Project Health & Safety Coordinator (Lead Position)
2 days ago
Linden
Job Description Project Health & Safety Coordinator Location: Linden, NJ Employment Type: Hourly | Project Assignment Work Shift & Schedule: 5x10 Schedule - Day Shift & Night Shift opportunities available. Position Summary The Project Health & Safety Coordinator provides on-site health and safety support for construction and industrial projects. This role is responsible for assisting in the implementation, monitoring, and continuous improvement of project-specific health and safety programs to ensure compliance with applicable regulations, company standards, and client requirements. The Coordinator works closely with project management, operating units, and subcontractors to promote a strong safety culture and prevent incidents. Key Responsibilities Safety Program Support & Administration • Provide clerical and administrative support to project safety operations, including documentation control, recordkeeping, and reporting., • Assist in planning, implementing, and maintaining project health and safety programs, procedures, and protocols., • Monitor compliance with applicable federal, state, local, and client health and safety regulations., • Conduct routine inspections of work areas, job sites, equipment, and common areas to ensure compliance with safety standards., • Perform job site safety observations of field and craft personnel, documenting findings and recommending corrective actions., • Support the management and oversight of Safe Work Permit Programs, including but not limited to:, • Hot Work, • Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), • Confined Space Entry, • Other permit-required activities, • Participate in and support incident and near-miss investigations to determine root causes., • Collaborate with operating units and subcontractors to implement corrective and preventive actions., • Conduct and facilitate safety training sessions, orientations, and toolbox talks (e.g., TBSM, site safety orientations)., • Educate supervisors, managers, and project leaders on health and safety requirements and best practices., • Analyze health and safety data, trends, and observations to evaluate program effectiveness., • Review existing work practices and recommend improvements to reduce risk and enhance safety performance. Education • BCSP credentials such as CSP, CHST, or OHST, • Minimum of 3 years of construction safety field experience., • Local candidates preferred, but open to non-local candidates., • Willingness to travel for onsite project work as required., • Self-starter with the ability to work independently with minimal supervision., • Strong ability to collaborate effectively as part of a project team., • Excellent problem evaluation and problem-solving skills., • Professional and effective interaction with employees, supervisors, subcontractors, and clients., • Strong organizational and time management skills with attention to detail., • Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint). The physical demands described below are representative of those required to perform the essential functions of this role: • Frequent walking on active construction sites, including uneven surfaces., • Occasional climbing of stairs and ladders., • Hourly Rate: $45.00 – $60.00 per hour, commensurate with experience, • Mobilization / Demobilization: Mileage provided for non-local candidates