Construction Safety Lead for Major Civil Projects

Kokosing; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

401K plan

Job summary

Kokosing, a leading General Contractor based in Ohio, is seeking a Safety Specialist at varying experience levels to coordinate and monitor the Company Safety and Health Program across Central Ohio project sites, including bridges and heavy civil work.

The role emphasizes training, pre-job safety planning, audits, and incident investigations, with high production hours and interactions with field teams, subcontractors and regulators.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Safety and Health or equivalent.
• Targeting 3-6+ years of safety/health in construction; strong plus.
• All experience levels considered with corresponding changes to the role (title, responsibilities/deliverables).

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, implement and monitor the Company Safety and Health Program at various project locations in the Central Ohio region and surrounding areas.
• Assist in developing and implementing strategies for reducing injuries and incidents.
• Provide training and education to Company personnel regarding safety requirements.
• Support pre-job safety planning meetings and develop emergency response plans.
• Lead safety meetings and training programs to communicate policies and procedures.
• Conduct audits, inspections, and evaluations of safety and health across operations.

Skills

OSHA regulations

Safety training

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Decision making

Influence others

Project safety

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor degree in Safety and Health

Equivalent training/experience

Job description

Kokosing, a leading General Contractor based in Ohio, is seeking a Safety Specialist at varying experience levels to coordinate and monitor the Company Safety and Health Program across Central Ohio project sites, including bridges and heavy civil work.

The role emphasizes training, pre-job safety planning, audits, and incident investigations, with high production hours and interactions with field teams, subcontractors and regulators.