Construction Safety Coordinator

Alliant is seeking a dedicated and experienced Construction Safety Coordinator to join our team in Greer, SC.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform daily construction safety oversight visits, inspections, and audits across a variety of construction environments.
• Investigate and assess health and safety-related complaints, workplace accidents, hazardous material incidents, and other potential risks.
• Identify and mitigate physical, biological, and chemical hazards in alignment with regulatory standards and client expectations.
• Evaluate equipment, materials, and operational processes to ensure safe practices for employees, site visitors, and the general public.
• Monitor subcontractor compliance with site-specific health and safety programs and provide improvement recommendations.
• Collaborate with all organizational levels and regulatory authorities to ensure effective safety protocols.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of inspections, interviews, observations, and follow-up activities.
• Deliver impactful safety training and guidance to subcontractors and stakeholders to foster a strong safety culture.
• Design and implement proactive frameworks to reduce incidents and continuously improve safety outcomes.
• Validate the safety and functionality of tools and equipment used on-site.
• Review and approve subcontractor safety plans, including those related to crane lifts, excavations, confined spaces, blasting, and more.
• Conduct emergency preparedness drills and lead training sessions on emergency response procedures.
• Support contract vetting by working with procurement, security, and third-party services (e.g., ISNetworld) to ensure contractor safety standards.
• Lead weekly safety meetings and coordinate with professionals across construction, security, and general industry safety domains.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Proven ability to coach personnel effectively on safe work practices during site visits.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in construction safety, with a strong background in hoisting and rigging, electrical safety, and trenching/excavation.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, with experience presenting to senior leadership and project teams.
• Strong knowledge of applicable safety standards (ANSI, ASTM) and federal/state OSHA regulations.
• Exceptional organization and documentation skills; able to maintain accurate records of all safety activities.
• Comfortable working at heights using ladders or scaffolding.
• Self-motivated, dependable team player with a proactive mindset and strong work ethic.
• OSHA 510 certification (Occupational Safety and Health Standards for the Construction Industry) is required.
• Flexibility to work varied hours, including during seasonal shutdowns, based on project demands.

Preferred Qualifications (not required but favorable):

• Completion of any of the following OSHA courses:
• OSHA 2055: Cranes in Construction
• OSHA 7215: Silica in Construction, Maritime, and General Industries
• OSHA 7405: Fall Hazard Awareness in Construction
• OSHA 7415: OSHA Construction Industry Requirements (Major Hazards and Prevention)
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and other documentation tools.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, coordinate, and support teams while fostering a culture of safety and compliance.

Education/Experience Required:

• Minimum of 3 years’ hands-on experience in construction safety.
• Bachelor's degree in safety, industrial hygiene, engineering, or a related technical discipline preferred (equivalent specialized training may be considered).
• CSP certification or eligibility to sit for the CSP exam preferred.