Safety Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Construction Safety Manager

???? Primary Location: Columbus, OH
???? Additional Project Locations: Lima, OH & Franklin Furnace, OH (as project needs require)
???? Start Date: ASAP
???? Type: Full-Time W2 | Direct Hire

Compensation & Benefits

???? Salary: $75,000 - $90,000 Annually
???? Relocation Assistance: $2,500 Paid on First Check
???? Benefits: Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), PTO, and Full Benefits Package
???????? Company Perks: Vehicle Stipend, Fuel Card (Business Use Only), and Company Phone or Phone Stipend
???? Additional Incentive: 10% Compensation Increase While Assigned to Per Diem Projects Outside of Columbus, OH, Plus $178/Day Per Diem While Onsite
???? Pay Frequency: Bi-Weekly
⏰ Schedule: Monday-Friday
???? Additional Schedule Details: Overtime paid when working Saturdays and Sundays. Travel to project sites throughout Ohio may be required.

Why This Opportunity?

Join a growing General Contractor supporting a diverse portfolio of construction projects throughout Ohio. This opportunity provides hands-on safety leadership for projects primarily focused on civil construction, concrete construction, site development, infrastructure improvements, utility installation, and heavy construction operations .

The Construction Safety Manager will serve as the field safety leader, working directly with project management, superintendents, subcontractors, and craft personnel to identify hazards, ensure compliance, and support the safe execution of civil and concrete construction activities. This position blends field leadership, safety program implementation, contractor oversight, incident management, and safety culture development.

Required Qualifications

✔ OSHA 500 Certification OR OSHA 510 Certification Required
✔ Minimum 5+ Years of Construction Safety Experience

Preferred Qualifications

⭐ CHST, ASP, CSP, or Other BCSP Credential
⭐ Civil Construction Safety Experience
⭐ Concrete Construction Experience
⭐ Utility and Site Development Experience
⭐ General Contractor Experience
⭐ Excavation and Trenching Safety Experience

What You'll Be Doing

• Provide daily field safety oversight for civil and concrete construction operations
• Maintain a highly visible presence throughout active work areas
• Conduct routine site inspections, audits, observations, and hazard assessments
• Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations and client-specific safety requirements
• Lead project safety meetings, orientations, and training initiatives
• Review Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), Activity Hazard Analyses (AHAs), permits, and pre-task plans
• Investigate accidents, incidents, and near misses while implementing corrective actions
• Coordinate safety efforts with project managers, superintendents, subcontractors, and craft personnel
• Support excavation, utility, concrete, grading, and infrastructure construction activities
• Manage site-specific safety documentation, inspections, and compliance reporting
• Provide field coaching and reinforce safe work practices across all project teams
• Promote a proactive safety culture throughout assigned projects

Technical Knowledge

Candidates should have working knowledge of:

• OSHA Construction Standards
• Civil Construction Safety
• Concrete Construction Operations
• Excavation & Trenching Safety Requirements
• Utility Installation and Underground Infrastructure Work
• Heavy Equipment Operations
• Contractor Safety Management
• Safety Auditing & Compliance Inspections
• Incident Investigation & Root Cause Analysis
• Job Hazard Analysis (JHA)
• Construction Risk Assessment & Mitigation
• Safety Training & Workforce Development
• Regulatory Compliance Documentation

What Success Looks Like

The ideal candidate is a hands-on, field-focused safety leader with experience supporting civil, concrete, and infrastructure construction projects.

Success in this role requires maintaining a strong field presence, proactively identifying hazards, effectively managing contractor safety performance, building trust with field personnel, and ensuring construction activities are executed safely while supporting project productivity, quality, and operational goals.

Apply Today

Qualified candidates should submit a resume for immediate review.

Please ensure your resume clearly reflects experience directly related to the project's scope of work, including civil construction, concrete construction, excavation, utility installation, infrastructure projects, hazard assessments, OSHA compliance, incident investigations, and contractor safety management .

Interviews are actively being scheduled for qualified candidates.