Coordinates safety programs on construction sites through daily inspections, pre-task planning, hazard identification, equipment and tool checks, incident response, root cause analysis, safety reporting, employee retraining, and regulatory compliance. Works with project teams, foremen, clients, and safety leadership to correct hazards, manage permits and documentation, and prevent injuries. Requires frequent site walking and occasional travel to local and out-of-town job sites.
McKenney’s is the Southeast’s most trusted name in facility construction, operation, and maintenance. For over 75 years, our proven approach has delivered high-quality, energy-efficient solutions at every stage of a building’s lifecycle—Design, Build, Controls & Monitoring, and Maintenance & Repair. We specialize in HVAC, process piping, plumbing, and building automation, supported by in-house engineering, fabrication, installation, and commissioning teams to ensure cost-effective, high-quality delivery.
As a Project Safety Coordinator in the field, you will help the entire safety team be responsible for project safety accountability programs, accident, and fire protection programs, and maintaining full compliance with company, client, and state/federal safety regulations.
DUTIES & ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
JOB SITE INSPECTIONS
ASSIST PROJECT LEADERSHIP IN JOB SAFETY PREPLANNING
MOBILE EQUIPMENT AND TOOLS INSPECTIONS
INCIDENT RESPONSE AND ROOT CAUSE ANALYSIS
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND CHARACTERISTICS
WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL EFFORT
As a Project Safety Coordinator in the field, you will help the entire safety team be responsible for project safety accountability programs, accident, and fire protection programs, and maintaining full compliance with company, client, and state/federal safety regulations.
DUTIES & ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
- Participate in daily flex and stretch
- Attend GC daily Safety Huddle
- Promptly respond to GC Safety requests
- Engage with the Field personnel to provide solutions that enhance safety
- Work with Safety Manager to align and execute McKenney’s safety strategy
- Report site conditions/behaviors and risk reduction plans to the Senior Safety Manager
JOB SITE INSPECTIONS
- Perform multiple construction site walks daily. Work with crew foreman to evaluate ongoing work activities to ensure the safety of the crews performing the tasks.
- Participate in daily pre-task planning sessions in the work area to help identify risks and ensure alignment from every crew member.
- Generate reports through observations or other formats as determined by the onsite Safety team leader including specific violations and potential at-risk behaviors. Review reports with Safety onsite team leader and or Sr. Safety Manager.
- Stop the job immediately if imminent danger is presented by uncontrolled hazards and coordinate correction/resolution of hazard(s). Other inspections are done by request from employees, project management, department management, and OSHA Compliance and Consulting walkthroughs.
ASSIST PROJECT LEADERSHIP IN JOB SAFETY PREPLANNING
- Work with an onsite Safety team leader, project team, and Sr. Safety Manager to pre-determine needs for the job and workers before the job starts through Job Safety Analysis. Address needs for required certifications, project site orientation, safety training, or standards review to avoid delays or violations after the job starts.
- Handle daily and weekly customer-required safety administration (i.e., permits Pre-Task Plans, etc.,).
- Address and see through to completion emerging safety issues identified by McKenney's team members, client partners, and building owners.
- Attend project 3-week lookahead meetings and “Clear A Path” training before work commences in new areas concerning forecasting hazards and coordinating control measures before work starts.
MOBILE EQUIPMENT AND TOOLS INSPECTIONS
- Inspect mobile equipment for proper material handling and transporting as well as operational items related to safety (i.e., tires, lights, and signage).
- Perform equipment and tool inspections
- Ensure all pre-shift inspections are completed and documented, as needed.
- Partner with the project team and Foremen to coordinate all equipment/tool follow-up procedures to correct out-of-service items.
- Perform inspections consisting of job-use items such as PPE, ladders, welding rigs, etc.
INCIDENT RESPONSE AND ROOT CAUSE ANALYSIS
- Report to the incident scene promptly and contain area and ensure appropriate medical attention is provided and the scene is secured to prevent further injury or damage.
- Partner with the onsite Safety team leader and Sr. Safety Manager to coordinate and complete the process of completing the Incident Report to McKenney’s Safety and HR
- Work with the onsite Safety team leader and Sr. Safety Manager to complete a Root Cause Analysis (RCA) using McKenney’s model to identify key contributing factors to help prevent a recurrence. The process may include personnel interviews, pictures, safety procedure adherence, and incident re-enactment.
- Implement re-training of employees related to the incident as required.
- Perform action steps to be noted and administered for future prevention.
- Performs other functions as may be directed by the Senior Safety Manager and Corporate Safety Director
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Must have at least 3+ years of field experience with demonstrable efforts in project safety efforts
- OSHA 500 / 510
- Understanding of construction OSHA (federal or state, as appropriate based on location) and willingness to uphold McKenney’s safety expectations
- High school diploma or GED
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- At least 5 years of mechanical contractor trade experience a plus.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND CHARACTERISTICS
- Recognize hazardous situations and recommend corrective measures.
- Strong technical skills related to construction safety
- Good interpersonal communication skills.
- Self-motivation
- Strong organizational skills
- Must possess and maintain an exceptional work ethic as well as uphold company values and demand the highest standard of conduct from self and others.
- Must project a professional and polished image that inspires confidence and trust.
- Must be able to walk and climb facilities under construction in all weather conditions
WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL EFFORT
- Work involves moderate exposure to elements, such as hot/cold temperatures, dirt, dust, and/or loud noises.
- The work environment involves some exposure to construction-related hazards or physical risks, which require following basic safety precautions.
- Light physical effort. Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 25 pounds and some standing or walking.
- Work requires local and occasional out-of-town travel to job sites and customer locations.
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