CONSTRUCTION SAFETY COORDINATOR

Our $200 million company, Dawson Construction LLC, has an immediate opening for a Safety Coordinator. This position is based in Bellingham, WA, which has been recognized as a top ten community in the nation. As people are our greatest asset, we are committed to being a great place to work and providing a culture of personal growth and development. We are actively looking for the right individual to round out our Safety team who is interested in building their career with Dawson.

POSITION OVERVIEW

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to be a key part of a successful team with a strong safety culture. The Safety Coordinator provides innovative solutions to ensure the successful and safe execution of various construction projects, is responsible for assisting in all aspects of the Safety department function, and implements the company’s safety and health programs, policies, and training. Overnight travel to Alaska and other jobsites will occasionally be required, as well as carrying out duties in varying work environments including wide-ranging weather conditions/terrains and traveling as required for projects.

Essential Functions

· Become a valued resource and engage with field employees to ensure safety is an everyday topic and contribute to a safe working environment for everyone.

· Be familiar with WAC and federal safety regulations and how they are applied within the construction process.

· Work directly with project superintendents, subcontractors, and other project stakeholders to ensure the Dawson Safety policies are constantly implemented.

· Audit field operations for compliance with regulatory standards and the corporate safety policy and report to project superintendents and project managers.

· Conduct near-miss and accident investigations to identify root causes, corrective actions, and draft incident reports.

· Provide formal and informal safety training.

· Identify and track leading safety & quality metrics.

· Bring ideas and enthusiasm to contribute to our pursuit of safety excellence.

· Expectation is to spend 60% or more time in the field.

Requirements

· Minimum 2-3 years' construction safety experience within the general building industry

· Bachelor's Degree in Safety/Quality and/or Risk Management preferred; High school diploma or GED required

· OSHA 30 Certification preferred

· Basic knowledge of construction safety, current Federal OSHA, and WA DOSH requirements

· Ability to work effectively with a team

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills

· Strong organizational and time management skills

· Ability to travel 10% of the time

· Fluency in Spanish preferred

· All qualified candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• Compensation - $70,000 to $85,000 annual salary
• Annual Bonus; depends upon individual and company performance.
• Comprehensive benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO ,401k plan, Paid Holidays, and additional voluntary benefits.

We offer competitive pay, excellent benefits, a culture of continuous improvement and opportunity for career advancement through continued company growth.

Apply at www.dawson.com/careers

Contact careers@dawson.com if you have questions

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans and Drug Free Workplace

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $70,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Travel requirement:

• Travel

Experience:

• construction or related: 3 years (Required)
• Safety: 3 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Safety Certification (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Bellingham, WA 98225: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person