Site Safety Specialist

About the role

Marous Brothers Construction (MBC) is seeking a self-motivated Project Safety Specialist for their $100M+ Student Housing project located in the heart of The Ohio State University. MBC is a leading construction firm in the Midwest known for providing comprehensive construction solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily jobsite safety by walking projects, identifying hazards, and ensuring compliance with OSHA 29 CFR 1926 and company safety expectations.
• Update and execute Site-Specific Safety Plans (SSSP), Job Hazard Analyses (JHA/JSA), and risk assessments.
• Coach teams through high-risk work such as fall protection, trenching, crane activity, confined spaces, and hot work.
• Energize the team through orientations and toolbox talks, building a strong safety mindset.
• Drive root-cause analysis for incidents and near misses, and track corrective actions to prevent repeat events.
• Partner with superintendents, project managers, and subcontractors to ensure consistent safety practices.
• Log inspections, monitor trends, and deliver clear, actionable safety reports using safety software and Microsoft 365.

Requirements

• 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).

Preferred Qualifications

• 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 new-hire safety orientations, toolbox talks, and site-specific training.
• Ability to investigate incidents, near misses, and property damage events and complete root cause analysis.
• Strong documentation skills including safety reports, corrective action tracking, and regulatory logs.
• Experience monitoring subcontractor safety compliance and enforcing company safety expectations.
• Confident communicator capable of coaching field personnel and exercising stop-work authority when needed.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage safety efforts across multiple active projects.
• Proficiency with safety management software, mobile inspection tools, and Microsoft Office.

Why Join MBC?

• Award-Winning Workplace: Top Workplace (2022-2025) & Top Workplace USA 2025.
• Competitive Pay & Bonuses.
• Family-Owned Stability since 1980.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Orthodontic, Mental Health, Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity.
• Company-Paid Coverage: Life Insurance, AD&D, STD, LTD.
• 401(k) with Employer Match.
• Paid Time Off, Holidays, Parental Leave, and Paid Maternity Leave via STDF.
• Flexible Scheduling & Travel Reimbursement.
• Extra Perks: $3,000 Referral Bonus.
• Growth & Development: Marous University (weekly free education), Tuition Reimbursement, Career Path Opportunities, Mentor Program.
• Culture & Community: Monthly Events, Community Engagement Opportunities, Company Wellness Program, Friendly/Helpful Employees.
• Additional Support: Employee Assistance Program (Legal & Financial), Virtual Health Options.