Safety Director

Spherion Mid Ohio

Columbus, OH

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JOB DETAILS

SKILLS

Analysis Skills, Best Practices, Building Regulations, Coaching, Commercial Construction, Communication Skills, Construction, Construction Management, Construction Safety, Continuous Improvement, Corrective Action, Documentation, Driver's License, Employee Assistance Plan, Leadership, Life Insurance, Loss Prevention, Maintain Compliance, Mentoring, Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA), OSHA, On Site Support, Operational Support, Organizational Skills, Process Safety Management, Regulatory Compliance, Regulatory Reports, Risk Management, Safety Compliance, Safety Standards, Safety Training, Safety/Work Safety, Training Program, Training/Teaching, Vision Plan, Willing to Travel, Worker's Compensation

LOCATION

Columbus, OH

POSTED

24 days ago

The Professional Division of Spherion Mid-Ohio is partnered with an established and growing commercial construction company in Ohio to hire a Safety Director. Salary range is up to $140K + Bonus, based on background & experience.

**This is a DIRECT HIRE opportunity! NEVER go through a temp-to-hire process. If selected, DAY ONE you are this company's employee!**

This opportunity is ideal for an experienced construction Safety Manager ready to take the next step into a broader leadership role with multi-division oversight, increased visibility, and long-term growth potential.

The Safety Director - is responsible for driving safety culture, regulatory compliance, training initiatives, risk reduction, and continuous improvement efforts across the organization.

Responsibilities:
• Lead and oversee safety operations across commercial construction projects, fabrication shops, and multiple divisions throughout Ohio and additional regional locations.
• Manage and mentor Safety department personnel, including Safety Specialists and Safety Coordinators.
• Promote and strengthen a proactive safety culture through coaching, training, field engagement, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Oversee inspections, audits, incident investigations, and corrective action initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, MSHA, and company safety standards, policies, and procedures.
• Maintain OSHA/MSHA logs, documentation, reporting, and regulatory records.
• Support project teams through pre-planning, critical task analysis, safety meetings, and ongoing field support.
• Partner with leadership and field operations teams to support safety initiatives, compliance, and risk management efforts.
• Manage safety prequalification processes including ISNetworld and Avetta compliance requirements.
• Assist with workers compensation, return-to-work coordination, and loss prevention initiatives.
• Participate in industry associations and external safety organizations to support continuous improvement and industry best practices.
• Travel periodically to regional project locations and active jobsites as needed.

Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health & Safety or related field preferred.
• 10+ years of commercial construction or industrial safety experience required.
• Prior leadership experience managing safety personnel and multi-site operations required.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations, construction safety standards, and incident investigation processes.
• Experience developing and delivering safety training programs required.
• Ability to communicate effectively with both field personnel and executive leadership teams.
• Strong coaching, mentoring, leadership, and relationship-building abilities.
• Experience with safety reporting platforms, documentation systems, and compliance tracking.
• BCSP certification preferred.
• OSHA 500 certification preferred.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Ability to travel periodically to regional project locations.

Preferred or Nice to Have:
• Experience within commercial construction, self-perform construction, or large subcontractor environments.
• Multi-division or multi-state safety oversight experience.

What's in it for you?
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Health Savings Account
• ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan)
• 401K with company match
• PTO & paid holidays
• Bonus opportunity
• Company vehicle provided
• Career growth and advancement opportunities
• Opportunity to help shape and elevate safety culture within a growing organization

Does this sound like the opportunity you have been seeking? Apply with resume today!

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Spherion Mid Ohio

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