Safety Manager

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 HireCompensation & 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 ExperiencePreferred 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 ExperienceWhat You'll Be DoingProvide 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 KnowledgeCandidates should have working knowledge of:OSHA Construction StandardsCivil Construction SafetyConcrete Construction OperationsExcavation & Trenching Safety RequirementsUtility Installation and Underground Infrastructure WorkHeavy Equipment OperationsContractor Safety ManagementSafety Auditing & Compliance InspectionsIncident Investigation & Root Cause AnalysisJob Hazard Analysis (JHA)Construction Risk Assessment & MitigationSafety Training & Workforce DevelopmentRegulatory Compliance DocumentationWhat Success Looks LikeThe 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 TodayQualified 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.