Construction Site Safety - Ohio

Job Description

Job Description

Construction Site Safety

Department : Safety / Field Operations

Location : West Chester, Ohio (On-site)

Role Type : Full-time/PERM

Our client is a growing concrete and construction firm delivering complex projects, including data center and other mission-critical builds. Safety is core to the company's culture, and they are committed to proactive hazard identification, strong training programs, and building a safety-first mindset across all crews and subcontractors on site.

The Site Safety role drives a proactive safety culture across concrete construction projects, ensuring compliance with OSHA regulations, company safety programs, and site-specific safety plans. This person works closely with Project Leads, Field Leads, and Crew Task Leads to identify hazards, enforce safety standards, and support incident-free execution. Day-to-day responsibilities include conducting site walks, delivering training, leading incident investigations, and mentoring field personnel on safe work practices. This role is well-suited to someone who is detail-oriented, an effective communicator, and passionate about protecting the workforce.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the Site-Specific Safety Plan (SSSP) in collaboration with the Project Lead.
• Identify project-specific hazards during pre-planning and build mitigation strategies into phase plans.
• Coordinate safety requirements with GC/customer site rules, including controlled-access sites.
• Conduct daily site walks with Project Leads and Field Leads to identify and correct hazards.
• Verify PPE compliance, fall protection, equipment inspections, and housekeeping standards.
• Participate in Daily Planning and Preparation (DPP) discussions to integrate safety into daily plans.
• Stop work and escalate immediately when imminent hazards are identified.
• Deliver new-hire safety orientations and ongoing toolbox talks.
• Maintain training records, OSHA 30 tracking, and site safety documentation.
• Respond to incidents and near hits, reporting by protocol to the Project Lead and Territory Safety Lead.
• Lead or support Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and First Report of Injury (FROI) documentation.
• Conduct routine safety audits and inspections, documenting findings, and trends.
• Communicate safety expectations and requirements to subcontractors and vendors.

Required Experience/Skills

• OSHA 30-Hour Construction certification required.
• Minimum 2 years of construction safety experience; concrete/civil experience preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of OSHA regulations and industry best practices.
• Excellent communication and coaching skills, with the ability to influence field crews and leadership.

Nice-to-Haves

• Data center construction experience, including familiarity with critical facility protocols and security/access requirements.
• CPR/First Aid certification.
• Additional certifications such as CHST or STSC.

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent required; relevant safety certifications required as noted above.

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Site Safety | Construction Safety Manager | OSHA 30 | Concrete Construction | Safety Compliance | Data Center Construction | Incident Investigation