What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Safety Coordinator - Water & Wastewater Construction position at McCarthy Building Companies, Inc.?
McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. is America's premier, 100% employee-owned commercial construction company. With offices nationwide, we specialize in a wide range of project types that are as diverse and wide-ranging as the communities in which we build. Our innovative teams collaborate with clients and industry partners throughout the project life cycle, starting in the earliest stages of design, throughout construction and beyond project completion. McCarthy’s reputation for tackling the toughest building challenges starts with our focus on developing high-performing individuals and teams. We do this through our award-winning training programs, a best-in-class Total Rewards benefits program, and a focus on equipping diverse teams of employee owners through a connected and inclusive culture aligned with our core values of: Genuine. We, Not I. All In.
How do McCarthy partners define our culture?
The Project Safety Coordinator shall be responsible for overall administration of the safety guidelines on the Project Site and to grow their own knowledge pertaining to safety and the construction process. They must take an active role in their personal development and seek opportunities to gain experience in the field.
Responsibilities
How do McCarthy partners define our culture?
- We Live Our Core Values: We do whatever it takes to deliver on our promises with honesty and integrity.
- We are Employee Owned: We are personally invested in building the things people need in our communities.
- We Feel Like a Family: We value genuine connections and help each other succeed in an inclusive environment.
- We are Builders: We respect the work we do and everyone who helps make it happen safely.
The Project Safety Coordinator shall be responsible for overall administration of the safety guidelines on the Project Site and to grow their own knowledge pertaining to safety and the construction process. They must take an active role in their personal development and seek opportunities to gain experience in the field.
Responsibilities
- Monitor safety efforts of subcontractors and McCarthy employees, conducting project safety “Tool Box” meetings weekly and enforcing safety guidelines utilizing disciplinary policy
- Oversee issuance of new hire safety documents and lead the immersion of new employees and subcontractors into the McCarthy safety culture
- Coordinate with project supervision to ensure personal protective equipment/safety materials and first aid supplies are available and utilized, and all safety documents are posted on-site
- Maintain project OSHA 300 log of injuries/illnesses, investigating all reports and coordinating corrective measures
- Conduct safety/health inspections at least twice/month, coordinating responses and compliance reports with McCarthy’s insurance company
- Record/forward copies of all safety-related meetings, programs, citations, etc. to division safety director
- Prior internship experience supporting safety efforts of large healthcare or commercial projects, preferred
- Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health and Safety or related field
- CHST certification
- Bilingual (English-Spanish) preferred
- Ability to work with all construction groups – management, owners, trades and subcontractors
- Ability to manage/administer safety orientations, oversee substance abuse program, investigate/report on injuries/illnesses/near misses and perform other various safety functions on-site
- Excellent communication, organization, decision-making and problem-solving skills