Safety Coordinator

About GEMCO

Founded in July 2014 and headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, GEMCO Constructors is a national mechanical, electrical, plumbing, building automation systems, and service contractor. We provide comprehensive design and build solutions for customers across the United States and hold engineering and construction registrations, licenses, and certifications in more than 30 states. With coast-to-coast operations, GEMCO delivers safe, efficient, and innovative solutions across diverse markets.

Position Summary

The Safety Coordinator is responsible for supporting GEMCO’s environmental, health, and safety (EHS) initiatives by partnering with field and office personnel to promote safe work practices, regulatory compliance, and risk mitigation across all operations. This position serves as a key resource for department leadership, project teams, and employees by conducting safety inspections, audits, training, and incident investigations while reinforcing GEMCO’s commitment to a strong safety culture.

The successful candidate will spend significant time in the field developing relationships, observing work practices, identifying opportunities for improvement, and supporting employees in maintaining safe and productive jobsites. This role requires regular travel to construction projects and facilities throughout the region and a proactive approach to reducing injuries, workers’ compensation claims, and overall workplace risk.

Primary Responsibilities and Duties

• Partner with department leadership, Superintendents, Foremen, and field personnel to ensure safe work practices are understood, communicated, and consistently followed.
• Conduct routine safety audits, inspections, and assessments of active jobsites, facilities, and operations to verify compliance with company policies, customer requirements, and regulatory standards.
• Identify hazards, unsafe behaviors, and compliance concerns, and work with project teams to implement effective corrective actions.
• Assist with new hire safety orientation and onboarding programs.
• Coordinate and support equipment training, safety certifications, and ongoing employee safety development programs.
• Attend, facilitate, and support monthly safety meetings, toolbox talks, pre-task planning sessions, and safety stand-downs.
• Perform inspections and evaluations of personal protective equipment (PPE), safety equipment, tools, vehicles, and jobsite safety systems.
• Investigate incidents, near misses, injuries, and property damage events and conduct root cause analyses to identify preventative measures.
• Document safety findings, inspections, corrective actions, training activities, and incident reports in accordance with company requirements.
• Assist in developing and implementing safety policies, procedures, and best practices that support continuous improvement.
• Support project teams with job hazard analyses (JHAs), risk assessments, and site-specific safety plans.
• Monitor compliance with OSHA regulations and other applicable federal, state, and local safety requirements.
• Provide guidance and coaching to employees regarding hazard recognition, safe work practices, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Follow up on corrective actions to ensure identified issues have been properly resolved.
• Support workers’ compensation management efforts by assisting with documentation, investigations, and return-to-work processes as needed.
• Promote employee engagement and participation in GEMCO’s safety programs and initiatives.
• Travel regularly to construction sites and company facilities to perform inspections, audits, and training activities.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Traits and Competencies

• Strong knowledge of construction safety practices, regulations, and industry standards.
• Ability to integrate safety principles into daily construction and operational activities.
• Experience conducting safety inspections, audits, and compliance assessments.
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations and construction safety requirements.
• Experience investigating incidents and performing effective root cause analysis.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to build positive relationships with employees at all levels of the organization.
• Strong hazard recognition, risk assessment, and mitigation skills.
• High level of professionalism, integrity, and accountability.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and manage responsibilities across multiple projects and locations.
• Effective problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Comfortable working in active construction environments and interacting with both field and office personnel.
• Ability to manage work remotely and travel regularly between jobsites.
• Adaptability and flexibility in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Commitment to continuous improvement, employee well-being, and operational excellence through safety leadership.