Safety Manager - Columbus, OH

Sheakley Workforce Staffing; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vehicle Stipend

Fuel Card (Business Use)

Company Phone or Phone Stipend

Job summary

Sheakley Workforce Staffing is seeking a Construction Safety Manager in Columbus, OH, with ongoing field leadership for civil, concrete, and infrastructure projects across Ohio. You will oversee safety on active sites, conduct inspections, and ensure OSHA compliance while coordinating with project leaders and subcontractors.

The role requires OSHA 500 or 510 certification and a minimum of 5 years in construction safety, with travel to Ohio project sites.

Qualifications

• OSHA 500 or OSHA 510 certification required.
• Minimum 5+ years of construction safety experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily field safety oversight for civil and concrete construction operations.
• Maintain a highly visible presence throughout active work areas.
• Conduct routine site inspections, audits, observations, and hazard assessments.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations and client-specific safety requirements.
• Lead project safety meetings, orientations, and training initiatives.
• Review JHAs, AHAs, permits, and pre-task plans.
• Investigate accidents and near-misses and implement corrective actions.
• Coordinate safety efforts with project managers, superintendents, subcontractors, and craft personnel.
• Support excavation, utility, concrete, grading, and infrastructure construction activities.
• Manage site safety documentation and compliance reporting.
• Provide field coaching and reinforce safe work practices.

Skills

OSHA 500

OSHA 510

5+ Years Safety Experience

Job description

Construction Safety Manager

Primary Location: Columbus, OH

Additional Project Locations: Lima, OH & Franklin Furnace, OH (as project needs require)

Start Date: ASAP

Type: Full-Time W2 | Direct Hire

Compensation & Benefits

Salary: $75,000 - $90,000 Annually

Relocation Assistance: $2,500 Paid on First Check

Benefits: Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), PTO, and Full Benefits Package

Company Perks: Vehicle Stipend, Fuel Card (Business Use Only), and Company Phone or Phone Stipend

Additional Incentive: 10% Compensation Increase While Assigned to Per Diem Projects Outside of Columbus, OH, Plus $178/Day Per Diem While Onsite

Pay Frequency: Bi-Weekly

Schedule: Monday-Friday

Additional Schedule Details: Overtime paid when working Saturdays and Sundays. Travel to project sites throughout Ohio may be required.

Why This Opportunity?

Join a growing General Contractor supporting a diverse portfolio of construction projects throughout Ohio. This opportunity provides hand-on safety leadership for projects primarily focused on civil construction, concrete construction, site development, infrastructure improvements, utility installation, and heavy construction operations.

Required Qualifications

• OSHA 500 Certification OR OSHA 510 Certification Required
• Minimum 5+ Years of Construction Safety Experience

Preferred Qualifications

• CHST, ASP, CSP, or Other BCSP Credential
• Civil Construction Safety Experience
• Concrete Construction Experience
• Utility and Site Development Experience
• General Contractor Experience
• Excavation and Trenching Safety Experience

What You'll Be Doing

• Provide daily field safety oversight for civil and concrete construction operations
• Maintain a highly visible presence throughout active work areas
• Conduct routine site inspections, audits, observations, and hazard assessments
• Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations and client-specific safety requirements
• Lead project safety meetings, orientations, and training initiatives
• Review Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), Activity Hazard Analyses (AHAs), permits, and pre-task plans
• Investigate accidents, incidents, and near misses while implementing corrective actions
• Coordinate safety efforts with project managers, superintendents, subcontractors, and craft personnel
• Support excavation, utility, concrete, grading, and infrastructure construction activities
• Manage site-specific safety documentation, inspections, and compliance reporting
• Provide field coaching and reinforce safe work practices across all project teams
• Promote a proactive safety culture throughout assigned projects

Technical Knowledge

• OSHA Construction Standards
• Civil Construction Safety
• Concrete Construction Operations
• Excavation & Trenching Safety Requirements
• Utility Installation and Underground Infrastructure Work
• Heavy Equipment Operations
• Contractor Safety Management
• Safety Auditing & Compliance Inspections
• Incident Investigation & Root Cause Analysis
• Job Hazard Analysis (JHA)
• Construction Risk Assessment & Mitigation
• Safety Training & Workforce Development
• Regulatory Compliance Documentation

What Success Looks Like

The ideal candidate is a hands-on, field-focused safety leader with experience supporting civil, concrete, and infrastructure construction projects.

Success in this role requires maintaining a strong field presence, proactively identifying hazards, effectively managing contractor safety performance, building trust with field personnel, and ensuring construction activities are executed safely while supporting project productivity, quality, and operational goals.