The Role

The Safety Coordinator works to ensure the safety of employees, subcontractors, and the general public on the project. In addition, the safety professionalshelp conduct training for project employees and consult with project supervisors to develop safe work plans for all project phases and tasks. There will be no rotation; this position is for second shift and includes overnight.

Responsibilities

• 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

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in safety and health or related discipline preferred

• Preferred candidate with Underground Safety Experience

• Entry-level or some relevant construction safety experience

• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 training preferred

• Alignment to our Standards of Excellence: self-motivated, results-oriented, adaptable, team player, accountable, ethical, innovative, resilient, builds relationships, builds people/teams and followership, sets direction and executes

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: 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. You99ll 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: You99ll 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 elevated or confined work areas with moving mechanical equipment and with the fast-paced nature of a project in progress. You will also spend time in a typical office setting with moderate noise levels. Your safety is our top priority, and you99ll be expected to follow Atkinson Construction99s safety policies and procedures, and all applicable laws, at all locations.

Our High-Performing Culture: This is a demanding, high-performance environment. We are looking for candidates who are energized by challenge, thrive under pressure, and are prepared to do what it takes to achieve exceptional results. Success in this role requires significant commitment, including flexibility to work extended hours, especially during critical project phases or client deadlines. Beyond regular working hours, there will be occasions where business needs require your attention, particularly for time-sensitive matters or emergencies. You are expected to monitor and respond to communications (phone calls, emails, text messages) as required to address these situations effectively. Your ability to manage these expectations and be responsive when critical issues arise is key to your success in this role and our collective success as a team.

A Drug Free Workplace: Atkinson promotes a drug free workplace. A pre-employment drug 3fitness for duty4 screening is required, and the company conducts random quarterly drug 3fitness for duty4 tests.

Atkinson offers a total compensation package that includes base salary, bonus potential, and a comprehensive benefit package that includes health benefits (medical and dental plans), paid time off (vacation, sick and holiday), financial benefits (retirement plan with both match and annual company contribution, life insurance, short and long term disability, and commuter benefits). Additional benefits include fitness reimbursement, healthcare and dependent care pre-tax spending plans, tuition reimbursement, back-up daycare and family support benefits, EAP, work life assistance and a holiday contribution program. Base salaries will be determined by factors such as geographic location, education, skills, experience, and market considerations. For this role the base salary range is $80,000 to $145,000.