Safety Coordinator Job at KODIAK Construction Recruiting & Staffing, Rochester, NY

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  • KODIAK Construction Recruiting & Staffing
  • Rochester, NY

Job Description

Safety Coordinator / Safety Manager

Location: Rochester, NY

Start: ASAP – urgent hire

Compensation: Competitive pay + fuel card + vehicle allowance + strong benefits package

Team Size Supported: 70–88 field employees

Certifications: OSHA 500 or OSHA 510 preferred, not required

Position Summary

Our client is urgently seeking a Safety Coordinator/Safety Manager to support a busy construction operation in Rochester, NY. This role will provide hands-on safety leadership across multiple job sites, supporting 70–88 field employees and helping strengthen the company’s safety culture. Candidates can come from any industry, though construction experience is highly preferred.

If you’re proactive, people-oriented, and passionate about training and supporting field teams, this position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact while growing your safety career.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide daily safety oversight across job sites supporting 70–88 field employees.
  • Conduct site walks, hazard assessments, safety audits, and incident investigations.
  • Lead orientations, toolbox talks, and ongoing training.
  • Coach and mentor crews — willingness to train and elevate others is essential.
  • Maintain all safety documentation, reporting, and OSHA compliance.
  • Collaborate with operations, superintendents, and project leadership to identify risks and corrective actions.
  • Support continuous improvement and rollout of new safety initiatives.

Required Qualifications

  • Safety experience in construction or another industrial/commercial environment (construction preferred).
  • OSHA 500 or 510 preferred (not required) .
  • Ability to build trust, communicate clearly, and coach field teams.
  • Strong documentation and organizational skills.
  • Valid driver’s license (fuel card + vehicle allowance provided).

Project & Role Details

  • Supports 70–88 field employees across ongoing construction projects in the Rochester area.
  • Full-time, long-term role with competitive pay, strong benefits, and mobility perks.
  • Opportunity to grow into broader safety leadership as the operation expands.

Why This Role Matters

With dozens of employees working across multiple sites, this safety role is essential to maintaining compliance, reducing incidents, and ensuring every team member goes home safe. You’ll be the key point of safety leadership for the field teams.

Job Tags

Full time, Immediate start,

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