Area Safety Officer

Job Description

Job Description

What You'll Do 

• Support safety initiatives across all construction projects within the local market.
• Travel between jobsites to conduct safety observations, inspections, and coaching.
• Partner with foremen, superintendents, project managers, and field employees to reinforce safe work practices.
• Assist with OSHA compliance, incident investigations, corrective actions, and safety documentation.
• Deliver safety training and certifications for field employees.
• Monitor safety performance trends and recommend continuous improvements.
• Serve as a trusted safety resource for operations, helping build a proactive, safety-first culture throughout the market.

What You'll Bring 

• At least 3 years of construction safety experience , preferably with a commercial or specialty contractor.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and construction safety best practices.
• A passion for creating a safe work environment through coaching, relationship building, and leading by example.
• The confidence to engage with field employees, foremen, and project teams while earning trust and credibility.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• The ability to identify hazards, recommend practical solutions, and follow through on corrective actions.
• Experience conducting jobsite inspections, safety observations, incident investigations, and safety training.
• Willingness to travel throughout the local market to support multiple jobsites.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and the ability to learn company safety reporting systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• CHST, ASP, or CSP certification (or working toward certification)
• OSHA 30 and OSHA 500/510 certifications (or the ability to obtain them)
• Experience training and certifying employees on equipment and construction safety topics
• Experience supporting large commercial construction projects or specialty trade contractors
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) communication skills are a plus

Why Anning-Johnson? 

At Anning-Johnson, safety is more than compliance—it's a commitment to our people. As one of the nation's leading specialty contractors with more than 85 years of experience, we've built our reputation by putting our employees first and creating a workplace where everyone is expected to return home safely every day.

As an Area Safety Officer, you'll do more than conduct inspections. You'll be a trusted partner to field leaders, helping shape the safety culture across an entire market while working alongside experienced construction professionals who value collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.

When you join Anning-Johnson, you'll find:

• Make a lasting impact. Help protect employees across multiple projects and influence the safety culture throughout an entire market.
• Be part of an employee-owned company. Our long-term success is built on employees who take pride in what they do and share in the company's future.
• Work alongside experienced professionals. Partner with operations leaders, foremen, and project teams who understand that safety is essential to project success.
• Grow your career. We invest in professional development, certifications, and opportunities to advance within our nationwide organization.
• Enjoy comprehensive benefits. Competitive pay, medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid time off, and employee ownership opportunities.

Our mission is simple: Everyone Goes Home Safe. If you're passionate about building relationships, coaching others, and making a meaningful impact in commercial construction safety, we'd love to have you on our team.

• Salary Range: $120,000 – $150,000 (based on experience and education)
• 100% Employee-Owned Company
• Generous Bonus!
• Annual Profit Sharing
• Comprehensive Benefits Package:
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Medical, Dental, Vision & Prescription Drug Coverage
  • Company-Funded Life Insurance
  • Short- and Long-Term Disability
  • Additional voluntary benefits