Safety Advisor - Owner's Rep

About the role

SMG is a nationally recognized professional service organization that provides workplace safety consulting, training, staffing, program planning, and implementation. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending, a 401 (k) with employer matching, paid holidays, Life and Disability Insurance, and additional supplemental products. SMG is seeking a local Safety Advisor - Owner's Rep with Construction experience in Fort Wayne, Indiana. The key function is to put safety at the forefront of their job, prioritize the client’s needs, work well in a team setting, be self-managed, and be flexible regarding change and travel. This person will travel to different project sites and provide safety coverage to construction and maintenance work.

Responsibilities

• Provide owner-representative safety oversight during the final construction and facility readiness phases of a large-scale healthcare construction project.
• Monitor construction activities and identify, communicate, and help resolve safety concerns throughout all phases of work.
• Conduct contractor safety evaluations and provide ongoing oversight to ensure compliance with project safety requirements and industry standards.
• Manage and oversee project safety programs, ensuring alignment with operational goals, regulatory requirements, and best practices.
• Participate in field walks, project meetings, safety committees, and contractor coordination meetings.
• Serve as a resource and coach on contractor safety management processes and expectations.
• Partner with construction management and project stakeholders to maintain a strong safety culture and drive continuous improvement.
• Provide independent onsite safety oversight and support across multiple project activities and disciplines.

Requirements

• 5+ years of construction safety experience, preferably on large commercial, healthcare, industrial, or mission-critical projects.
• Strong contractor management and contractor safety program experience.
• Experience conducting audits, inspections, and safety assessments.
• Ability to lead safety discussions, influence stakeholders, and coach field personnel.
• Working knowledge of OSHA regulations and construction safety best practices.
• Experience participating in safety committees, project meetings, and incident investigations.
• Professional certifications such as CHST, ASP, CSP, OHST, or similar preferred.
• First-aid/CPR certification from the American Red Cross or the American Heart Association.
• Physical demands: moving about long distances, ascending/descending stairs and ladders, remaining in a stationary position for a prolonged period, working in extreme weather, being exposed to loud noises, wearing personal protective gear correctly.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending
• 401(k) with employer matching
• Paid holidays
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Additional supplemental products
• Premium Pay after 40 billable hours per week at a 1.35 multiplier
• Annual pay/merit review/increase
• Per Diem available for non‑local candidates only: $175/day

Pay

$93,000 - $124,000