Construction Safety Manager - Columbus. OH

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This company is a century old construction and building services organization with a longstanding reputation for integrity, innovation, and excellence in project delivery. They specialize in construction management, general contracting, and design/build services across diverse sectors including healthcare, life sciences, corporate, manufacturing, education, and mission-critical facilities. They champion a people-first culture that values safety, craftsmanship, collaboration, and community involvement.

Job Description

Lead and oversee safety programs on active construction projects, ensuring plans are tailored to site-specific conditions and risks.

Partner with project leadership early in planning and preconstruction to embed safety considerations into logistics, methods, and sequencing.

Conduct regular field audits, inspections, and hazard assessments to verify compliance with OSHA standards, internal policies, and client requirements.

Deliver engaging safety training sessions and toolbox talks that emphasize practical understanding and behavioral safety principles.

Lead incident investigations and root cause analyses, and develop actionable corrective/preventive measures.

Mentor, coach, and develop junior safety staff to build future safety leadership capacity.

Serve as safety liaison with clients, subcontractors, regulatory agencies, and internal project teams. MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

The successful Safety Manager Applicant will have:

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety & Health, Construction Management, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).

Minimum of 5+ years of dedicated construction safety experience, preferably within commercial or industrial environments.

Demonstrated knowledge of OSHA regulations, hazard identification, safety program development, and field execution.

Preferred certifications: OSHA 500, CHST, OHST, ASP, CSP, or equivalent professional safety credential.

Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence teams at all levels.

Comfortable with frequent site visits, varied weather conditions, and active jobsite environments. What's on Offer

Competitive base compensation from $110,000 - $125,000

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits.

Short- and long-term disability, life insurance, and supplemental coverage options.

Retirement savings plan with company contribution (401(k)).

Generous paid time off (PTO) and holidays.

Professional development through internal training and mentorship programs.

Participation in community engagement initiatives and company-wide culture programs.

Contact

Troy Cantu

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