What are the responsibilities and job description for the Syracuse Safety Coordinator position at Hewitt Young?
Safety Coordinator (Non-Union)
Syracuse, NY, US
Professional - Salaried
At Hewitt Young, excellence is our standard. We look for Builders who take ownership, push through challenges, and care about results as much as their craft. When you join our team, you earn your edge every day, and make sure it pays off.
Role Mission:
The Safety Coordinator exists to support and execute Hewitt Young's safety programs in the field, ensuring compliance, accurate documentation, and consistent reinforcement of safety standards across all job sites. This role helps drive day-to-day safety execution, so every employee goes home safely.
Core Responsibilities:
- Conduct job-site safety visits, audits, and observations to identify hazards and reinforce expectations.
- Support incident and near-miss investigations, including documentation and follow-up actions.
- Maintain accurate and timely safety documentation, logs, and compliance records.
- Assist in delivering safety training and ensuring all required certifications are completed.
- Reinforce safety expectations with field teams through consistent presence and communication.
- Partner with Foremen, Project Managers, and field teams to support safety execution of work.
- Monitor job sites for compliance with OSHA and HY safety standards.
- Escalate safety risks, violations, or concerns to leadership as needed.
- Working knowledge of OSHA regulations and construction safety practices.
- OSHA 510 Certification.
- Strong attention to detail with documentation and reporting.
- Ability to communicate clearly and confidently with field teams.
- Strong follow-through and accountability.
- Comfortable working in active job site environments.
- Organized and able to manage multiple job sites and priorities.
WHAT YOU'LL FIND HERE AT HEWITT YOUNG:
At Hewitt Young, we don't just fill roles - we build careers! Above all we take pride in our work.
Every project reflects who we are, how we operate, and the standards we stand behind.
If you're driven, accountable, and ready to grow, you'll find your place here.
Hewitt Young is an equal opportunity employer and consider all applicants without regard to any legally protected status.
Salary : $70,000 - $95,000