Project Safety Specialist- Columbus, OH

Marous Brothers Construction•Columbus, OH

16h•Onsite

About The Position

Marous Brothers Construction (MBC) is seeking a self-motivated Project Safety Specialist for our $100M+ Student Housing project in the heart of The Ohio State University. MBC is recognized as one of the leading construction firms in the Midwest, offering integrated services for complete construction solutions. Join Marous Brothers Construction as a Project Safety Specialist and be the on‑site champion for a safe, productive jobsite. Your days will be hands‑on in the field right on The Ohio State University's famous High Street! You lead the jobsite each day by walking projects, spotting hazards quickly, and keeping crews aligned with OSHA 29 CFR 1926 and company safety expectations. You update and execute SSSPs, JHAs, and risk assessments while staying close to field operations, coaching teams through high‑risk work like fall protection, trenching, crane activity, confined spaces, and hot work. You energize the team through orientations and toolbox talks, build a strong safety mindset, and step in with authority when unsafe conditions appear. When incidents or near misses happen, you drive root‑cause analysis and track corrective actions to prevent repeat events. You partner with superintendents, project managers, and subcontractors to keep everyone moving in the same direction. Using safety software and Microsoft 365, you log inspections, monitor trends, and deliver clear, actionable reports that elevate jobsite safety.

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 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
Ability to monitor subcontractor safety compliance and enforce 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
Must be able to pass background check.

Nice To Haves

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)

Responsibilities

Lead the jobsite each day by walking projects, spotting hazards quickly, and keeping crews aligned with OSHA 29 CFR 1926 and company safety expectations.
Update and execute SSSPs, JHAs, and risk assessments while staying close to field operations, coaching teams through high‑risk work like fall protection, trenching, crane activity, confined spaces, and hot work.
Energize the team through orientations and toolbox talks, build a strong safety mindset, and step in with authority when unsafe conditions appear.
Drive root‑cause analysis and track corrective actions to prevent repeat events when incidents or near misses happen.
Partner with superintendents, project managers, and subcontractors to keep everyone moving in the same direction.
Log inspections, monitor trends, and deliver clear, actionable reports that elevate jobsite safety using safety software and Microsoft 365.
Monitor subcontractor safety compliance and enforce company safety expectations.
Exercise stop-work authority when needed.