Tri State General Contractors

Field Safety Coordinator

Tri State General Contractors  •  $73k - $75k/yr  •  Escondido, CA (Onsite)  •  21 hours ago
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Job Description

We are an established and respected General Contracting Company seeking an experienced Field Safety Coordinator with commercial construction safety experience to fill a key role within our organization. The selected candidate will excel at communication, organization, problem-solving, documentation, and building strong relationships with field teams. We are looking for someone who will be a proactive and visible safety leader with a passion for protecting our employees and creating safe, productive jobsites. The ideal candidate will be adaptable, collaborative, willing to travel, and committed to helping us strengthen our “Safety First, Family Always” culture. If you have a “Team First” mentality and believe everyone deserves to return home safely at the end of each day, this is the job for you! See below for a more in-depth listing of responsibilities.

Position Summary

The Field Safety Coordinator is responsible for providing safety leadership and compliance oversight across Tri-State General Contractors' active jobsites throughout California, Hawaii, Arizona, Nevada, New Mexico, Texas, Utah, and Colorado. This role works closely with the Safety & Compliance Team, General Superintendents, Field Superintendents, Project Managers, subcontractors, and customer representatives to proactively identify hazards, reduce risk, ensure regulatory compliance, and promote safe work practices. The Field Safety Coordinator serves as a visible safety resource in the field and is expected to lead by example, coach employees and subcontractors, and provide practical safety solutions that support both compliance and project production goals.

Key Responsibilities

  • Conduct jobsite safety inspections, audits, and hazard assessments to ensure compliance with OSHA, Tri-State, customer, and site-specific requirements.
  • Support pre-construction planning, project startups, Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), and safety program implementation.
  • Provide safety training and participate in toolbox talks, safety meetings, and superintendent meetings.
  • Assist with incident and near-miss investigations, root-cause analysis, corrective actions, and follow-up.
  • Prepare inspection reports and maintain OSHA logs, safety records, training documentation, and compliance databases.
  • Monitor subcontractor safety performance and address safety deficiencies with project teams.
  • Support SWPPP and applicable environmental compliance requirements.
  • Serve as a liaison between field Operations and the Safety & Compliance Department.
  • Promote Tri-State's Safety Champions Program and proactively address safety concerns while supporting project goals.

Required Qualifications

  • Minimum 3 years of construction safety experience in commercial construction, retail remodels, industrial construction, or multi-trade environments.
  • OSHA 30-Hour Construction Certification required.
  • Current First Aid/CPR/AED Certification required.
  • Experience with safety inspections, hazard assessments, incident investigations, and corrective action follow-up.
  • Working knowledge of OSHA regulations and construction safety practices.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft 365, including Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams, and SharePoint.
  • Strong written, verbal, organizational, and documentation skills.
  • Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record and ability to travel as needed

Travel Requirement: This position requires extensive travel and an on-site presence throughout the duration of assigned projects.

About Us

At Tri-State General Contractors, we bring commercial retail construction projects to life from the ground up. From new builds and tenant improvements to expansions, remodels, and everything in between, our team takes pride in delivering high-quality work that stands the test of time. What started as a family-owned company has grown into a trusted contractor serving projects across California, Hawaii, Arizona, New Mexico, Colorado, and beyond. Despite that growth, we've stayed true to our roots by building strong relationships, supporting our team, and treating every project with the care and attention it deserves. Safety is at the core of everything we do, and we're committed to creating a culture where quality workmanship, accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement drive our success.

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
  • Per Diem Pay (if applicable)
  • Car Allowance (if applicable)

*This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice based on the needs of the department and company. To perform this job successfully, the perfect candidate will possess a proficient level of the knowledge, skills and abilities listed within this description. Please note, this document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise with the company.

Tri State General Contractors

About Tri State General Contractors

ABOUT US

Tri State General Contractors is the leader in the industry when it comes to quality performance and exceptional results. We pride ourselves on providing "on time" and "on budget" projects. Whether it is a multi-million dollar building, complicated redesign or simple remodel, we execute every project with passion, enthusiasm, precision and skill.

Industry
Construction & Skilled Trades
Company Size
51-200 employees
Headquarters
Escondido, California
Year Founded
2008
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