Resource Development Company, LLC

Construction Safety Coordinator

Company: Resource Development Company (RDC)

Location: Sparks, NV (Reno Area)

Salary: $105,000–$110,000 annually, depending on experience

Job Type: Full-Time

About the Position

Resource Development Company (RDC) is seeking an experienced Construction Safety Coordinator to help oversee safety operations across our construction projects.

RDC has been serving the construction industry since 1972, specializing in heavy civil construction, water and wastewater infrastructure, welded steel storage tanks, industrial coatings, and commercial concrete.

We're looking for someone who understands construction safety, enjoys working directly with field crews, and takes a proactive approach to preventing accidents. This is a hands-on position requiring regular jobsite visits, safety inspections, employee training, and collaboration with project managers and superintendents.

OSHA 500, OSHA 510, and CHST certifications are all required for this position.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular jobsite safety inspections and identify potential hazards.

• Work directly with superintendents, project managers, and field crews to maintain safe working conditions.

• Develop, implement, and enforce company safety policies and procedures.

• Conduct safety orientations, toolbox talks, and employee safety training.

• Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations and applicable federal, state, and local safety requirements.

• Monitor safety practices involving excavation, trenching, confined spaces, fall protection, cranes, rigging, heavy equipment, and welding.

• Oversee safety procedures for industrial coatings, abrasive blasting, and other specialized construction activities.

• Investigate accidents, incidents, and near misses, identify root causes, and recommend corrective actions.

• Maintain safety documentation, inspection reports, training records, and incident reports.

• Assist with Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), Activity Hazard Analyses (AHAs), and site-specific safety plans.

• Monitor subcontractor compliance with company and project safety requirements.

• Promote a strong safety culture through field coaching, communication, and employee involvement.

Required Qualifications

• OSHA 500 – Trainer Course in Occupational Safety and Health Standards for Construction

• OSHA 510 – Occupational Safety and Health Standards for the Construction Industry

• CHST – Construction Health and Safety Technician certification

• Previous experience in construction safety, preferably in heavy civil, industrial, or infrastructure construction.

• Strong knowledge of OSHA construction safety regulations (29 CFR 1926).

• Experience conducting jobsite inspections, safety training, and incident investigations.

• Familiarity with excavation and trenching, confined space entry, fall protection, crane operations, and heavy equipment safety.

• Ability to communicate effectively with field employees, supervisors, and management.

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Ability to work independently and address safety concerns professionally and effectively.

• Willingness to travel to active construction sites as required.

Preferred Experience

• Safety experience in water/wastewater construction, industrial coatings, welded steel tanks, or heavy civil projects.

• Experience developing site-specific safety plans and conducting safety audits.

• Familiarity with respiratory protection, silica exposure, abrasive blasting, and hazardous materials safety.

• Experience working with multiple crews or jobsites simultaneously.

Compensation & Benefits

Salary: $105,000–$110,000 annually, depending on experience.

Benefits include:

• Health insurance

• Dental insurance

• Vision insurance

• 401(k) with company matching

• Life insurance

• Paid time off (PTO)

Why Join Resource Development Company?

RDC has been a respected name in construction for more than 50 years, completing projects throughout Nevada, California, and the western United States.

Our work includes major water and wastewater facilities, industrial coatings, welded steel storage tanks, and heavy civil infrastructure.

Safety is an important part of how we operate, and we've earned multiple safety awards recognizing our commitment to safe construction practices.

This position offers the opportunity to work with experienced construction professionals, make a direct impact on employee safety, and contribute to a company with a long history of successful projects.

Apply Today

If you're an experienced Construction Safety Coordinator with OSHA 500, OSHA 510, and CHST certifications, we'd like to hear from you.

Apply today to join Resource Development Company in Sparks, Nevada.