Safety Manager - Data Center/Mission Critical

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

Job Title - Safety Manager - Commercial - Mission Critical

Location - Greater Columbus, OH area

Rewards of Working at Caddell - Paid vacations, company-paid holidays, company-funded medical insurance. Company joint funding of dental and vision insurance, life and disability plans to full-time employees, 401k match, gym membership reimbursement, and use of company condominiums.

What You Will Do

• Lead the implementation and execution of company-wide safety programs across mission-critical projects.
• Serve as the on-site technical safety advisor to project management and field teams.
• Conduct routine jobsite inspections, audits, and hazard assessments to identify and mitigate risk.
• Ensure compliance with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards and all applicable regulatory requirements.
• Oversee and review High Risk Activities (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 effective corrective actions.
• Proactively identify unsafe behaviors and conditions; engage project teams and trade partners to drive immediate resolution.
• Develop and deliver safety training, new hire orientations, and toolbox talks to reinforce site safety culture.
• Partner with project managers and superintendents to integrate safety into daily planning and execution.
• Review and validate Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), Activity Hazard Analyses (AHAs), and Pre-Task Plans (PTPs) for accuracy and completeness.
• Participate in pre-task planning, project coordination, and scheduling meetings to ensure safe work sequencing.
• Monitor trade partner safety performance and enforce compliance with project safety requirements.
• Maintain accurate and timely safety documentation, reports, and project records.
• Serve as the primary safety liaison with clients, inspectors, and regulatory agencies.

Working Conditions - Construction setting, travel required, full-time. Must have the ability to crawl, climb, walk, reach with hands and arms, bend, kneel, crouch, stand for long periods, lift and hold more than 50 lbs, talk, hear, and occasionally sit. Must have the ability to withstand confined spaces and or/extreme heights while negotiating tasks at hand in a safe manner to themselves and/or others. Subject to hot, cold, humid, and wet conditions depending on location.

Reporting Structure - Senior Safety Manager

What We Expect

Accountability is part of The Caddell Way and our employees share in a strong work ethic and positive team environment. There is a true sense of purpose and teamwork.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills. Working knowledge of applicable OSHA regulations.
• OSHA 30-hour certification required; First Aid/CPR/AED certification required (OSHA 500/510 and Competent Person designations preferred).
• Professional certifications such as CSP, CHST, or ASP are preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Procore, and other safety management platforms.

Education / Experience

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited program, preferably in Safety, Construction Management, or a related field.
• 5-10+ years of construction safety experience, preferably with a general contractor.
• Experience conducting site inspections, hazard assessments and safety training.

While the salary range is typically between $97,000 - $120,000 annually, applicants are encouraged to share compensation expectations as part of the application process. Caddell honors prior experience, education, and qualifications of applicants in order to make attractive and competitive offers.

Your career matters at Caddell, where there is a strong emphasis on the growth and development of every employee! We're large enough to take on the most complex construction projects, but we know the contribution of each individual is the key to our success.

Caddell Construction is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination against veterans, individuals with disabilities, and other protected classes under applicable laws and regulations.