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