equipment

• Ability to communicate verbally and visually in both jobsite and office environments

Work Environment

• Combination of office settings and active indoor/outdoor construction sites

• Exposure to weather conditions, noise, moving equipment, and construction materials

• Required use of personal protective equipment (PPE), including hard hat, safety glasses, safety vest, gloves, and appropriate footwear

Equal Opportunity Statement

The employer is an equal opportunity employer. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

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