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Site Safety Coordinator

The Safety Equation

Overview

We are seeking a dependable, observant, and proactive Site Safety Coordinator to join our team as a companion role supporting the existing site safety lead. This position focuses on field engagement and safety presence rather than documentation or program development. The project — a renovation of the historic MCS and the Boys & Girls Club of America — carries both heritage and heart.

The right candidate will bring a positive attitude, strong situational awareness, and respect for both the trades and the community impact of this work.

Key Responsibilities

  • Support daily field safety presence and maintain visibility throughout work zones.
  • Partner with the Safety Lead to identify and address hazards promptly.
  • Participate in site walks, toolbox talks, and daily coordination meetings.
  • Ensure contractors and trades follow existing site-specific safety policies.
  • Document and communicate field observations to the Safety Lead or General Site Safety Manager.
  • Reinforce a culture of respect, awareness, and teamwork on-site.
  • Promote compliance with OSHA and owner-specific requirements as outlined in the site audit plan.
  • Model professionalism and safety stewardship at all times.

What This Role Is Not

  • This is not a supervisory or policy-creation position.
  • All procedures, audits, and documentation systems are pre-established by the project's Safety Management Team.
  • The coordinator's focus is to assist implementation and maintain consistent safety presence in the field.

Qualifications

  • 1–3 years of safety, construction, or industrial field experience preferred.
  • Working knowledge of OSHA standards and general construction safety practices.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with tradespeople, supervisors, and project partners.
  • Reliable, punctual, and comfortable with an active, outdoor work environment.
  • Must maintain a professional demeanor and good judgment under pressure.

Why Join This Project

This project blends Detroit's industrial legacy with community purpose — restoring spaces that serve future generations. Team members take pride in contributing to something meaningful, with leadership committed to mentorship, fairness, and growth.

Job Types: Contract, Temporary, Internship

Pay: $ $32.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 – 50 per week

Benefits

  • Flexible schedule
  • Professional development assistance

Application Question(s)

  • "This project serves the Boys & Girls Club of America — what if you found out a shortcut on-site might get the job done faster but could endanger the finished space's long-term safety for kids? How would that influence your decision?"

Experience

  • Construction: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Job Type

Job Type
Full Time
Location
Detroit, MI

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