Onsite Construction Safety Leader

Messer Construction Co.; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Messer Construction Co. is a construction manager and general contractor focused on complex commercial projects. This Safety Manager role in Columbus, OH supports the Environmental, Health and Safety Department with safety inspections, project planning, and training across Messer projects.

It requires high organization, strong communication and effective collaboration with cross-functional teams. The role emphasizes pre-construction safety planning, safety program development, incident

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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 project 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, safety orientations, weekly site safety inspections and incident investigations.
• Develop and implement a variety of safety programs and training.
• Provide safety knowledge to ensure consistency in safety policies and procedures across regions/projects.
• Review Contractor PreQualifications and Site Specific Safety Plans for conformance with Messer and regulatory requirements.
• Assist Messer personnel in development, revision and implementation of new or updated policies, procedures or work instructions.
• Ensure emergency response systems, policies and procedures are in place to manage emergencies.
• Provide data analysis, reports, regulatory interpretations & guidance on all safety and health policies and programs of critical importance to corporate objectives.

Skills

Leadership experience

Construction safety

Communication skills

Safety training

Safety program development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental, Health and Safety or related field

Tools

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Messer Construction Co. is a construction manager and general contractor focused on complex commercial projects. This Safety Manager role in Columbus, OH supports the Environmental, Health and Safety Department with safety inspections, project planning, and training across Messer projects.

It requires high organization, strong communication and effective collaboration with cross-functional teams. The role emphasizes pre-construction safety planning, safety program development, incident