Safety Coordinator [ Entry-Level]

Nichols Contracting, Inc. (NCI) is a family-owned and operated Construction and Contracting business headquartered in Columbia, MD with offices in Richmond VA, Royal Palm Beach and Orlando FL with a team of 250 plus employees. NCI is a full-service general contractor focused on providing premier services in all aspects of the construction process, from concept to completion. We manage a broad range of commercial construction projects, including new construction, tenant fit outs, and renovations. NCI services a diverse group of markets including federal, state, and local governments, as well as a variety of corporate and special industry organizations that require complex life safety and critical infrastructure needs.

The Safety Coordinator is an entry-level role and NCI's safety presence in the field. Working primarily on active job sites, the Coordinator audits work, coaches crews and field leaders, covers high-risk activities, and responds quickly to incidents and safety concerns. The role supports NCI's data center, general contracting and elevator work, where growth in self-perform work and crew size has increased exposure and the need for hands-on safety leadership.

Essential Functions:

• Site audits: conduct frequent, documented safety audits throughout the life of each project; track corrective actions to closure.
• Coaching: coach crews, foremen and field leadership, with extra attention to new foremen, new hires and larger or less experienced crews.
• Preconstruction and pre-op meetings: attend pre-cons and safety pre-op meetings and help crews plan work safely before it starts.
• High-risk activities: be on site for crane picks, trenching and excavation, confined space entries, scaffolding and other high-risk work.
• Incident response: respond quickly to incidents and safety concerns; support investigations, root-cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Performance evaluation: assess the safety performance of project teams, field leadership and subcontractors, and report findings.
• Client engagement: represent NCI at client and owner safety meetings and weekly project meetings with major general contractors and owners.
• Training support: assist with toolbox talks, new hire orientation and field training as needed.
• Culture: promote a strong, proactive safety culture through daily engagement with the field.
• Majority of time spent outdoors on active construction sites in varying weather.
• Daily driving between job sites across the assigned territory; occasional overnight travel.
• Occasional early, late or weekend work to cover crane picks, critical activities and incident response
• Other duties as assigned.

Desired Skills and Competencies:

• Bachelor of Science in Safety Management, Occupational Safety and Health, or a similar degree (required).
• OSHA 30-Hour Construction (required).
• No prior work experience or additional certifications required; this is an entry-level position with on-the-job training and mentoring.
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable Motor Vehicle Record (MVR).
• Strong communication skills and a willingness to learn, coach and build relationships in the field.
• Proficient with mobile devices and Microsoft Office.
• Bilingual English/Spanish a plus.

Benefits: 401k, Health Insurance (Medical, Dental and Vision) PTO, Employer Paid Life Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement, Paid Holidays and much more

Salary:

Physical Demands:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to independently ascend and descend stairs.
• Ability to independently reach, twist, and bend.
• Ability to independently remain stationary for extended periods of time; and
• Ability to independently lift up to 30 pounds when required by work assignment.
• Able to walk, stand, climb ladders and stairs, and work at heights and in confined areas, with required PPE

Employee Acknowledgement: have read the above position description, and I understand and agree with the terms and requirements for this position. I also understand and agree that such requirements may be amended and/or adjusted at any time.

Persons with mental and physical disabilities as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act are eligible for this position as long as they can perform the essential functions of the job after reasonable accommodations are made to their known limitations. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such people may not be eligible for this position.

Pay: $70,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• This position requires daily travel between multiple job sites throughout the assigned territory, as well as occasional overnight travel. Are you willing and able to meet these travel requirements?
• This role may require occasional early morning, evening, or weekend work to support crane picks, critical project activities, and incident response. Are you available to work outside of standard business hours when needed?
• Are you able to walk extensively on active construction sites, stand for prolonged periods, climb ladders and stairs, and work at heights and in confined spaces while wearing required personal protective equipment (PPE)?
• Do you possess a valid driver's license and have reliable transportation to travel between multiple job sites on a daily basis?

Work Location: In person

Salary : $70,000 - $80,000