Safety Coordinator

Job Title: Safety Coordinator

Job Description

The Safety Coordinator plays a key field role supporting multiple active construction projects throughout the Sacramento region. This position focuses on building a strong safety culture, partnering closely with crews and leadership teams to ensure that every worker returns home safely each day. You will serve as a primary resource for jobsite safety, ensuring compliance with Cal OSHA regulations, conducting inspections and audits, delivering safety training, investigating incidents, and driving continuous safety improvements across diverse construction environments. This highly visible role offers significant career growth, the opportunity to influence safety culture, and the chance to be viewed as a trusted safety partner rather than simply an enforcer.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily jobsite safety inspections and compliance audits across multiple construction sites in the Sacramento area.
• Support foremen, superintendents, and field personnel with safety education, coaching, and implementation of safety compliance initiatives.
• Conduct weekly toolbox talks and actively participate in jobsite safety meetings to reinforce key safety topics and expectations.
• Lead and deliver safety training programs, including Fall Protection, Confined Space Entry, First Aid/CPR, Accident Prevention, and Workplace Hazard Recognition.
• Investigate incidents, near misses, and injuries, performing thorough root cause analysis and documenting findings and corrective actions.
• Maintain accurate safety records, reports, OSHA logs, and all required regulatory documentation and compliance records.
• Assist with Workers" Compensation processes, including claims management and support of injury management and return-to-work programs.
• Monitor and ensure ongoing compliance with Cal OSHA regulations and company safety programs, policies, and procedures.
• Participate in General Contractor safety meetings and insurance inspections, representing the safety program and providing updates as needed.
• Respond promptly to employee safety concerns, conduct follow-up reviews, and recommend appropriate corrective actions.
• Manage and support site safety programs across multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring consistent standards and practices.
• Lead or participate in Safety Committees and document meeting outcomes, corrective actions, and follow-up activities.
• Maintain familiarity with contractor and subcontractor safety compliance requirements and support enforcement of safety standards.
• Ensure environmental compliance requirements are understood and followed, including proper use and management of Safety Data Sheets (SDS).
• Read and interpret construction plans, site logistics plans, and project schedules to identify potential safety risks and plan preventive measures.
• Work directly with General Contractors and project teams, participating in site-wide safety meetings and collaborative safety initiatives.
• Travel regularly between jobsites throughout the Sacramento area to provide on-site safety support and oversight.

Essential Skills

• 3-5 years of construction safety experience in field environments.
• Strong knowledge of Cal OSHA regulations and construction safety requirements.
• OSHA 30 Certification.
• CPR / First Aid Certification.
• Experience conducting safety inspections, audits, and incident investigations.
• Experience performing root cause analysis for accidents and near misses.
• Experience managing Workers" Compensation claims and return-to-work programs.
• Experience managing site safety programs across multiple projects simultaneously.
• Experience maintaining OSHA logs, safety documentation, and compliance records.
• Familiarity with contractor management and subcontractor safety compliance.
• Experience leading Safety Committees and documenting corrective actions.
• Ability to read construction plans, site logistics plans, and project schedules.
• Experience working directly with General Contractors and participating in site-wide safety meetings.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to coach and influence field personnel and leadership.
• Strong documentation, reporting, and record-keeping abilities.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel between jobsites.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field.
• OSHA 500 Certification (preferred).
• CHST (Construction Health & Safety Technician) certification (preferred).
• Experience supporting commercial, industrial, electrical, solar, civil, heavy, or renewable energy construction projects.
• Experience conducting comprehensive accident investigations and detailed root cause analysis.
• Knowledge of environmental compliance requirements and use of Safety Data Sheets (SDS).
• Experience conducting and leading Fall Protection, Confined Space Entry, and First Aid/CPR training sessions.
• Background in EHS (Environmental Health & Safety) and safety management practices.
• Experience with safety training development and delivery for diverse field teams.
• Strong understanding of workplace hazard recognition, accident prevention, and construction health and safety best practices.

Work Environment

This is a field-based role supporting multiple active construction projects throughout the Sacramento region. You will spend most of your time on construction jobsites, working directly with foremen, superintendents, crews, and project teams in commercial, industrial, electrical, solar, civil, heavy, and renewable energy environments. The work involves regular travel between sites, participation in site-wide safety and General Contractor meetings, and engagement in hands-on inspections, trainings, and audits. You will use standard office technologies such as Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook to maintain safety documentation, OSHA logs, and compliance records, while also working with construction plans, site logistics plans, and project schedules. The environment is fast-paced, highly collaborative, and focused on continuous improvement, offering strong exposure to diverse construction operations and the opportunity to shape a proactive, people-focused safety culture.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of West Sacramento, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $80000.00 - $93000.00/yr.

Competitive salary with opportunities for growth and advancement Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match Generous paid time off and holiday pay.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in West Sacramento,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 13, 2026.

About Actalent

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