Branch Safety Engineer

Colonial Group; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 69,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

Performance Contracting, Inc. (PCI) in Columbus area seeks a Branch Safety Engineer for its Dublin, OH operations. You will implement and administer safety plans, provide training, and support branch personnel to maintain compliance with OSHA and client requirements.

You will investigate incidents, coordinate safety programs, and liaise with clients on safety matters while upholding a strong safety culture and a results-driven mindset.

Qualifications

• Must have at least 3 years of experience working in construction safety.
• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health and Safety or Construction Management or related discipline.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite including Excel and Word.
• Ability to read and interpret specifications and drawings.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Willingness to learn new skills and apply them on the job.
• Strong customer service skills and ability to build client relationships.
• Critical-thinking and problem-solving skills under pressure and deadlines.
• Ability to prioritize projects and daily activities.
• General knowledge of trade tools, equipment and materials used in construction.
• Strong working knowledge of OSHA, MSHA, EPA, and other safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist with implementing and administering accident prevention plans and procedures.
• Provide safety technical expertise, training, and resources to the branch and workers.
• Identify and mitigate safety and health hazards, routine and non-routine.
• Conduct job site inspections and audits for policy compliance.
• Promote safe work practices through coaching and engagement.
• Investigate and report injuries, illnesses, near-misses; enforce corrective actions.
• Review safety incidents and reports for accuracy.
• Ensure timely submission of safety reports and documents.
• Act as liaison between company and clients on site safety management.
• Establish branch and project safety goals and compliance with regulations.
• Evaluate and approve safety equipment and PPE.

Skills

Safety compliance

MS Office

Reading drawings

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Customer service

Time management

OSHA/MSHA knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health and Safety

Construction Management

Related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Job Description

Performance Contracting is seeking a Branch Safety Engineer for its PCI Columbus 582 operations based in Dublin, OH.

Performance Contracting, Inc. (PCI) is one of the nation's leading specialty contractors, providing services and products to the industrial, commercial, and non-residential markets.

PCI offers one of the industry's top internship and graduate training programs. We are committed to developing future leaders through career opportunities, a people-first culture, and long-term growth. Many employees begin as interns and build rewarding careers.

With more than 50 locations nationwide, opportunities at PCI are endless. Join a team dedicated to excellence, innovation, and employee ownership.

Job responsibilities include:

• Assist with implementing and administering PCG and client accident prevention plans, policies, and procedures
• Provide safety technical expertise, training, and supporting resources to the branch and workers
• Anticipate, identify, evaluate, and mitigate safety and health hazards, both routine and non-routine
• Conduct job site inspections and audits to assess compliance with safety policies, procedures, and accident prevention plans
• Promote and enforce safe work practices among all employees through coaching and ongoing safety engagement
• Investigate and report work-related injuries, illnesses, and near-miss incidents, enforcing corrective actions to prevent recurrence
• Review all safety incidents and investigation reports to verify accuracy and completeness
• Ensure timely submission of PCG and client safety & accident reports, statistics, and documentation
• Act as a liaison between the company and clients regarding site safety management
• Establish branch and project safety goals while ensuring adherence to safety regulations
• Evaluate and approve safety equipment and personal protective equipment (PPE)

Salary range: $69,000-$91,200 annual salary plus non-guaranteed annualized bonus program

This position is safety-sensitive.

Basic Requirements

• Must have at least 3 years' experience working in construction safety
• Must have a Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Construction Management, a related discipline, or comparable work experience
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite including Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word
• A clear understanding of how to read and interpret specifications and drawings
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Ability to learn new skills by engaging in technical job functions and applying new skills as they are taught
• Strong customer service skills and an ability to build lasting client relationships
• Must have critical-thinking and problem-solving skills with an ability to work under pressure and deadlines
• Ability to prioritize projects and daily activities
• General knowledge of trade tools, equipment, and materials used in the construction industry
• Strong working knowledge of OSHA, MSHA, EPA, and other relevant regulations and construction safety standards

Preferred Requirements

• OSHA certification
• Bi-lingual
• Board of Certified Safety Professionals credential (e.g., CHST, ASP, CSP) is a plus
• Fluency in Spanish is preferred
• Training experience is preferred
• This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.