Project Safety Coordinator

Position Summary

Upchurch is seeking an experienced Project Safety Coordinator to support an active construction project in Reno, Nevada. This on-site role is responsible for promoting a strong safety culture, ensuring regulatory compliance, and partnering with project leadership to proactively manage risk. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in construction safety, incident investigation, and workers’ compensation management, with the ability to work effectively with both field and corporate safety teams, the General Contractor (GC) and/or Owner Rep

Key Responsibilities

• Proactively identify hazards and implement preventive and corrective measures to reduce risk.
• Collaborate closely with Upchurch project leadership and the General Contractor’s safety team to ensure safety remains a top priority.
• Lead and conduct thorough incident investigations, including injuries, near misses, property damage, and theft, utilizing root cause analysis techniques.
• Supervise and support employee safety compliance across the project.
• Support company-wide safety initiatives and ensure consistent application of safety policies and procedures.
• Work collaboratively with the Director of Corporate Safety and the Upchurch safety team to align project efforts with organizational safety objectives.
• Conduct regular site inspections, audits, and safety observations to improve overall safety performance.
• Maintain accurate documentation and prepare reports using Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Deliver effective safety training and promote a proactive, team-based safety culture.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA and all applicable federal, state, and local safety regulations.
• Manage workers’ compensation cases in coordination with Third-Party Administrators (TPAs), from initial reporting through claim resolution.
• Perform additional duties as assigned in support of project needs.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in construction safety management.
• Collaborate closely with Upchurch project leadership creating but not limited to the following:
  • Pre-Task Plans (PTP), Method of Procedures (MOP) and lift plans.
• Demonstrated experience in incident investigation and root cause analysis.
• OSHA 500 certification preferred.
• Safety-related education, certification, degree, or relevant coursework preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to facilitate training for on-site team members (such as, but not limited to:
  • Fall Protection/MEWP/Mobile Equipment/Confined Space/Trenching & Excavating)

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work on active construction sites in varying weather conditions.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds as required for safety equipment.
• Ability to perform safety inspections, including climbing ladders and scaffolding.
• Ability to pass a clean driving record.

Benefits

• Competitive pay based on experience.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid time off and holiday pay.
• Opportunities for professional development and certification assistance.