Construction Safety Advisor

McCarl's Inc.•Wintersville, OH

11d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Construction Safety Advisor is responsible for promoting and maintaining a safe working environment on all construction projects. This role provides expert guidance to site management and workers on safety practices, ensures compliance with local, state, and federal regulations, and fosters a proactive safety culture. The Safety Advisor acts as a resource for identifying hazards, mitigating risks, and ensuring that all safety programs and policies are effectively implemented.

Requirements

OSHA 30-hour Construction certification (required).
Knowledge of federal, state, and local construction safety regulations.
Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively on active construction sites.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health, or related field (preferred) or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

Monitor construction activities to ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, and other applicable regulations, as well as company safety policies.
Conduct regular site inspections and audits to identify unsafe conditions, practices, or equipment.
Assist in the development and implementation of site-specific safety plans and procedures.
Ensure all subcontractors and vendors comply with project safety requirements.
Deliver safety orientations and toolbox talks for employees, subcontractors, and visitors.
Provide ongoing training to promote hazard recognition and safe work practices.
Coach and mentor workers and supervisors to enhance safety performance and accountability.
Investigate incidents, accidents, and near-misses to determine root causes.
Prepare detailed incident reports and recommend corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
Support return-to-work and corrective action processes following incidents.
Maintain accurate records of safety inspections, audits, training, and incident reports.
Generate and submit required safety performance reports to management and clients.
Track leading and lagging indicators to measure safety performance.
Work closely with project managers, foremen, and crews to integrate safety into daily operations.
Participate in pre-task planning and job hazard analysis (JHA) reviews.
Act as a liaison between field staff and corporate safety leadership.
Provide guidance on personal protective equipment (PPE) selection, use, and care.
Identify opportunities to improve safety systems, processes, and culture.
Stay current on industry safety trends, best practices, and regulatory updates.
Support company-wide safety initiatives and contribute to long-term safety goals.