Mission-Critical Safety Manager – Data Center

Caddell Construction; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 97,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacations

Company-paid holidays

Company-funded medical insurance

Dental and vision insurance

Life and disability plans

401k match

Gym membership reimbursement

Use of company condominiums

Job summary

Caddell Construction is seeking a Safety Manager to lead safety programs across mission-critical commercial projects in the Greater Columbus area.

This role serves as on-site safety advisor to PMs and field teams, conducts inspections, ensures OSHA compliance, and leads incident investigations. The position emphasizes safety culture and professional development within a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Safety, Construction Management, or related field.
• OSHA 30-hour certification required; First Aid/CPR/AED certification required.
• 5-10+ years of construction safety experience preferred.
• Professional certifications such as CSP, CHST, or ASP are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation and execution of safety programs across mission-critical projects.
• Serve as on-site safety advisor to project management and field teams.
• Conduct routine jobsite inspections, audits, and hazard assessments.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA standards and all applicable regulatory requirements.
• Oversee and review HRAs, permitted work, and critical lift/crane plans.
• Evaluate trade partner safety programs and policies to ensure alignment with project and regulatory requirements.
• Lead incident investigations, perform root cause analysis (RCA), and implement corrective actions.
• Proactively identify unsafe behaviors and conditions; engage project teams to drive resolution.
• Develop and deliver safety training, new hire orientations, and toolbox talks.
• Partner with project managers and superintendents to integrate safety into daily planning.
• Review and validate JHAs, AHAs, and PTPs for accuracy and completeness.
• Participate in pre-task planning, project coordination, and scheduling meetings.
• Monitor trade partner safety performance and enforce safety requirements.
• Maintain accurate safety documentation, reports, and project records.
• Serve as the primary safety liaison with clients, inspectors, and regulatory agencies.

Skills

OSHA 30-hour certification

First Aid/CPR/AED certification

OSHA regulations knowledge

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Procore

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Safety, Construction Management, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Procore

Job description

Caddell Construction is seeking a Safety Manager to lead safety programs across mission-critical commercial projects in the Greater Columbus area.

This role serves as on-site safety advisor to PMs and field teams, conducts inspections, ensures OSHA compliance, and leads incident investigations. The position emphasizes safety culture and professional development within a collaborative team.