Safety Specialist - Columbus, OH

Sheakley Workforce Staffing; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; 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 Specialist to lead safety on Ohio civil, concrete and infrastructure projects from Columbus. Travel to Lima and Franklin Furnace is required as projects demand. Start date ASAP; full-time W2/Direct Hire.

The role emphasizes auditing, incident management, training and regulatory compliance to promote safe work practices on site. Overtime is paid and site visits across Ohio are expected.

Qualifications

• OSHA 500/510 certification required or equivalent.
• Minimum 2+ years of construction safety experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine jobsite safety audits and corrective action follow-up.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA requirements and client safety standards.
• Conduct safety training and assist with project orientations.
• Investigate accidents, incidents, and near misses.
• Provide first-response assistance for injured workers when necessary.
• Manage site-specific safety documentation and reporting requirements.
• Participate in morning huddles, toolbox talks, and safety meetings.
• Work closely with field leadership to identify hazards and improve safety performance.
• Support respiratory protection programs, fit testing, and compliance initiatives.
• Maintain required certifications, records, and jobsite approvals.
• Conduct field observations and hazard assessments on active construction projects.
• Promote a proactive safety culture throughout all assigned projects.

Skills

Construction safety experience

Education

OSHA 500 Certification OR OSHA 510 Certification

Job description

Construction Safety Specialist

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: $65,000 - $85,000 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 hands-on safety leadership for projects primarily focused on civil construction, concrete operations, infrastructure improvements, site development, and commercial construction activities.

The Construction Safety Specialist will work closely with project teams, field leadership, craft personnel, and subcontractors to promote safe work practices, maintain compliance, and support successful project execution. The role combines field-based safety oversight with training, auditing, incident management, and regulatory compliance responsibilities.

Required Qualifications

• OSHA 500 Certification OR OSHA 510 Certification Required
• Minimum 2+ Years of Construction Safety Experience

Preferred Qualifications

• CHST, ASP, CSP, or Other BCSP Credential
• Civil Construction Safety Experience
• Concrete Construction Experience
• General Contractor Experience
• Excavation and Utility Construction Experience
• Safety Training and Regulatory Compliance Experience

What You'll Be Doing

• Perform routine jobsite safety audits and corrective action follow-up
• Ensure compliance with OSHA requirements and client safety standards
• Conduct safety training and assist with project orientations
• Investigate accidents, incidents, and near misses
• Provide first-response assistance for injured workers when necessary
• Manage site-specific safety documentation and reporting requirements
• Participate in morning huddles, toolbox talks, and safety meetings
• Work closely with field leadership to identify hazards and improve safety performance
• Support respiratory protection programs, fit testing, and compliance initiatives
• Maintain required certifications, records, and jobsite approvals
• Conduct field observations and hazard assessments on active construction projects
• Promote a proactive safety culture throughout all assigned projects

Technical Knowledge

Candidates should have working knowledge of:

• OSHA Construction Standards
• Civil Construction Safety
• Concrete Construction Operations
• Excavation & Trenching Safety Requirements
• Contractor Safety Management
• Safety Auditing & Inspections
• Incident Investigation & Root Cause Analysis
• Safety Training & Orientation Programs
• Respiratory Protection Programs
• Job Hazard Analysis (JHA)
• Construction Risk Assessment & Mitigation
• Regulatory Compliance and Documentation
• Field Safety Leadership & Employee Engagement

What Success Looks Like

The ideal candidate is a proactive, field-focused safety professional who enjoys working directly with project teams and craft personnel to improve safety performance.

Success in this role requires consistently identifying and mitigating hazards, building strong relationships with field teams, delivering effective safety training, maintaining regulatory compliance, and helping projects achieve outstanding safety performance while supporting operational goals.