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Progressive Safety

Safety Coordinator

Progressive Safety, Santa Barbara, California, us, 93190

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Base pay range $40.00/hr - $50.00/hr

Progressive Safety Services is seeking an

experienced Construction Safety Coordinator

to oversee on-site safety operations for a large higher education construction project in Santa Barbara, California. This role is critical in ensuring compliance, fostering a strong safety culture, and protecting the well‑being of all personnel on the project.

No per diem or relocation offered.

Contractor requires

local candidates

within a reasonable commute to the site.

Hours are 6am - 2:30pm; Monday‑Friday.

Qualifications

Academic degree in Safety or related field.

Professional designation such as

ASP, CHST, or CSP .

OR minimum of

5 years of prior experience

as a designated construction safety coordinator.

Proven ability to conduct multiple safety trainings across diverse topics.

Current certifications in

First Aid, CPR, and AED .

Possession of an

OSHA 30‑hour card .

Demonstrated ability to identify hazards and enforce corrective measures.

What We’re Looking For We seek a hands‑on leader who is:

Passionate about safety and compliance.

Skilled in communication and training delivery.

Able to balance technical expertise with practical, on‑site decision‑making.

Committed to fostering a culture where safety is a shared responsibility.

Recognize, evaluate, and mitigate safety hazards across the construction site.

Exercise authority to take immediate corrective action when unsafe conditions are identified.

Lead and deliver safety trainings including (but not limited to):

Powered Industrial Trucks (PIT)

Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWP)

Fall Protection

Trenching & Excavation

General Safety & Onboarding

Hand Tools and other task‑specific safety topics

Collaborate with project leadership to ensure compliance with OSHA standards and client‑specific safety requirements.

Promote a proactive safety culture through coaching, mentoring, and daily engagement with crews.

Seniority level Mid‑Senior level

Employment type Full‑time

Job function & Industries Project Management, Consulting, and Quality Assurance

Construction, Building Construction, and Higher Education

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