Job Title: Safety Manager
Location: On Site - Columbus, Ohio, United States - Relocation available
Salary: $140,000-$160,000
Skills: Construction Site Safety, OSHA Compliance, Incident Investigation, Safety Program Development, Certification Management
About the Construction Company / The Opportunity:
Join a rapidly growing leader in the construction industry, providing critical safety leadership for technology integration projects shaping the future of connectivity. Our client operates at the forefront of complex construction environments, powering safe and innovative worksites that drive modern infrastructure such as data centers and advanced facilities. This is a compelling opportunity for an experienced Safety Manager to champion workplace safety culture, foster team development, and support transformational projects for major industry clients.
Responsibilities:
- Lead the creation, development, and execution of comprehensive internal and external safety programs at construction sites to ensure compliance and continuous improvement.
- Promote a behavior-based safety culture by collaborating daily with Site Leadership and Safety Coordinators to reinforce safe work practices and safety awareness.
- Serve as the site safety champion, conducting incident and accident investigations, documenting findings, developing solutions, and establishing corrective actions to meet safety performance targets.
- Maintain and organize safety files and records to support corporate and field audits for compliance and business reporting requirements.
- Lead accident and injury investigations, supporting the preparation of relevant materials and evidence for hearings, insurance, and regulatory agency compliance.
- Coordinate with Human Resources for drug, alcohol, and medical screening of employees in accordance with company policies and industry standards.
- Ensure all employees adhere to established safety policies and procedures, modeling and upholding the organization’s core safety values.
- Be available for minimal overnight travel (approximately 5%) as required by project needs.
Must-Have Skills:
- Valid OSHA certifications.
- Possession of CSP, ASP, STS-C, IOSH and/or CHST certification or equivalent.
- 5+ years of Occupational Health and/or Safety leadership experience in a construction environment.
- Demonstrated knowledge of federal, state, and local construction safety regulations and best practices.
Nice-to-Have Skills:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) or related discipline.
- Data center construction experience.
- Hands-on experience developing and implementing safety audit processes and safety metrics reporting.
- Familiarity with BICSI or construction technology training programs.
- Proven ability to mentor, train, and influence cross-functional teams in high-growth environments.
- Experience supporting accident response and regulatory compliance at data centers or technology infrastructure projects.
- Operational knowledge of equipment such as scissor lifts, telehandlers, boom lifts, and UTVs.
