Job Description

Build More Than Safe Projects. Build Your Future as an Employee-Owner.

At Gerber Construction, safety is one of our core values—and as an employee-owned company, every team member has a personal stake in protecting our people, projects, and future. Since 1974, we've built complex heavy civil and commercial infrastructure throughout the Intermountain West by developing great people, delivering exceptional projects, and creating a culture where safety comes first.

We're looking for an experienced Site Safety Coordinator who enjoys being in the field, partnering with operations, coaching crews, and helping build a proactive safety culture across multiple projects.

What You'll Do

As the Site Safety Coordinator, you'll serve as a trusted safety resource for field personnel, project management teams, and company leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Build relationships with field leaders through regular jobsite visits, coaching, safety observations, inspections, and audits.
• Identify hazards and work collaboratively with project teams to implement corrective actions.
• Support high-risk operations including:
  • Excavation and trenching
  • Heavy equipment operations
  • Crane and rigging activities
  • Structural concrete work
  • Utility installation
  • Confined space entry
  • Traffic control operations
• Assist with incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective action implementation.
• Conduct new hire orientations and project-specific safety training.
• Facilitate toolbox talks, safety meetings, and employee engagement initiatives.
• Review Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), Activity Hazard Analyses (AHAs), and site-specific safety plans.
• Monitor compliance with OSHA regulations, company policies, and client safety requirements.
• Track safety performance metrics and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Partner with operations, project managers, superintendents, and craft employees to strengthen safety culture across all levels of the organization.

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• OSHA 510 and/or OSHA 500 certification.
• 5–7 years of Heavy Civil and/or Commercial construction safety experience.
• Strong working knowledge of OSHA regulations and construction safety standards.
• Ability to effectively manage safety across multiple projects and operational areas simultaneously.
• Proven ability to work well with diverse teams in high-risk and fast-paced environments.
• Strong communication, conflict resolution, and relationship-building skills.
• Experience conducting field audits, inspections, and incident investigations.
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
• Ability to travel regularly to project sites.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health & Safety, Construction Management, or related field.
• CHST, ASP, CSP, STS, or similar professional safety certification.
• Experience supporting commercial, heavy civil, industrial, infrastructure, transportation, or water/wastewater construction projects.
• Experience with water and wastewater treatment plant construction, structural concrete, or heavy civil infrastructure projects.

What Success Looks Like

In your first year you'll:

• Become a trusted safety partner for project teams.
• Help improve proactive safety engagement across multiple projects.
• Coach leaders through difficult safety conversations.
• Support investigations that identify root causes, not just assign blame.
• Help build and strengthen one of the industry's best heavy civil safety cultures.

Why Join Gerber Construction?

Become an Employee-Owner

Unlike many construction companies, Gerber Construction is an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) company. That means eligible employees share in the long-term success of the company through retirement ownership. When Gerber grows, so does your investment in the future.

You'll also enjoy:

• Competitive pay based on experience
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
• Referral Bonus Program
• Company Vehicle
• Company Phone
• Career advancement opportunities with a growing heavy civil contractor
• Opportunity to make a lasting impact on our safety culture and future growth

Gerber Construction is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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