Safety Coordinator

About Atkinson

Building our nation's infrastructure since 1926, Atkinson provides innovative design and construction solutions for heavy civil projects. We are committed to safely delivering complex, quality projects while building long-lasting, collaborative relationships with our clients.

The Safety Coordinator works to ensure the safety of employees, subcontractors, and the general public on the project. In addition, the safety professionals help conduct training for project employees and consult with project supervisors to develop safe work plans for all project phases and tasks.

• Oversee and ensure the safety of employees, subcontractors and general public
• Enforce corporate and project specific safety and health programs as well as federal, state and local safety standards
• Assist in development and coordination of project specific safety program
• Identify potential hazards and provide immediate input, advice, and direction to mitigate hazardous conditions and assure compliance
• Report project specific safety performance and future plans
• Develop, coordinate and implement overall project specific safety programs
• Work closely with field supervision to plan more complex safety aspects of the project construction including critical lifts, hazardous material handling, excavations, etc.
• Develop project specific safety training for jobsite personnel including subcontractors
• Ability to administer first aid and provide incident management onsite
• Ensure all incidents are investigated thoroughly and reported timely
• Conduct site-walks and report project-specific safety performance and future plans
• Working closely with field supervision to plan complex safety aspects of the project construction, including critical lifts, hazardous material handling, fire prevention, and evacuation

• Undergraduate degree in safety and health or related discipline preferred.
• Entry level or some relevant construction safety experience.
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 training preferred

We look for individuals who embody these core principles:

• Enthusiasm & Drive:
  Be punctual and dedicated, staying until work is done. Arrive early for meetings and events. Be a proactive team player – ask how you can help and be present. Take initiative, represent the company professionally (dress, demeanor), and build trust with your team, clients, and stakeholders. Proactively seek ways to contribute to team success and always maintain a positive attitude.
• Delivery & Performance:
  Reliably meet the expectations of your role and commitments. Understand and follow Atkinson's standard procedures. Take on new responsibilities, dig into the details, and bring solutions to problems. Take ownership, be accountable, and demonstrate responsiveness with a sense of urgency.
• Learning & Growth:
  Immerse yourself in Atkinson's culture, your team, and your community. Be engaged, accountable, and self-directed in your learning – be curious! Continuously build your technical expertise and grow your business acumen.

The work environment and requirements described below are representative of those necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this role.

The Physical Side of the Role
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This is an active, hands-on role. You can expect to be on your feet frequently, navigating active job sites with uneven terrain, stairs, ladders, and hoists. The work is physically demanding and requires a full range of motion, including bending, kneeling, and reaching. You’ll need to be comfortable frequently lifting and carrying materials up to 25 pounds, and occasionally up to 50 pounds.

This role requires the ability to communicate effectively, as well as visual acuity for reading plans and inspecting work. The role does include desk time in the office that may require prolonged periods of sitting for tasks like computer work, document review, and meetings.

Your Work Environment
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You’ll spend a significant amount of your time on active construction sites, which means being adaptable to all kinds of weather and moderate to loud noise levels, and comfortable in…