Safety Specialist- Owner's Rep

Safety Generalist / Owner's Rep

SMG is a nationally recognized professional service organization that provides workplace safety consulting, training, staffing, program planning, and implementation. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending, a 401 (k) with employer matching, paid holidays, Life and Disability Insurance, and additional supplemental products.

SMG is seeking a local Safety Generalist / Owner's Rep in Indianapolis, Indiana. The key function is to put safety at the forefront of their job, prioritize the client's needs, work well in a team setting, be self-managed, and be flexible regarding change and travel.

Overview of Job Responsibilities

• Act as the Owner's safety representative on-site to ensure contractor compliance
• Monitor daily jobsite activities for adherence to safety policies and OSHA regulations
• Conduct routine site safety inspections, audits, and observations
• Perform risk assessments to identify hazards and recommend mitigation strategies
• Identify hazards and implement corrective and preventive actions
• Review and approve contractor safety plans and Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs)
• Participate in pre-task planning meetings and safety briefings
• Lead and support incident and near-miss investigations, including root cause analysis
• Track, document, and report safety metrics, incidents, and corrective actions
• Ensure compliance with client safety standards, regulatory requirements, and site-specific policies
• Interface with contractors, project management, and client stakeholders on safety matters
• Provide safety guidance and coaching to field personnel and supervisors
• Support contractor onboarding, safety orientations, and training initiatives
• Oversee high-risk work activities (LOTO, confined space, fall protection, energized work, etc.)
• Maintain clear and accurate safety documentation and reporting systems
• Participate in project meetings to provide safety updates and address risks
• Enforce site safety rules and intervene in unsafe work practices
• Promote a proactive safety culture and continuous improvement initiatives
• Assist with contractor prequalification and safety program reviews
• Support compliance audits (internal and external) and regulatory inspections
• Coordinate and follow up on corrective action items to closure
• Support vendors moving equipment and furniture into a newly built hospital while ensuring safe work practices and minimizing risk to staff and facility

Requirements

• 3-5 years of construction safety experience (preferred experience within the Healthcare industry)
• Knowledgeable of safety/safety support on projects
• Knowledgeable of risk assessments
• Ability to add value in the field and project meetings
• Degree in Safety or related fields
• OSHA 30-Hour Construction Course
• First-aid/CPR certification from the American Red Cross or the American Heart Association

Physical Demands of the job may include

• Moving about long distances
• Ascending/Descending stairs and ladders
• Remaining in a stationary position for a prolonged period
• Working in extreme weather
• Being exposed to loud noises
• Wearing personal protective gear correctly

Join an elite group of Safety Professionals! SMG provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.