Construction Safety Leader - Zero-Injury Champion

Messer Construction Co.; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Messer Construction Co. in Columbus, OH is seeking an experienced Safety Manager to lead safety and health services across projects in the Columbus region. The role reports to the EHS leadership and focuses on inspections, planning, training, and policy implementation.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in EHS, 5+ years in construction safety, and strong communication skills, with practical knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and DOT regulations. This position requires hands-on leadership on job sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental, Health and Safety or related field.
• 5+ years of leadership experience in construction safety.
• Technical knowledge of OSHA, EPA and DOT regulations.
• Practical experience in employee safety training.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Champion Zero Injury Culture on projects.
• Understand project schedule for risk planning.
• Develop & manage relationships at all levels including projects/craft, regional leadership, safety peers and corporate.
• Develop Action Plans for Regional Safety Performance.
• Consistent presence on projects - Timely response to projects questions or issues.
• Ensure consistent communications and timely delivery on internal projects & tasks.
• Work with Project Management teams on job site safety planning, including pre-construction safety meetings; contractor safety orientations; weekly site safety inspections and accident/incident investigations.

Skills

Leadership in safety

Communication skills

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in EHS or related field

Tools

MS Office Suite

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Messer Construction Co. in Columbus, OH is seeking an experienced Safety Manager to lead safety and health services across projects in the Columbus region. The role reports to the EHS leadership and focuses on inspections, planning, training, and policy implementation.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in EHS, 5+ years in construction safety, and strong communication skills, with practical knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and DOT regulations. This position requires hands-on leadership on job sites.