Construction Safety Advisor & Owner’s Rep (Travel)

Safety Management Group; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 93,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium Pay after 40 billable hours (1

Per Diem $175/day for non-local

Job summary

Safety Management Group (SMG) is seeking a local Safety Advisor - Owner's Rep with construction experience in Fort Wayne, Indiana. The role centers on placing safety at the forefront across final construction and facility readiness for a large healthcare project, with travel to multiple sites as needed.

Responsibilities include safety oversight, identifying and resolving safety concerns, conducting contractor safety evaluations, and coaching field personnel to uphold a strong safety culture in

Qualifications

• 5+ years of construction safety experience on large commercial, healthcare, industrial or mission-critical projects.
• Strong contractor management and contractor safety program experience.
• Experience conducting audits, inspections and safety assessments.
• Ability to lead safety discussions, influence stakeholders and coach field personnel.
• Working knowledge of OSHA regulations and construction safety best practices.
• Experience participating in safety committees, project meetings and incident investigations.
• Professional certifications such as CHST, ASP, CSP, OHST or similar preferred.
• First-aid/CPR certification from the American Red Cross or the American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Provide owner-representative safety oversight during final construction and facility readiness phases of a large-scale healthcare construction project.
• Monitor construction activities and identify, communicate, and help resolve safety concerns throughout all phases of work.
• Conduct contractor safety evaluations and provide ongoing oversight to ensure compliance with project safety requirements and industry standards.
• Manage and oversee project safety programs, ensuring alignment with operational goals, regulatory requirements, and best practices.
• Participate in field walks, project meetings, safety committees, and contractor coordination meetings.
• Serve as a resource and coach on contractor safety management processes and expectations.
• Partner with construction management and project stakeholders to maintain a strong safety culture and drive continuous improvement.
• Provide independent onsite safety oversight and support across multiple project activities and disciplines.

Skills

Construction safety

Contractor management

Audits & inspections

OSHA regulations

Safety committees

Coaching field personnel

First-aid/CPR

Education

CHST/ASP/CSP/OHST certifications

Job description

Safety Management Group (SMG) is seeking a local Safety Advisor - Owner's Rep with construction experience in Fort Wayne, Indiana. The role centers on placing safety at the forefront across final construction and facility readiness for a large healthcare project, with travel to multiple sites as needed.

Responsibilities include safety oversight, identifying and resolving safety concerns, conducting contractor safety evaluations, and coaching field personnel to uphold a strong safety culture in