Safety Coordinator

Marous Brothers Construction (MBC) is a leading Midwest firm offering integrated construction solutions. This role supports a $100M+ Student Housing project at The Ohio State University.

About the Role

As the on-site Safety Coordinator, you will champion a safe and productive jobsite at The Ohio State University's High Street location. Your hands-on fieldwork will ensure compliance with OSHA 29 CFR 1926 and company safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily jobsite walks to identify hazards and align crews with safety expectations.
• Update and execute Site-Specific Safety Plans (SSSPs), Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), and risk assessments.
• Monitor and coach teams on high-risk activities such as fall protection, trenching, crane operations, confined spaces, and hot work.
• Conduct new-hire orientations, toolbox talks, and site-specific training to foster a strong safety culture.
• Exercise stop-work authority when unsafe conditions arise.
• Investigate incidents, near misses, and property damage events, performing root-cause analysis and tracking corrective actions.
• Collaborate with superintendents, project managers, and subcontractors to maintain consistent safety practices.
• Use safety software and Microsoft 365 to log inspections, monitor trends, and generate actionable safety reports.
• Ensure subcontractor compliance with company safety expectations.

Requirements

• Strong working knowledge of OSHA construction standards (29 CFR 1926) and applicable state regulations.
• Ability to develop, implement, and enforce Site-Specific Safety Plans (SSSP).
• Experience conducting Job Hazard Analyses (JHA/JSA) and risk assessments for construction activities.
• Proven ability to perform routine and unannounced site safety inspections and audits.
• Knowledge of high-risk construction activities, including fall protection, trenching & excavation, crane operations, confined space, and hot work.
• Experience delivering safety orientations, toolbox talks, and site-specific training.
• Ability to investigate incidents, near misses, and property damage, completing root-cause analysis.
• Strong documentation skills for safety reports, corrective action tracking, and regulatory logs.
• Ability to monitor subcontractor safety compliance and enforce company safety expectations.
• Confident communication skills to coach field personnel and exercise stop-work authority.
• Strong organizational skills to manage safety efforts across multiple active projects.
• Proficiency with safety management software, mobile inspection tools, and Microsoft Office.

Preferred Qualifications

• OSHA 30-Hour Construction certification.
• First Aid / CPR / AED certification.
• Prior experience supporting commercial, industrial, or heavy civil construction projects.
• Familiarity with environmental compliance requirements (SWPPP, spill prevention, hazardous materials).

Benefits

• Award-winning workplace: Top Workplace (2022–2026) and Top Workplace USA (2025 & 2026).
• Competitive pay and bonuses.
• Comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, vision, orthodontic, mental health, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity coverage.
• Company-paid life insurance, AD&D, short-term disability (STD), and long-term disability (LTD).
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Paid time off, holidays, parental leave, and paid maternity leave via STD.
• Flexible scheduling and travel reimbursement.
• $3,000 referral bonus.
• Growth and development: Marous University (weekly free education), tuition reimbursement, career path opportunities, and mentor program.
• Culture and community: monthly events, community engagement opportunities, company wellness program, and a friendly, helpful team.
• Additional support: Employee Assistance Program (legal and financial), virtual health options.