Safety Coordinator
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Safety Coordinator
Location: Holly Springs, NC (On-Site)
Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Salary: Up to $100,000/year, commensurate with experience
Industry: Pharmaceutical / Life Sciences Construction & Facilities
About the Role
A leading professional services and construction management organisation is seeking an experienced Safety Coordinator to support a large-scale pharmaceutical/life sciences construction project in Holly Springs, NC.
This is a high-visibility, client-facing, on-site opportunity for a safety professional with a strong construction or industrial background who is looking to work within a major pharmaceutical environment.
You will be responsible for supporting the implementation of site safety programs, maintaining regulatory compliance, and helping drive a strong safety culture across contractors, subcontractors, and project teams.
Key Responsibilities
Serve as the on-site safety representative, working closely with project leadership and client representatives.
Develop, implement, and maintain site-specific safety plans, JHAs/JSAs, and safety programs.
Conduct regular site inspections, audits, and safety walkthroughs.
Identify hazards and ensure corrective actions are implemented effectively.
Monitor subcontractor compliance with safety requirements, permits, and site procedures.
Support toolbox talks, safety orientations, and new-hire onboarding.
Investigate incidents, near misses, and safety violations, including root cause analysis and corrective actions.
Maintain safety documentation, training records, incident logs, and OSHA recordkeeping.
Support emergency response planning and participate in emergency drills.
Coordinate safety requirements associated with pharmaceutical/life sciences construction environments.
Liaise with contractors, subcontractors, client safety teams, and project leadership.
Track and report site safety metrics and KPIs.
Requirements
3+ years of safety coordination/management experience, ideally within construction, industrial, pharmaceutical, or life sciences environments.
Strong working knowledge of OSHA regulations.
OSHA 30 required; OSHA 500/501 highly desirable.
Experience supporting large-scale capital construction or facility projects.
Pharmaceutical, biotech, GMP, or other highly regulated project experience is strongly preferred.
Relevant safety certifications such as CHST, STS, ASP, or CSP are advantageous.
Strong communication, documentation, and interpersonal skills.
Comfortable working directly with clients, contractors, and project leadership.
Ability to work on an active construction site and comply with PPE requirements.
Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Construction Management, Engineering, or a related discipline preferred; equivalent experience will be considered.
Why Consider This Opportunity?
Permanent, direct-hire position
Salary of up to $100,000
Opportunity to work on a major pharmaceutical/life sciences project
High-visibility, client-facing role
Strong benefits package
Excellent opportunity to develop experience within a highly regulated industry
Long-term career development and professional training opportunities
Benefits
401(k) with company matching
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Paid time off and holidays
Life insurance
Short- and long-term disability coverage
Health/Flexible Spending Accounts
Monthly cell phone allowance
Tuition reimbursement
Professional licensing and association fee reimbursement
Additional voluntary insurance and employee benefit programs
Darwin Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Asha Longman