Job Description
Job Description
Berg Construction is seeking a Construction Safety Coordinator to support safety operations across multiple active jobsites. This role is ideal for a developing safety professional who is passionate about jobsite safety, comfortable working in the field, and eager to grow within a construction-focused safety career. The Safety Coordinator will work closely with project teams to help maintain safe working conditions, support compliance efforts and reinforce Berg's commitment to safety excellence.
This position offers exposure to heavy civil construction environments and is a blended role with time spent in an office setting and field facing.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support Jobsite Safety Operations: Assist in implementing and maintaining site-specific safety programs across multiple jobsites, ensuring consistent application of company policies and regulatory requirements.
- Collaborate with Field & Project Teams: Work alongside Field Operations, Project Management, General Contractors, and trade partners to support safe work practices and coordinate safety-related activities onsite
- Monitor Jobsite Conditions: Regularly walk active construction sites to identify hazards, verify mitigation measures, and reinforce compliance with OSHA regulations and project-specific safety requirements.
- Assist with Incident Documentation: Support the documentation of injuries, incidents, and near misses, ensuring reports are completed accurately and submitted in a timely manner.
- Verify Hazard Assessments: Review and sign daily safety paperwork to confirm proper hazard identification; job hazard analyses, and mitigation planning are in place.
- Conduct Inspections & Audits: Complete routine safety inspections, audits, and observations, documenting findings and working with field leadership to address issues.
- Maintain Safety Records: Assist with collecting, organizing, and maintaining safety documentation and training records following orientations, toolbox talks, and safety meetings.
- Participate in Safety Meetings: Attend and actively contribute to jobsite safety meetings, orientations, and coordination meetings as required.
- Stay Current on Safety Standards: Keep up to date on OSHA regulations, industry trends, and evolving safety best practices, helping implement updates as new risks or requirements emerge.
- Support Emergency Response: Assist with emergency response efforts as needed, maintaining calm and clear communication in high-pressure situations.
Requirements:
- High School Diploma or equivalent required; bachelor's degree in safety or construction management or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience preferred
- 3–5 years of experience in a construction safety role or equivalent field/project experience in commercial or industrial construction preferred
- Current First Aid / CPR certification required
- Workers Compensation knowledge and work experience preferred
- Proficient with Microsoft Suites
- Knowledge of Department of Transportation (DOT) requirements/standards
- Strong organizational skills
- Ability to work independently
- Strong communicator at all levels
- Problem-solving and organizational skills
Work Environment:
- Primarily field-based on active construction sites
- Regular exposure to weather elements, loud noise, moving machinery, and airborne particles
- Must be comfortable working in high-risk and high-intensity environments
- Appropriate PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required and provided
Physical Demands:
- Navigate active construction sites, including climbing stairs, ladders, and scaffolding
- Work at heights and in confined spaces when necessary
- Lift and carry up to 50 pounds occasionally
- Maintain visual and auditory awareness of site hazards (e.g., alarms, machinery)
- Stand, stoop, crouch, and walk for extended periods
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. This job description is subject to change at any time, and does not express or imply an employment contract. Employment with Berg Construction, LLC is employment at will.
Company DescriptionBerg Construction is an excavation / site work contractor that has completed work in multiple sectors, from residential to government contracts. Established in 2000 and incorporated in 2004 we have the manpower and equipment to complete public and private work of any size. Our spectrum of services includes commercial utilities and site work, residential excavating and site work, waste management and golf courses. Berg was built on the principle of teamwork and the foundation of a strong work ethic. To build enduring infrastructure, we must have highly capable, autonomous, and trustworthy teams.
We are continually working to build a team of the best people who are eager to grow and teach.
Company Description
Berg Construction is an excavation / site work contractor that has completed work in multiple sectors, from residential to government contracts. Established in 2000 and incorporated in 2004 we have the manpower and equipment to complete public and private work of any size. Our spectrum of services includes commercial utilities and site work, residential excavating and site work, waste management and golf courses. Berg was built on the principle of teamwork and the foundation of a strong work ethic. To build enduring infrastructure, we must have highly capable, autonomous, and trustworthy teams.\n\nWe are continually working to build a team of the best people who are eager to grow and teach.