Safety Coordinator Tampa, FL

Overview

Are you passionate about building a strong safety culture and ensuring every team member goes home safely at the end of the day? We’re seeking a dedicated Safety Coordinator to join our team in Tampa, FL. This hybrid position combines office-based responsibilities with regular travel—by car or plane—to commercial roofing job sites across multiple states. You’ll play a key role in strengthening our health and safety program by conducting inspections, mentoring field supervisors, and setting the standard for safety and compliance across all operations.

• Setting the standards for safety on our commercial roofing projects.
• Working with crews during visits to reinforce company safety standards. Often conducting follow up training when issues are observed.
• Mentoring Field Supervisors in safety topics and developing rapport to ensure strong communication exists between the Safety Team and crews.
• Inspecting job sites to ensure all crew members are adhering to safety standards and documenting any deficiencies in the inspection so we can improve.
• Completing inspection checklist and assigning a score for each job visit.
• Documenting and photographing any safety violations while on site.
• Performing accident investigations, gathering pictures, and communicating with Safety Director in a timely basis.
• Issuing violation notices and stop-work orders when needed.
• Conferring with Project Managers and Field Manager to explain regulations and recommend actions for serious safety violations.

Education & Certifications

• Associate degree or completion of a trade/technical school required
• OSHA 10- or 30-Hour certification (or basic knowledge of construction safety); certification preferred

Experience

• 1–5 years in a safety-related role, ideally within construction or general industry
• Commercial roofing or field inspection experience a plus

Skills & Requirements

• Minimum 18 years of age with a valid driver’s license and insurable driving record
• Bilingual in English and Spanish required
• Strong communication, mentoring, and relationship-building skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and basic computer applications
• Physically able to lift 50+ lbs., bend, climb ladders, and work in varying weather conditions
• Willing and able to travel regularly between job sites (Within Florida and out-of-state locations)

• Work is performed in a hybrid environment (including office, roof tops, customer spaces, vehicles and warehouses). Repetitive bending and stooping with frequent lifting up to 75 pounds is required.
• Repetitive finger/hand/forearm motion necessary for completing data entry or taking pictures of a worksite. Ability to manipulate keyboards, telephone keypads and copy equipment essential. Talking and listening required for answering telephones and conversing personally with customers and staff.
• Travel will average 75% depending on customer needs and visits to sites/customers by car, bus or airplane.
• Must be able to lift and set up a ladder weighing up to 75 pounds.
• Must be able to climb ladders on commercial roofs at a height of 20 to 40 feet.
• Must be able to climb a ladder or stairs to get onto a rooftop to conduct an inspection.
• Must be able to work at heights ranging from a single story to multi-story building.
• Must be able to wear a full, body harness when necessary for fall protection.
• Must be able to wear a respirator when necessary due to the environment.
• Must be able to work in extreme weather conditions ranging from extreme cold to extreme heat and other inclement weather circumstances.