Job Description
Job Description
Build Your Career as a Field Safety Coordinator
Banks Construction Company is looking for an experienced, hands-on Field Safety Coordinator to support safety across our heavy civil construction operations. This role spends the majority of its time in the field working alongside crews, supervisors, and project leadership to identify hazards, improve work practices, provide safety coaching, and help create practical solutions that protect our people.
We’re looking for someone who takes a servant-leadership approach to safety, communicates well with field teams, and is committed to continuous learning and improvement.
About Banks Construction Company
Banks Construction Company is a third-generation, family-owned heavy civil and asphalt paving contractor serving the Charleston area. We are proud to be a local company with deep roots in the community and a strong focus on safety, teamwork, continuous improvement, and quality work. Our core values are Safety, Integrity, Team, and Excellence, and our team lives those values every day on our projects.
What You’ll Do
As a Field Safety Coordinator, you’ll work closely with our field teams to recognize hazards, improve work practices, provide training and coaching, and support incident prevention efforts.
Hazard Recognition & Continuous Improvement
- Conduct regular safety walks of jobsites to identify hazards and operational struggles
- Identify, implement, and execute appropriate controls and safeguards
- Document findings and ensure timely follow-up on identified deficiencies
- Work alongside crews to understand work practices and involve employees in developing practical solutions
- Spend the majority of your time in the field supporting our people
Safety Training & Coaching
- Assist with safety training for employees
- Address safety violations or concerns promptly through coaching and training
- Help supervisors communicate safety concerns effectively with their crews
- Collaborate with management and other stakeholders to implement safety initiatives and process improvements
- Lead from the front and provide confident, hands-on safety support
Incident Investigation & Reporting
- Investigate assigned incidents, good catches, and near misses to determine root causes and help prevent recurrence
- Document investigation findings and prepare reports for management and regulatory agencies as required
- Work directly with employees to understand the operational struggles that contributed to incidents
- Develop corrective actions and follow-up procedures to address identified issues
Policy Development & Compliance
- Assist with the development of comprehensive safety policies and procedures
- Help ensure company safety policies comply with applicable regulations and industry best practices
- Support continued improvement of company safety processes and expectations
What We’re Looking For
- 3+ years of Safety experience or combination of experience and education
- 3 years of safety experience on bridge, grading, and heavy highway construction projects preferred
- OSHA 30 Construction Certification, or the ability to obtain certification within one year of employment
- CHST, ASP, or equivalent certification, or the ability to obtain certification within one year of employment
- Knowledge of OSHA regulations and standards
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong leadership and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
- Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health and Safety or a related field preferred
- Ability to communicate clearly and build relationships with field personnel and supervisors
- Willingness to spend the majority of the workday in the field
- Availability to respond during assigned on-call hours
- Positive attitude and willingness to take ownership of assigned responsibilities
- Commitment to continuous learning and improvement
What Success Looks Like
The person in this role will:
- Maintain a servant attitude and focus on supporting the people of Banks Construction Company
- Consistently demonstrate a positive attitude and ownership of assigned responsibilities
- Build strong relationships with field employees and supervisors
- Proactively identify hazards and operational challenges
- Help teams develop practical, sustainable safety solutions
- Lead confidently while remaining approachable and willing to learn
- Continuously look for ways to improve themselves, the team, and our safety processes
Why Join Banks?
At Banks, you’ll be part of a people-first team that prioritizes safety and invests in the development and success of its employees.
- Competitive salary
- Competitive benefits package
- Opportunities for career growth and development
- A company with a strong reputation and deep roots in the Charleston community
- The opportunity to work directly with experienced heavy civil construction teams
- A culture focused on Safety, Integrity, Team, and Excellence