Project Safety Coordinator

McKee Utility Contractors is hiring a Project Safety Coordinator who will be responsible for leading and managing all safety-related activities on assigned construction projects. This position ensures compliance with company safety policies OSHA regulations client requirements and project-specific safety plans. The Project Safety Coordinator works closely with project leadership field supervision subcontractors and craft personnel to promote a strong safety culture and reduce risk across the jobsite.

Company Overview

McKee Utility Contractors is a family-founded and operated company with over 40 years of proven expertise in water and wastewater line installation tunneling boring and concrete structure construction. Since our beginning we have been dedicated to delivering the critical infrastructure that strengthens communities and supports a higher quality of life.

Our deep knowledge of soil bore analysis local environments and regional regulations - combined with our uncompromising commitment to safety on-time delivery and strategic planning - has established McKee as a trusted partner for reliable efficient water and wastewater system construction across multiple regions.

McKee is part of the MasTec Clean Energy & Infrastructure (CE&I) business segment. The CE&I segment generates over $4.5 billion in annual revenue providing construction services across our renewables industrial infrastructure and general building operating groups. Sustainability and safety are foundational to our culture and influence everything we do.

MasTec a minority-owned Fortune 500 company has shaped the construction industry for more than 90 years. With over 35000 employees and 400 offices nationwide we provide flexibility and career growth in dynamic work environments.Join one of the largest construction firms in the country (Engineering News-Record ENR: #1 in Power #17 Top 50 Domestic Heavy Contractors #20 Transportation Contractor).

• Develop implement and maintain the project-specific safety plan.
• Conduct regular job-site safety inspections audits and hazard assessments.
• Identify unsafe conditions or behaviors and work with supervision to correct them immediately.
• Lead daily or weekly safety meetings toolbox talks and job hazard analysis reviews.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA company policies client requirements and applicable local state and federal regulations.
• Investigate incidents near misses property damage and injuries; prepare reports and recommend corrective actions.
• Maintain project safety records including inspections training logs incident reports permits and corrective action documentation.
• Support field crews with safe work planning for high-risk activities such as excavation trenching confined space lifting operations traffic control heavy equipment hot work and utility work.
• Verify that subcontractors are following project safety requirements.
• Coordinate safety training orientations and certifications for employees and subcontractors.
• Monitor use of personal protective equipment and enforce jobsite safety standards.
• Assist project management with pre-task planning and risk mitigation.
• Participate in client safety meetings and represent the company in a professional manner.
• Promote a proactive safety culture focused on accountability communication and continuous improvement.

• 3 years of safety experience in construction utility construction civil construction or heavy infrastructure preferred.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA standards construction safety practices and jobsite hazard controls.
• Experience with excavation underground utilities water/wastewater pipeline or heavy civil work preferred.
• OSHA 30 required; OSHA 500 CHST STS-C or CSP preferred.
• First Aid/CPR certification preferred.
• Strong communication documentation and leadership skills.
• Ability to work in the field and interact effectively with crews supervisors subcontractors clients and inspectors.
• Proficient with safety reporting systems Microsoft Office and basic documentation tools.
• Valid drivers license required.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to walk jobsites climb ladders access trenches or excavations and work around heavy equipment.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds as needed.
• Must be able to wear required personal protective equipment.

Preferred Experience

• Utility construction safety
• Trenching and excavation
• Confined space operations
• Heavy equipment and lifting operations
• Traffic control and right-of-way work
• Water wastewater storm sewer or pipeline construction
• Subcontractor safety management
• Client-facing safety reporting

Whats in it for you:

• Competitive pay with ongoing performance review and merit increase
• 401(k) with company match

• Medical Dental and Vision insurance plans available

Position may be subject to pre-employment screening which may include background check and drug testing. Accessibility: If you need accommodation as part of the employment process contact Due to the high volume of applications received we are unable to respond to individual requests regarding application status. Please log into your candidate profile for up-to-date information.

MasTec Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The Companys policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race color sex sexual orientation gender identity religion national origin age disability genetic information military status or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal state or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also MasTecs policy to comply with all applicable state federal and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

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