Safety Field Administrator

Safety Field Administrator - Contract to Hire

At JH Kelly
, we’re seeking a proactive, detail-oriented Safety Field Administrator to join our Safety team in Boise, , and contribute to maintaining the highest safety standards on our construction projects. This role is very physical—the candidate has to be able to climb stairs, walk extensively over uneven terrain, work in cold weather, and work overtime as needed. If you’re energized by supporting safety initiatives, thriving in a dynamic field environment, and committed to fostering a safe workplace, this is your opportunity to make a mark with a legacy construction leader.

This is a contract-to-hire role with the potential to become a permanent position.

Celebrating over a century of excellence, JH Kelly is a fourth-generation, family-owned construction powerhouse known for tackling complex commercial and heavy industrial projects. With offices in Vancouver, Longview, Seattle, Bellingham, WA, and Milwaukie, OR, we’re an industry leader fueled by an award-winning team committed to safety, quality, and a dynamic, tight-knit culture. Learn more about our story at

We’re searching for a self-starter who dives into challenges, anticipates needs, and delivers results with precision. You’re organized, communicative, and adept at managing safety data, conducting orientations, and providing on-site support while building strong relationships with team members, subcontractors, and craft workers. Bilingual in Spanish and English (fluent speaker) is required.

The Safety Field Administrator plays a key role in assisting and collaborating with experienced Safety Professionals in implementing and maintaining safety programs and procedures on construction sites. This position offers a unique opportunity to gain practical safety experience within a dynamic commercial construction environment.

Pay Range: $20–$28 per hour (DOE), FLSA non-exempt (overtime eligible).

• Utilize strong computer skills to manage safety-related data, records, and reports. Ensure accuracy and timeliness in updating safety databases and generating necessary reports for management and regulatory agencies.
• Conduct new-hire orientations, including speaking in front of groups.
• Proactively communicate safety and loss control policies and procedures.
• Assist with the substance abuse program.
• Provide information for weekly safety meetings.
• Provide on-site field support to employees and safety personnel.
• Assist the Safety team with hazard assessments in the field.
• Assist with Accident/incident investigations, reporting, and recordkeeping.
• Coordinate with, manage, and monitor subcontractors’ safety on a project.
• Assist with trainings such as respirator training, forklift operation, and fall protection.

• Audits (PTPs, Equipment inspections, NEHW permits).
• Being a presence in the field and serving as a resource.

• Submit forms to get materials approved for use on site.
• Conduct a weekly inventory of materials in use.
• Conduct a weekly inventory of materials in storage.
• Track locations of material storage containers/areas.
• Maintain proper signage on all material storage areas.
• Ensure current Safety Data Sheets (SDS) or equivalent are maintained and located in proper areas.
• Conduct worksite audits for proper material use (ensure all crews understand the SDS/hazards for materials they are using).

• Assisting with new hire paperwork and training documentation.
• Assisting with jobsite weekly requirements (site admin):
  Updating cover sheet, Incident summary, Scanning all PTPs, Scanning field inspections, Scanning in toolbox talks.
• Assisting with field paperwork binders and file folders (ensuring crews have the necessary paperwork and do not run out to slow down work).
• Assisting with normal safety audits.
• Assisting with PPE inventory (Fall protection, Spill kits, Standard PPE).
• Submitting quarterly logs (Chainfall, Rigging, Fall pro, Assured grounding, Fire Extinguisher) – may be overseen by another team.

• Experience: Minimum of one (1) year of experience in…