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 HireCompensation & 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 ExperiencePreferred 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 ExperienceWhat You'll Be DoingPerform routine jobsite safety audits and corrective action follow-upEnsure compliance with OSHA requirements and client safety standardsConduct safety training and assist with project orientationsInvestigate accidents, incidents, and near missesProvide first-response assistance for injured workers when necessaryManage site-specific safety documentation and reporting requirementsParticipate in morning huddles, toolbox talks, and safety meetingsWork closely with field leadership to identify hazards and improve safety performanceSupport respiratory protection programs, fit testing, and compliance initiativesMaintain required certifications, records, and jobsite approvalsConduct field observations and hazard assessments on active construction projectsPromote a proactive safety culture throughout all assigned projectsTechnical KnowledgeCandidates should have working knowledge of:OSHA Construction StandardsCivil Construction SafetyConcrete Construction OperationsExcavation & Trenching Safety RequirementsContractor Safety ManagementSafety Auditing & InspectionsIncident Investigation & Root Cause AnalysisSafety Training & Orientation ProgramsRespiratory Protection ProgramsJob Hazard Analysis (JHA)Construction Risk Assessment & MitigationRegulatory Compliance and DocumentationField Safety Leadership & Employee EngagementWhat Success Looks LikeThe 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.Apply TodayQualified candidates should submit a resume for immediate review.Please ensure your resume clearly reflects experience directly related to the project's scope of work, including civil construction, concrete construction, OSHA compliance, jobsite audits, incident investigations, safety training, hazard assessments, and contractor safety management.Interviews are actively being scheduled for qualified candidates.