Chief Construction Safety Leader

Extera Building Solutions; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Extera Building Solutions is seeking a Safety Director to lead our occupational safety programs across multiple sites in the Great Lakes region. You will collaborate with executives, project teams, and field personnel to drive safety excellence and regulatory compliance.

The role requires strong leadership, risk assessment expertise, and a track record of reducing injuries. Travel up to regionally within the Great Lakes may be required, and a CSP/CHST is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in occupational safety or related field.
• 5+ years safety management experience in construction.
• Leadership experience in safety programs.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain safety programs, policies, and procedures across all companies and job sites.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA and all federal, state, local, and client safety requirements.
• Lead safety initiatives, risk assessments, incident investigations, and corrective actions to reduce workplace injuries and exposures.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and oversight to safety personnel, project teams, and subcontractors.
• Conduct jobsite audits, inspections, and field observations to verify compliance and promote safe work practices.
• Oversee OSHA recordkeeping, regulatory reporting, safety metrics, and continuous improvement efforts.
• Develop and deliver safety training programs and ensure employee competency in applicable safety standards.
• Serve as the primary safety resource for executive leadership and stop work when unsafe conditions or behaviors present imminent risk.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership & influence

Communication & problem-solving

MS Office / PM software exposure

Education

Bachelor's degree in occupational safety

15 years construction safety experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Construction PM software

Contractor payment processing exposure

Job description

Extera Building Solutions is seeking a Safety Director to lead our occupational safety programs across multiple sites in the Great Lakes region. You will collaborate with executives, project teams, and field personnel to drive safety excellence and regulatory compliance.

The role requires strong leadership, risk assessment expertise, and a track record of reducing injuries. Travel up to regionally within the Great Lakes may be required, and a CSP/CHST is preferred.